Microsoft Surface Pro X Review

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

lightweight and portable

sharp, vibrant display

excellent battery life

innovative form factor

LTE connectivity option

limited app compatibility

no headphone jack

higher price point

underwhelming base model performance

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative detachable design

powerful gaming performance

vivid touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

versatile connectivity options

premium price tag

limited battery life

moderate storage capacity

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro X and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro X vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.73 cm 30.2 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.42 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 30.2 cm x 22.8 cm x 0.56 cm / 340 g - detachable keyboard
Weight 774 g 1.18 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Platinum | Matte black Black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Screen Size (Type) 13" 13.4"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1920 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 450 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features PixelSense Glossy, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, Durable AR Coating (DXC), stylus touch mode
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
CPU Microsoft SQ1 3 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores - 14-core
Cache - L3 - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB (soldered))
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
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 X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Qualcomm Adreno 685 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) Yes
Resolution 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 13 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front, IR)
Camera Features Autofocus, Windows Hello IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced Pro -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 1 x ROG XG Mobile interface / USB-C (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C
Keyboard
SurfaceConnect
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 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) Microsoft 365 (Trial), Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months), GameVisual, Scenario Profiles
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Keyboard, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, vapor chamber cooling system, Aura Sync light bar, BIOS protection, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Navigation Receiver GPS/GLONASS -
SAR Value 1.498 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - MU001W
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