2023 ROG Flow Z13 vs. Surface Book 2 13.5”: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2023 ROG Flow Z13 and Surface Book 2 13.5” specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2023 ROG Flow Z13 Pros
Reasons that 2023 ROG Flow Z13 is better than Surface Book 2 13.5”.
2023 vs. 2017
Intel Core i9-13900H inside 2023 ROG Flow Z13 has a 273% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8650U inside Surface Book 2 13.5”.
The 2023 ROG Flow Z13 supports a faster memory speed than the Surface Book 2 13.5”. It supports up to 5200MHz versus 1866MHz of system memory on the Surface Book 2 13.5”.
The 2023 ROG Flow Z13 weighed 2.60 pounds, 24% lighter than the 3.38 pounds Surface Book 2 13.5”.
Weight | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | Surface Book 2 13.5” |
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Pound | 2.60 lbs. | 3.38 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.18 kg | 1.53 kg |
Surface Book 2 13.5” Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Surface Book 2 13.5” over 2023 ROG Flow Z13.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2023 ROG Flow Z13 and Surface Book 2 13.5”.
Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
2023 ROG Flow Z13 Price | ||
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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 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 By EXCaliberPC $1,749.99 | ||
Surface Book 2 13.5” Price | ||
Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5"(Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256 GB), silver By Microsoft $339.00 $612.99 45% OFF | ||
Microsoft Surface Book 2 15" (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512 GB) (Renewed) By Microsoft $564.69 $719.99 22% OFF | ||
Microsoft Surface Book 2 (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB) - 13.5in (Renewed) By Microsoft $339.94 $378.00 10% OFF |
Availability | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | Surface Book 2 13.5” |
Released | 2023 | 2017 |
Release Date | Announced on January 04, 2022 (CES 2023) |
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Pricing | - | Starting at 1,149$ |
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Exterior | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | Surface Book 2 13.5” |
Dimensions | 11.89 x 8.11 x 0.51 ~ 0.56” (302 x 206 x 12.9 ~ 14.2 mm) |
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Weight | 2.60 lbs (1.18 kg) |
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Colors | Black | Platinum |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Detachable Keyboard
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Chasis Information |
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Display | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | Surface Book 2 13.5” |
Size | 13.4 Inches | 13.5 Inches |
Info | ROG Nebula Display
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Ports | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | Surface Book 2 13.5” |
Left (3)
Right (2)
Bottom (1)
Under Kickstand (2)
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Internal Specs | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | Surface Book 2 13.5” |
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Memory | 16GB Dual-Channel LPDDR5 5200 MHzOnboard memory. | 8GB 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM |
Discrete Graphics | Optional Discrete Graphics
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Storage | 512GB 1TB PCIe 4 SSD1 x M.2 2230 slot. | 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe SSD |
Connectivity | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | Surface Book 2 13.5” |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
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Battery | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | Surface Book 2 13.5” |
Size | 56 Wh 4-cell lithium-ion |
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Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply | 130W USB-C power adaptor Compact adapter with fast charging technology (50% in 30 minutes). |
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Software | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | Surface Book 2 13.5” |
OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Pro (Creators Update) Free upgrade to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameVisual 1M Xbox Game Pass | Microsoft Office 365 30-days trial |
Camera & Audio | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | Surface Book 2 13.5” |
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Audio | Speaker
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Misc | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | Surface Book 2 13.5” |
Inking | Supports ASUS Pen. | Supports Surface Pen 4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel 0.1mm precision |
Sensors | - |
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Warranty | Standard 1-year limited warranty | One-year limited hardware warranty |
More | - | Supports Surface Dial Supports both on-screen and off-screen interaction. |
Key Features | 2023 ROG Flow Z13 | Surface Book 2 13.5” |
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Comparison Summary
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 13.5-inch Surface Book 2 13.5” was introduced by Microsoft about six years earlier in late-2017. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-8650U with a boost clock speed up to 4.20 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 with 4GB GDDR5.Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The 2023 ROG Flow Z13 has a 13.4-inch display which is quite similar size to the 13.5-inch Surface Book 2 13.5”. In addition, The 2023 ROG Flow Z13 weighs 2.60 lbs. about 29% lighter than the 3.38 lbs. Surface Book 2 13.5”. Moreover, measured at 11.89” x 8.11” x 0.51”, the 2023 ROG Flow Z13 is much more portable than the Surface Book 2 13.5” at 12.3” x 9.14” x 0.9”.
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 Surface Book 2 13.5”, it supports up to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 memory. Like 2023 ROG Flow Z13, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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