HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative leather design

touchscreen versatility

long battery life

comfortable typing experience

lightweight and portable

limited port selection

average processing power

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

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 Spectre Folio Laptop 13 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Product Type Notebook - slider Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.01 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.54 cm 30.2 cm x 20.4 cm x 1.2 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.18 kg
Case Material Leather -
Colour Cognac brown (cover), anodised aluminium keyboard cover, dark ash silver (keyboard frame and base), pebbled leather (cover and base) -
DISPLAY HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 13.4"
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Colour Gamut - 85% DCI-P3
Features Corning Gorilla glass 4, Micro Edge Glossy, Adaptive-Sync technology, 30 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8500Y / 1.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
Rated Speed 1866 MHz -
STORAGE HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features IR camera, HP Wide Vision FHD -
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost 2.0 Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced Pro -
Controller Intel XMM 7560 -
BATTERY HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54.28 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19 hours -
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 21.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Gesture function, multi-touch ImagePad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Interfaces 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (supports DisplayPort 1.2) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
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 Spectre Folio Laptop 13 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, USB-C power adapter, ROG XG Mobile
Cables Included USB-C to USB 3.0 adapter -
Integrated Options Accelerometer, digital compass, gyro sensor -
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features HP Fast Charge, MU-MIMO technology System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number ak0001na LC218W
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