Microsoft Surface Book 3 vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)

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In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Book 3 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC). 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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Microsoft Surface Book 3 vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Book 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Product Type Tablet - with keyboard dock Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 23.2 cm x 2.3 cm 30.2 cm x 21.4 cm x 2 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 30.2 cm x 22.8 cm x 5.75 nm / 390 g - wireless keyboard
Weight 1.534 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy -
Colour Platinum Black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Book 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 13.4"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
Screen Resolution 3000 x 2000 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features PixelSense Glossy, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Book 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 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 6 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Book 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB (soldered))
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3733 MHz -
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Book 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Book 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 13 Megapixel (front), 5 Megapixel (front, IR)
Camera Features Autofocus, Windows Hello IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Book 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Book 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Book 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Book 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Book 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Slots - 1 x ROG XG Mobile interface / USB-C
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (on keyboard dock)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (on keyboard dock) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
SurfaceConnect (on keyboard dock)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Book 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) Microsoft 365 (Trial), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Book 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Stylus, keyboard, USB-C power adapter, accessory bag, main strap, keyboard strap
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Volume control, Studio Mode, Tablet Mode, Laptop Mode Administrator password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, vapor chamber cooling system, BIOS protection
SAR Value 1.45 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - MU003W
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