2023 ROG Flow Z13 vs. 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15: Which is better?

Here is a side by side comparison between 2023 ROG Flow Z13 and 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

2023 ROG Flow Z13 Pros

Reasons that 2023 ROG Flow Z13 is better than 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15.

Supports faster memory

The 2023 ROG Flow Z13 supports a faster memory speed than the 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15. It supports up to 5200MHz versus 4800MHz of system memory on the 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15.

Memory type and speed
2023 ROG Flow Z13 - LPDDR5
5,200 MHz
2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
About 47% lighter

The 2023 ROG Flow Z13 weighed 2.60 pounds, 47% lighter than the 4.85 pounds 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15.

Weight2023 ROG Flow Z132023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Pound
2.60 lbs.
4.85 lbs.
Kilogram
1.18 kg
2.20 kg

2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 Pros

Reasons that 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is better than 2023 ROG Flow Z13.

Supports larger memory

The 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2023 ROG Flow Z13. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the 2023 ROG Flow Z13.

Max system memory size
2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
32 GB
2023 ROG Flow Z13
16 GB
Upgradable memory

The 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the 2023 ROG Flow Z13 since it has onboard memory.

Memory2023 ROG Flow Z132023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Slots
Onboard
x2
TypeLPDDR5DDR5
16% larger display

The 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a 15.6-inch screen size 16% larger than the 13.4-inch 2023 ROG Flow Z13.

Display size
2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
15.6-inch
2023 ROG Flow Z13
13.4-inch
Has one more port and slot

The 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has more ports and slots count than the 2023 ROG Flow Z13. It has nine versus eight amount of ports and slots on the 2023 ROG Flow Z13.

Ports2023 ROG Flow Z132023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
HDMINoYes
headphone jackYesYes
Keyboard ConnectorYesNo
lock slotNoYes
microSD card slotYesNo
power portNoYes
Removable SSD SlotYesNo
RJ-45NoYes
ROG XG Mobile InterfaceYesNo
Thunderbolt 4YesYes
USB-AYesYes x2
USB-CYesYes
Total89
More versatile connectivity

The 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2023 ROG Flow Z13. It has seven versus five commonly used ports and slots on the 2023 ROG Flow Z13.

Ports2023 ROG Flow Z132023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
headphone jackYesYes
Thunderbolt 4YesYes
USB-AYesYes
USB-CYesYes
HDMINoYes
microSD card slotYesNo
power portNoYes
RJ-45NoYes

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

2023 ROG Flow Z13 Price
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2023) Gaming Laptop Tablet, 13.4” Nebula Display 16:10 QHD 165Hz, GeForce RTX 4050, Intel Core i9-13900H, 16GB LPDDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, GZ301VU-DS94,Black
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2023) Gaming Laptop Tablet, 13.4” Nebula Display 16:10 QHD 165Hz, GeForce RTX 4050, Intel Core i9-13900H, 16GB LPDDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, GZ301VU-DS94,Black
By ASUS
$1,749.99
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2022) Gaming Laptop Tablet, 13.4” 120Hz FHD+ Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050,Core i7-12700H, 16GB LPDDR5, 512GB PCIe SSD, Free Bundle Detachable RGB Keyboard, GZ301ZC-PS73, Black
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2022) Gaming Laptop Tablet, 13.4” 120Hz FHD+ Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050,Core i7-12700H, 16GB LPDDR5, 512GB PCIe SSD, Free Bundle Detachable RGB Keyboard, GZ301ZC-PS73, Black
By ASUS
$1,699.99
$1,799.99 6% OFF
EXCaliberPC 2023 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ301VU-DS94 (i9-13900H, 16GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, RTX 4050 6GB, 13.4" QHD+ 165Hz, Windows 11) Gaming Notebook
EXCaliberPC 2023 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ301VU-DS94 (i9-13900H, 16GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, RTX 4050 6GB, 13.4" QHD+ 165Hz, Windows 11) Gaming Notebook
By EXCaliberPC
$1,749.99
2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 Price
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” FHD 144Hz, 100% sRGB Display, GeForce RTX 4050, Intel Core i5-13500H, 16GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe SSD Gen 4, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11, FX507VU-ES53
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” FHD 144Hz, 100% sRGB Display, GeForce RTX 4050, Intel Core i5-13500H, 16GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe SSD Gen 4, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11, FX507VU-ES53
By ASUS
$999.00
$1,099.99 9% OFF
Asus TUF F15 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 15.6/in FHD 144Hz FHD IPS-Type Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, Intel Core i7-12700H, 32GB DDR4, 2TB PCIe SSD,Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home, Backlit Keyboard, Gray/OLY
Asus TUF F15 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 15.6/in FHD 144Hz FHD IPS-Type Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, Intel Core i7-12700H, 32GB DDR4, 2TB PCIe SSD,Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home, Backlit Keyboard, Gray/OLY
By ASUS
$1,499.99
asus TUF F15 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 15.6'' FHD 144Hz FHD IPS-Type Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, Intel Core i7-12700H, 16GB DDR4, 1TB PCIe SSD,Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home, Backlit Keyboard, Gray/OLY
asus TUF F15 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 15.6'' FHD 144Hz FHD IPS-Type Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, Intel Core i7-12700H, 16GB DDR4, 1TB PCIe SSD,Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home, Backlit Keyboard, Gray/OLY
By ASUS
$1,196.00

Availability

2023 ROG Flow Z132023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Released20232023
Release DateAnnounced on January 04, 2022 (CES 2023)Announced on January 04, 2022 (CES 2023).
Applicable Models
  • ROG Flow Z13
  • ROG Flow Z13 2-in-1
  • 2023 ROG Flow Z13
  • ROG Flow Z13 (2023) GZ302
  • ASUS ROG Flow Z13 2023
  • 2023 ROG Flow Z13 GZ302
  • ROG Flow Z13 (2023) GZ301VV
  • ROG Flow Z13 (2023) GZ301VU
  • ROG Flow Z13 (2023) GZ301VF
  • 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
  • ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (2023)
  • ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with 13th-Gen Intel processors.
  • ASUS TUF Gaming F15 FX507
  • ASUS TUF Gaming F15 FX507VU (RTX 4050)
  • ASUS TUF Gaming F15 FX507VV (RTX 4060)
  • ASUS TUF Gaming F15 FX507ZV (RTX 4060)
  • ASUS TUF Gaming F15 FX507VI (RTX 4070)
Generations

Exterior

2023 ROG Flow Z132023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Dimensions11.89 x 8.11 x 0.51 ~ 0.56” (302 x 206 x 12.9 ~ 14.2 mm)13.94 x 9.88 x 0.88 ~ 0.98 inches (354 x 251 x 22.4 ~ 24.9 mm)
Weight2.60 lbs (1.18 kg)4.85 lbs. (2.20 kg)
Colors
Black
Mecha Gray Jaeger Gray
Keyboard and TrackpadDetachable Keyboard
  • Full-size RGB backlit chicklet keyboard.
  • 1.7mm key travel.
  • Supports Aura Sync.
  • N-KEY rollover.
  • Dimensions: 302 x 220 x 5.6 mm
  • Weight: 0.34 kg
Touchpad
  • Compatible with Wireless Gamepad.
  • Microsoft Precision Touchpad.
  • Chiclet keyboard with isolated Numpad key.
  • 1.7mm key travel.
  • Mini-LED One-zone RGB backlight with ASUS AURA RGB with four modes:
    • Static
    • Breathing
    • Color Cycle
    • Strobing
  • 4 hotkeys
    Volume down Volume up Mute Armory crate
  • Highlighted WASD accent keys.
  • Overstrike technology can withstand over 20 million presses.
  • Large precision touchpad.
Chasis Information
  • Full CNC-milled chassis design
  • Premium anti-fingerprint coating
  • Integrated 170-degree kickstand
  • See-through rear window design
Military Grade Toughness
  • Passed MIL-STD 810H.
  • Test devices are exposed to drops, vibration, humidity, and extreme temperatures to ensure reliability.
  • The F15 is more than capable of withstanding the accidental bumps and knocks of everyday life.
Cooling
  • 84-blade Arc Flow Fans™
    Use varying thicknesses to reduce air collision and an anti-resonance design designed for high airflow.
  • 4 x Exhaust vents with 5 x heat pipes.
  • Under 40  dB in Performance mode.
  • 0 dB Ambient Cooling.

Display

2023 ROG Flow Z132023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Size13.4 Inches15.6 Inches
InfoROG Nebula Display
  • 13.4” QHD+ 165Hz 3ms
    16:10 2560 x 1600 165Hz 100% DCI-P3 up to 500-nits brightness Pantone Validated Touch Screen Stylus support IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync Pantone Validated MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus Supports Dolby Vision HDR
  • 15.6” FHD 144Hz
    1920 x 1080, 16:9, anti-glare, 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB, 144Hz, 3ms response time, IPS-level, G-Sync, MUX Switch + Nvidia Advanced Optimus.
  • 15.6” WQHD 165Hz
    2560 x 1440, 16:9, anti-glare, 100% DCI-P3,  165Hz, 3ms response time, IPS-level, Adaptive-Sync, G-Sync, MUX Switch + Nvidia Advanced Optimus.

Ports

2023 ROG Flow Z132023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
2023 ROG Flow Z13 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (3)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery
  • 1 x ROG XG Mobile Interface
    Exclusive interface with PCIe 3.0 x8 (Up to 63Gbps).
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, G-Sync, PD Charging
Right (2)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Bottom (1)
  • 1 x Keyboard Connector
Under Kickstand (2)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    UHS-II
  • 1 x Removable SSD Slot
2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (2)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x lock slot
    Kensington Lock
Right (7)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0, G-Sync
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4,
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x power port

Internal Specs

2023 ROG Flow Z132023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Processor
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.60 → 5.40 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.30 → 4.70 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.40 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  3. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.60 → 5.40 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1500 MHz
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
  2. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1500 MHz
  3. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1500 MHz
Memory
16GB
Dual-Channel LPDDR5 5200 MHz
Onboard memory.
8GB 16GB 32GB
4800 MHz Dual-channel DDR5 SDRAM.
  • Memory Slots: 2 x SO-DIMM slots
  • Memory Type: Single or Dual Channel DDR4 or DDR5 Memory
  • Memory Speed: DDR4-3200 or DDR5-4800
Discrete GraphicsOptional Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2050 - 4GB GDDR6
    1545 MHz at 50W with ROG Boost up to 1595 MHz at 65W (15W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4050 - 6GB GDDR6
    2055 MHz at 50W with ROG Boost up to 2105 MHz at 65W (15W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4060 - 8GB GDDR6
    1890 MHz at 50W with ROG Boost up to 1940 MHz at 65W (15W Dynamic Boost).
ROG XG Mobile
  • GPU
    • Thrid Gen - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 - 16GB GDDR6
    • Second Gen - AMD Radeon™ RX 6850M XT - 12GB GDDR6
    • First Gen - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 - 8GB GDDR6
  • Ports
    • 3 x USB-A
      USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps).
    • 1 x USB-C 
      USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps).
    • 1 x RJ-45
      2.5 Gbps Ethernet port.
    • 1 x HDMI 2.1
    • 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 
      Supports G-Sync
    • 1 x SD card reader 
      Supports UHS-II (up to 312 MB/s)
    • 1 x DC-in
  • Dimensions: 217 x 165 x 32.6 mm
  • Weight: 1.3 kg
  • 330W power supply
 
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4050 - 6GB GDDR6
    2370 MHz at 115W with ROG Boost up to 2420 MHz at 140W (25W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4060 - 8GB GDDR6
    2370 MHz at 115W with ROG Boost up to 2400 MHz at 140W (25W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4070 - 8GB GDDR6
    2175 MHz at 115W with ROG Boost up to 2225 MHz at 140W (25W Dynamic Boost).
Storage
512GB 1TB
PCIe 4 SSD
1 x M.2 2230 slot.
512GB 1TB 2TB
PCIe Gen 4 SSD.
  • Storage Slots: 2 x M.2 2280 slots
    Support PCIe 4.0 x 4

Connectivity

2023 ROG Flow Z132023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet-Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Battery

2023 ROG Flow Z132023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Size56 Wh
4-cell lithium-ion
56Wh 90Wh
4-cell Li-ion battery
Power Supply130W USB-C power adaptor
Compact adapter with fast charging technology (50% in 30 minutes).
200W 240W
 power adaptor
Plug type :ø6.0 (mm) 20V/10A.

Software

2023 ROG Flow Z132023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
OSWindows 11 Home
  • Windows 11
    Home Pro
  • No OS
Built-in Apps
Armoury Crate GameVisual 1M Xbox Game Pass
Armoury Crate

Camera & Audio

2023 ROG Flow Z132023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Camera
  • Front-facing 5MP camera
    Top-mount front camera, 5 Megapixels.
  • Built-in IR Camera
  • Rear 8MP camera
Front-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD).
AudioSpeaker
  • 2 x speakers with Smart Amp Technology
  • Supports DAC and Virtual 5.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos.
  • Hi-Res certification.
Microphone
  • Built-in 3-microphone array
  • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
  • 2 x Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos.
  • Hi-Res certification
  • Built-in array microphone
  • Two-way AI Noise cancelation technology

Misc

2023 ROG Flow Z132023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
InkingSupports ASUS Pen.-
Security
  • Windows Hello Facial Authentication
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • Built-in fingerprint on the power button.
  • Kensington lock
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • FTPM (Firmware-based Trusted Platform Module)
In the box
  • ROG Flow Z13
  • 130W PD adaptor
  • Optional Gladius III
  • Optional P303 IMPACT
  • Optional ROG Fusion II 300
  • Optional Stylus SA203H
  • 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
  • TUF Gaming backpack
    Optional.
  • P309 TUF GAMING M3.
    Optional.
WarrantyStandard 1-year limited warranty-

Key Features

2023 ROG Flow Z132023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
At Glance
Released in Early
2023
16:10 QHD+
13.4”
1600p 165Hz
Weight
2.60 lb
1.18 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i9-13900H
14C/20T, 2.60 → 5.40 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,889
Single Core
Geekbench 5
14,490
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1500 MHz
16GB
5200 MHz LPDDR5
2023 ROG Flow Z13 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 4060
8GB GDDR6 65W Max
Supports
ROG XG Mobile
With RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6
Released in Early
2023
16:9
15.6”
1440p 165Hz
Weight
4.85 lb
2.20 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-13900H
14C/20T, 2.60 → 5.40 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,889
Single Core
Geekbench 5
14,490
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1500 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 4070
8GB GDDR6 140W Max TGP

Comparison Summary

2023 ROG Flow Z13 vs. 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15

ASUS has released the ROG Flow Z13, a 13.4-inch machine, in early-2023. It is powered by 14-core Intel Core i9-13900H with a boost clock speed up to 5.40 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 with 8GB GDDR6 65W Max.

On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch TUF Gaming F15 was introduced by ASUS around the same time in early-2023. It comes with up to 14-core Intel Core i9-13900H with a boost clock speed up to 5.40 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 with 8GB GDDR6 140W Max TGP.

Geekbench 5 Single Core

2023 ROG Flow Z131
13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H1,889100.00%
2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F151
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H1,65887.77%
2
13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700H1,75092.64%
3
13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H1,889100.00%
01,889

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

2023 ROG Flow Z131
13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H14,490100.00%
2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F151
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H11,77481.26%
2
13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700H14,32198.83%
3
13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H14,490100.00%
014,490

The 2023 ROG Flow Z13 has a 13.4-inch display which is considerably smaller than the 15.6-inch 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15. In addition, The 2023 ROG Flow Z13 weighs 2.60 lbs. about 86% lighter than the 4.85 lbs. 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15. Moreover, measured at 11.89” x 8.11” x 0.51”, the 2023 ROG Flow Z13 is much more portable than the 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 at 13.94” x 9.88” x 0.98”.

2023 ROG Flow Z132023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15

There are a toal number of 8 ports and slots available on 2023 ROG Flow Z13. That includes a Thunderbolt 4 port, a ROG XG Mobile Interface, a USB-C port, a USB-A port, a headphone jack, a Keyboard Connector, a microSD card slot, and a Removable SSD Slot. With that said, it has a port or slot fewer than the 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 that has two USB-A ports, a lock slot, a headphone jack, a USB-C port, a Thunderbolt 4 port, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, and a power port.

Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2023 ROG Flow Z13 supports 16GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.

For 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15, it supports up to 32GB 4800 MHz DDR5 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.

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