Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) Review: The Ultra-Portable Gaming PC

“For those who dare.” That’s the Asus tagline for its gaming brand, ROG (an acronym for Republic of Gamers). That’s not something I would typically call out in a review, but the Asus ROG Flow Z13 might be one of those rare gadgets that lives up to its motto.

This machine is a 2-in-1 gaming laptop. It's like a superpowered Surface Pro that can actually play games. The 2025 iteration gets an experimental new AMD chip to match its already risky design. It’s not a laptop for everyone, but in terms of accomplishing something new in the world of gaming laptops, it’s downright magical.

One of a Kind

The 2025 ROG Flow Z13 keeps the same basic premise as its 2022 predecessor, with a few noteworthy changes. It’s marginally thicker at 0.59 inch at its thickest, and heavier at 2.65 pounds. That’s with the detachable keyboard included.

This is still a tablet, meaning all the PC components are behind the screen. But it’s not designed to be handled on its own, like most 2-in-1 laptops. The thickness makes it a far cry from an iPad, but so is the performance. It’s a true gaming laptop replacement that just so happens to function as a freestanding tablet when needed.

The rear design has been streamlined for the better. The unashamed geekiness of the original has been toned down for a simpler look. Asus has kept the distinctive window that still lights up with RGB, naturally. The kickstand that flips out is sturdy but can only be easily accessed from the tab on the right side, unchanged from the previous design.