ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)

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In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU). 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.

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ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.72 cm x 23.04 cm x 1.99 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 1.7 kg 1.18 kg
Colour Slate grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.4"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Glossy, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, Durable AR Coating (DXC), stylus touch mode
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache - L3 - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB (soldered))
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 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 - HD Yes
Resolution - 13 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front, IR)
Camera Features - IR camera
Sound - Dual speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Technology 2-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 56 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Slots - 1 x ROG XG Mobile interface / USB-C (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
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 (microSD) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (Trial), Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months), GameVisual, Scenario Profiles
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Included Accessories Power adapter Keyboard, USB-C power adapter
Security - 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
SAR Value 0.464 W/kg (body), 0.464 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number EJ254T MU001W
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