Microsoft Surface Pro 8 vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)

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Microsoft Surface Pro 8
Microsoft Surface Pro 8

Our Rating: 86 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant pixelSense display

versatile form factor

improved processor performance

better integrated graphics

lightweight and portable

higher price point

limited port selection

average battery life

no included accessories

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

innovative detachable design

vibrant touchscreen display

compact and portable

versatile connectivity options

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro 8 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.93 cm 30.2 cm x 20.4 cm x 1.2 cm
Weight 891 g 1.18 kg
Case Material Signature anodised aluminium -
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Screen Size (Type) 13" 13.4"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1920 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Colour Gamut - 85% DCI-P3
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow, GPU ink acceleration, 60 Hz refresh rate (default) Glossy, Adaptive-Sync technology, 30 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 6 MB 24 MB
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 8 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
External PCI Express
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, USB-C power adapter, ROG XG Mobile
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, ambient colour sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features Volume control, built-in kickstand System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - LC218W
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