HP Elite x2 (G8) vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)

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HP Elite x2 (G8)
HP Elite x2 (G8)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (G8) and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE). 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.

HP Elite x2 (G8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite x2 (G8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive detachable design

vivid, bright display

solid build quality

responsive touchscreen

good security features

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

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 HP Elite x2 (G8) and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x2 (G8) vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (G8) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 30.2 cm x 20.4 cm x 1.2 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 0.88 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 1.42 cm / 1.17 kg - tablet with keyboard
28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 0.88 cm / 820 g - tablet
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Weight 820 g 1.18 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (G8) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 13.4"
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 85% DCI-P3
Features BrightView, Corning Gorilla glass 5 Glossy, Adaptive-Sync technology, 30 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (G8) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 24 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP Elite x2 (G8) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE HP Elite x2 (G8) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (G8) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - Full HD (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) 8 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera -
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, 3-microphone array
Codec Realtek ALC3292 -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, 2 NXP TFA9894 discrete amplifiers Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (G8) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Elite x2 (G8) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (G8) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT HP Elite x2 (G8) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Type Detachable keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x2 (G8) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 HP Elite x2 (G8) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free dowload), HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP Smart Support -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite x2 (G8) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Included Accessories Keyboard, 65W USB-C power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, USB-C power adapter, ROG XG Mobile
Bundled with HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year) -
Integrated Options Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope, HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, built-in kickstand, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Admin, Secured-core PC capable, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4 System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years -
Model Number - LC218W
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