ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business

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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) and Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business. 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.

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

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

lightweight design

robust build quality

efficient performance

pricey base model

limited port selection

average battery life

no included accessories

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Difference between ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) and Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.2 cm x 20.4 cm x 1.2 cm 28.7 cm x 20.9 cm x 0.93 cm
Weight 1.18 kg 879 g
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 13.4" 13"
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) 2880 x 1920
Pixel Density (ppi) - 267
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 3:2
Image Brightness - 450 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 85% DCI-P3 -
Windows Ink Capability - Yes
Features Glossy, Adaptive-Sync technology, 30 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Corning Gorilla glass 5, PixelSense Flow, Adaptive Colour, Dolby Vision IQ, Auto Color Management
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core -
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
MEMORY ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front)
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear) 10 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features - Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, 3-microphone array Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 47.7 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A -
INPUT ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Type Keyboard, touchpad Digitizer
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Interfaces 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)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox app, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard, USB-C power adapter, ROG XG Mobile Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, ambient colour sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar Volume control, built-in kickstand
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number LC218W -
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