Tuesday, January 7th 2025
ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces 2025 ROG Flow Z13 Gaming Tablet
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the arrival of the 2025 ROG Flow Z13, a powerful gaming tablet. This versatile 2-in-1 gaming machine now features the brand new ultra-powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with Radeon 8060S Graphics and a unified memory structure, allowing for incredible performance and power efficiency. A new stainless steel and copper vapor chamber, larger intake vents and 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans offer 70% more airflow for quiet and efficient cooling.
This 13-inch tablet boasts a stunning ROG Nebula Display, a 2.5K resolution 180 Hz touchscreen with 500 nits of peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The Flow Z13 now also features a larger 70Wh battery, a larger touchpad and keycaps, and a convenient Command Center button for quick access to vital system functions. With dual USB-C ports, both of which support USB4 and power delivery, as well as a dedicated HDMI 2.1 port, the Flow Z13 lets gamers leave their dongles at home.
Power efficiency reimagined
The beating heart of the 2025 ROG Flow Z13 is the brand new AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with Radeon 8060S Graphics from AMD. With 16 high-performance Zen 5 CPU cores and 40 compute units worth of RDNA 3.5 graphics on the same processor, the Z13 has the muscle for both intense multitasking and heavyweight gaming. The RDNA 3.5 GPU cores power gaming performance that rivals dedicated graphics, with the added benefit of drawing significantly less power, making it the perfect choice for a gaming tablet. The Z13's processor also boasts 50 TOPS of NPU performance, making it a certified Copilot+ PC that offers incredible versatility with built-in AI features and tools.
Unified quad channel memory
With both the CPU and GPU cores sharing a single processor die, the ROG Flow Z13 is able to utilize a unified memory structure, allowing for incredible flexibility and versatility. Traditional gaming laptops and tablets have a dedicated CPU and GPU, both with distinct pools of RAM that can't be shared. The Flow Z13 has one large pool of memory that can be allocated to the Zen 5 and RDNA 3.5 compute cores dynamically, giving gamers access to plentiful VRAM in modern games and excellent performance in other memory intensive tasks when not gaming.
Up to 128 GB of ultra-high speed LPDDR5X 8000 MHz RAM gives gamers plenty of memory for even the most demanding games and applications, all shared dynamically as needed for a seamless experience. This quad-channel memory configuration offers maximum bandwidth and minimal latency, offering both the CPU and GPU cores the most performance possible.
With a dedicated NPU, a high-performance GPU, and the ability to allocate up to 96 GB of VRAM, the Flow Z13 is the ultimate portable workstation. Capable of running a 70B large language model locally on the machine, the Z13 is ready for any advanced AI task.
Revamped cooling
The 2025 ROG Flow Z13 features a brand-new vapor chamber, now built with lightweight stainless steel and copper and offering 54% more coverage of the mainboard compared to the previous generation design. Larger intake vents and dual 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans help push exhaust air through ultrathin 0.1 mm heatsink fins that are extra-efficient without adding bulk to the machine. As a tablet, the Flow Z13 houses all of its heat-producing components behind the display and rarely sits flat on a table, with a standing design granting ample access to fresh air and a natural cooling advantage compared to gaming laptops.
The Flow Z13 features a redesigned routing for air from the pair of 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans, diverting a small amount to a specially designed channel behind the touchscreen to keep the user's skin temperatures lower during use. In addition, integrated dust filters help keep hair and debris out of the machine, keeping the Z13's cooling system reliable for years to come.
Brilliant visuals
This compact 13-inch laptop boasts a gorgeous high-resolution 2.5K and 180 Hz refresh rate Nebula Display, for incredibly immersive games and video content. Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protects the touchscreen from accidental knicks and scratches. With 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and 500 nits of peak brightness, this ROG Nebula Display is ready to light up the gaming world.
More ports and features than ever
Despite its svelte size, the 2025 ROG Flow Z13 stands ready to become the centerpiece of any gaming battlestation. Featuring dual USB-C ports, both of which support USB4, DisplayPort 1.4 output, and power delivery, the Z13 offers incredible flexibility for any devices and peripherals. It also sports a dedicated HDMI 2.1 port, a USB Type-A port, a microSD card reader, and an audio combo jack. The Flow Z13 is the only tablet that truly allows gamers to leave their dongles behind.
The Flow Z13 now sports a much larger 70Wh battery, which when combined with the new power efficiency of the Strix Halo processor, gives gamers more battery life than ever before. A larger touchpad and individual keycaps offer a more comfortable typing experience. And as a final touch, a brand-new Command Center button allows for seamless access to vital system functions, essential for any tablet.
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This 13-inch tablet boasts a stunning ROG Nebula Display, a 2.5K resolution 180 Hz touchscreen with 500 nits of peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The Flow Z13 now also features a larger 70Wh battery, a larger touchpad and keycaps, and a convenient Command Center button for quick access to vital system functions. With dual USB-C ports, both of which support USB4 and power delivery, as well as a dedicated HDMI 2.1 port, the Flow Z13 lets gamers leave their dongles at home.
The beating heart of the 2025 ROG Flow Z13 is the brand new AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with Radeon 8060S Graphics from AMD. With 16 high-performance Zen 5 CPU cores and 40 compute units worth of RDNA 3.5 graphics on the same processor, the Z13 has the muscle for both intense multitasking and heavyweight gaming. The RDNA 3.5 GPU cores power gaming performance that rivals dedicated graphics, with the added benefit of drawing significantly less power, making it the perfect choice for a gaming tablet. The Z13's processor also boasts 50 TOPS of NPU performance, making it a certified Copilot+ PC that offers incredible versatility with built-in AI features and tools.
Unified quad channel memory
With both the CPU and GPU cores sharing a single processor die, the ROG Flow Z13 is able to utilize a unified memory structure, allowing for incredible flexibility and versatility. Traditional gaming laptops and tablets have a dedicated CPU and GPU, both with distinct pools of RAM that can't be shared. The Flow Z13 has one large pool of memory that can be allocated to the Zen 5 and RDNA 3.5 compute cores dynamically, giving gamers access to plentiful VRAM in modern games and excellent performance in other memory intensive tasks when not gaming.
Up to 128 GB of ultra-high speed LPDDR5X 8000 MHz RAM gives gamers plenty of memory for even the most demanding games and applications, all shared dynamically as needed for a seamless experience. This quad-channel memory configuration offers maximum bandwidth and minimal latency, offering both the CPU and GPU cores the most performance possible.
With a dedicated NPU, a high-performance GPU, and the ability to allocate up to 96 GB of VRAM, the Flow Z13 is the ultimate portable workstation. Capable of running a 70B large language model locally on the machine, the Z13 is ready for any advanced AI task.
Revamped cooling
The 2025 ROG Flow Z13 features a brand-new vapor chamber, now built with lightweight stainless steel and copper and offering 54% more coverage of the mainboard compared to the previous generation design. Larger intake vents and dual 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans help push exhaust air through ultrathin 0.1 mm heatsink fins that are extra-efficient without adding bulk to the machine. As a tablet, the Flow Z13 houses all of its heat-producing components behind the display and rarely sits flat on a table, with a standing design granting ample access to fresh air and a natural cooling advantage compared to gaming laptops.
The Flow Z13 features a redesigned routing for air from the pair of 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans, diverting a small amount to a specially designed channel behind the touchscreen to keep the user's skin temperatures lower during use. In addition, integrated dust filters help keep hair and debris out of the machine, keeping the Z13's cooling system reliable for years to come.
Brilliant visuals
This compact 13-inch laptop boasts a gorgeous high-resolution 2.5K and 180 Hz refresh rate Nebula Display, for incredibly immersive games and video content. Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protects the touchscreen from accidental knicks and scratches. With 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and 500 nits of peak brightness, this ROG Nebula Display is ready to light up the gaming world.
More ports and features than ever
Despite its svelte size, the 2025 ROG Flow Z13 stands ready to become the centerpiece of any gaming battlestation. Featuring dual USB-C ports, both of which support USB4, DisplayPort 1.4 output, and power delivery, the Z13 offers incredible flexibility for any devices and peripherals. It also sports a dedicated HDMI 2.1 port, a USB Type-A port, a microSD card reader, and an audio combo jack. The Flow Z13 is the only tablet that truly allows gamers to leave their dongles behind.
The Flow Z13 now sports a much larger 70Wh battery, which when combined with the new power efficiency of the Strix Halo processor, gives gamers more battery life than ever before. A larger touchpad and individual keycaps offer a more comfortable typing experience. And as a final touch, a brand-new Command Center button allows for seamless access to vital system functions, essential for any tablet.
8 Comments on ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces 2025 ROG Flow Z13 Gaming Tablet
Max+ 395 and 8060S means this is the full 40 CUs iGPU, but it also means its also 16C/32T non-C cores which I'm worried about idle/low power consumption, but I'll wait for the reviews to see if the I/O die has been improved significantly.
EDIT: While the old XG Mobile port is gone, it looks like XG Mobile has gone Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C). This is actually great news because it means it may work with USB4v1 (and future USB4v2 devices) in the future, since it is an eGPU.
also gotta love that screwed up pic, with a DP "card reader", an ethernet "UHS II" port, and a "DC jack" that uses an AC cable.
The majority of the price is going to be because of the form factor, GPU (RTX 5090M, which is 384-bit GDDR7 with 24 GB apparently) and that its an extremely niche product.
While I also don't like the obvious price this will come out with, I also don't like the fact that its still limited to 150W TGP when it can easily do 175W or even 200W with a built-in 330W PSU.
It's total nonsense anyway. I'm not hammering all my USB ports at once, while hammering the GPU. They couldnt put a USB hub in their $2200 dock? Mouse and keyboard, great, hope you dont want to plug in a flash drive, or a game controller, or a printer, or literally anything else. If I can plug in a hub, plug everything into that hub, and run without issue, there is no reason theh hub couldnt be built into the dock itself to reduce the squid like mess.