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Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025)

78
Mixed
Average of 5 professional reviews
2 of 5 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 5 reviews landedRange 70–90

Exact average 78.0 · all scores printed by the outlets

Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025)Image: Asus

5 professional reviewers tested the Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025), and 2 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and performance. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, Tom's Guide, WIRED and 2 more

The catch: Gaming battery life is short, and the price is high.

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What 5 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 90
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2025

    A technical marvel with great power in a thin body, a fine display and strong endurance.

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  2. 90
    Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2025

    Praised as a well-balanced blend of gaming laptop and handheld, a favorite device of the year.

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  3. 70
    WIREDHands-on review

    A thin, cool and quiet gaming 2-in-1 that is surprisingly successful and strong in games.

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  4. 70
    TechRadarHands-on review · 2025

    A light, cool and quiet portable gaming machine with decent frame rates in demanding games.

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  5. 70
    Windows CentralHands-on review · 2025

    An unusual and capable gaming 2-in-1 with a good keyboard, but unpredictable battery life and some throttling make it a niche choice rather than a general one.

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What critics praise most

Picture quality2 of 5
Performance2 of 5
Battery life2 of 5

What critics dislike most

Price3 of 5
Battery life2 of 5

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Common questions

Is the Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) worth it?

Critics are divided: 2 of 5 recommend it. Gaming battery life is short, and the price is high.

Do critics agree about the Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025)?

Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (WIRED) to 90 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 20 points across 5 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What do critics dislike about the Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025)?

Price (3 of 5 reviews), Battery life (2 of 5 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025)?

The Apple MacBook Air (M4) (critic score 91), best overall.