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

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro X and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 (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 X and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro X vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.73 cm 30.2 cm x 20.4 cm x 1.2 cm
Weight 774 g 1.18 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Platinum | Matte black -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro X 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. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 450 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 85% DCI-P3
Features PixelSense Glossy, Adaptive-Sync technology, 30 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
CPU Microsoft SQ1 3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5 GHz
Number of Cores - 14-core
Cache - 24 MB
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro X 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 X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Qualcomm Adreno 685 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 Autofocus, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
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 (GZ301ZE)
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 (GZ301ZE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB-C
Keyboard
SurfaceConnect
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 X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
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) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, USB-C power adapter, ROG XG Mobile
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features - System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar
Navigation Receiver GPS/GLONASS -
SAR Value 1.498 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - LC218W
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