Microsoft Surface Pro 8 vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)

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Microsoft Surface Pro 8

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 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 Pro 8 vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.93 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 891 g 1.32 kg
Case Material Signature anodised aluminium -
Colour Platinum Black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Screen Size (Type) 13" 13.4"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1920 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow, GPU ink acceleration, 60 Hz refresh rate (default) Glossy, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB (soldered))
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD 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 - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) Yes
Resolution 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 13 Megapixel (front), 5 Megapixel (front, IR)
Camera Features Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones 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 Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Type - Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Slots - 1 x ROG XG Mobile interface / USB-C
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
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 (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) Microsoft 365 (Trial), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 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, magnetometer, gyro sensor, ambient colour sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Volume control, built-in kickstand Administrator password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, vapor chamber cooling system, BIOS protection
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - MU003W
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