Review Asus ROG Flow Z13 GZ302EA
Asus ROG Flow Z13 GZ302EA · Ryzen AI Max+ 395 · Radeon 8060S
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 · AMD Radeon 8060S · 32GB LPDDR5x-8000 (soldered) · 1TB SSD (Kioxia BG6) · 13.4″ 2560×1600 IPS 180Hz · 1.621 kg
High-quality aluminium chassis – very high CPU performance,
good GPU performance (rivals RTX 4070), USB 4 & Wi-Fi 7,
accurate color profiles, replaceable M.2-2230 SSD.
RAM not upgradeable, hardly any maintenance options,
weak speakers.
AMD Strix Halo is a game-changer – incredible performance in a 13-inch form factor.
Display – 13.4″ IPS · 2560×1600 · 180Hz · 99.6% sRGB · 95.1% P3
Panel: TL134ADXP03 – 13.4″ 2560×1600, IPS, glossy, 180Hz, touch.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~518 cd/m² |
| Contrast | 1727:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 99.6% |
| Display P3 coverage | 95.1% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 89.7% |
| Response time (B/W) | 4.2 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 5.4 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Glossy (reflective) |
- 180Hz refresh rate – great for gaming
- Excellent colour accuracy (ΔE 1.5)
- No PWM flickering
- High brightness (518 cd/m²)
- Glossy touchscreen – some reflections
Panel FRU: TL134ADXP03 (13.4″ 2560×1600 IPS, 180Hz, glossy, touch)
Processor – AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 · 16c/32t · Strix Halo (Zen 5)
- Model: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 – 16× Zen 5
- Boost: 5.1 GHz
- TDP: 86 W PL2 / 70 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~29,063 pts
- Incredible multi-core performance
CPU FRU: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (Strix Halo, Zen 5, soldered BGA)
Graphics – AMD Radeon 8060S · integrated · rivals RTX 4070 Laptop
- Model: AMD Radeon 8060S (integrated, LPDDR5x)
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~10,370 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (QHD Ultra): ~46.4 fps
- Fastest x86 iGPU – neck-and-neck with RTX 4070
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 10,370 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 23,537 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 33,493 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (QHD Ultra) | ~46.4 fps |
GPU FRU: AMD Radeon 8060S (integrated, LPDDR5x)
Memory – 32GB LPDDR5x-8000 · soldered · not upgradeable
- Capacity: 32 GB LPDDR5x-8000 (onboard, dual-channel)
- Soldered – not upgradeable
- Up to 24 GB can be allocated as VRAM
RAM is soldered – no upgrade options.
RAM FRU: LPDDR5x-8000 32GB (onboard) – not replaceable
Storage – 1TB Kioxia BG6 · PCIe 4.0 · M.2 2230
- Drive: Kioxia BG6 KBG60ZNS1T02 – 1 TB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~5,975 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~5,230 MB/s
- M.2 2230 slot – compact drive
SSD FRU: Kioxia BG6 KBG60ZNS1T02 (1 TB, M.2 2230, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~9.3 hours · 70 Wh
- Capacity: 70 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~9.3 hours
- Improved battery life
Battery FRU: 70 Wh (internal) – replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 200W (Asus proprietary)
Chassis & Connectivity – Aluminium · USB 4 · Wi-Fi 7 · HDMI 2.1
- Materials: Aluminium (anti-fingerprint coating)
- Weight: 1.621 kg (3.57 lbs) with keyboard
- Dimensions: 300 × 204 × 14.9 mm
- Left: 2× USB-C 4.0 (DP 2.1, PD), HDMI 2.1, power, microSD
- Right: 3.5mm audio, USB-A 3.2 Gen2, Command Center button, volume rocker, power button
- USB 4 support
- Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925)
- 5 MP + 13 MP webcams
WLAN FRU: MediaTek MT7925 (Wi-Fi 7) – replaceable
Serviceability – RAM soldered · SSD replaceable · limited access
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | M.2 2230 – accessible via maintenance hatch |
| RAM | ❌ No | Soldered LPDDR5x – not upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ❌ No | Not user-replaceable |
| Battery | ⚠️ Limited | 70 Wh – internal but replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
Very limited maintenance options – only SSD is replaceable.
SSD is replaceable – via maintenance hatch.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (Strix Halo, Zen 5, soldered) |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 8060S (integrated, LPDDR5x) |
| RAM | LPDDR5x-8000 32GB (onboard) – not upgradeable |
| SSD | Kioxia BG6 KBG60ZNS1T02 (1 TB, M.2 2230, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | TL134ADXP03 (13.4″ 2560×1600 IPS, 180Hz, glossy, touch) |
| WLAN | MediaTek MT7925 (Wi-Fi 7) – replaceable |
| Battery | 70 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 200W (Asus proprietary) |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPURyzen AI Max+ 395 – incredible performance
RAMSoldered – no upgrade
GPURadeon 8060S – rivals RTX 4070
DisplayIPS – 180Hz, accurate
Fans45.4 dB(A) – loud in Turbo
Value~€2,499 – premium convertible
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- High-quality aluminium chassis
- Very high CPU performance
- Good GPU performance (rivals RTX 4070)
- USB 4 & Wi-Fi 7
- Replaceable M.2-2230 SSD
Weaknesses
- RAM not upgradeable
- Hardly any maintenance options
- Weak speakers
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight the Strix Halo performance – CPU rivals desktop-class chips.
• RAM is soldered – set expectations clearly.
• SSD is replaceable via hatch – only user-serviceable part.
• Loud under load (45.4 dB(A)) – recommend headphones for gaming.
• 5 MP + 13 MP webcams – great for video calls.
• Highlight the Strix Halo performance – CPU rivals desktop-class chips.
• RAM is soldered – set expectations clearly.
• SSD is replaceable via hatch – only user-serviceable part.
• Loud under load (45.4 dB(A)) – recommend headphones for gaming.
• 5 MP + 13 MP webcams – great for video calls.