ASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ301ZE-LC218W Gaming Laptop Intel Core i9-12900H 16 GB LPDDR5-RAM 1TB M.2 SSD 13.4" UHD+ IPS Touchscreen Convertible NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GDDR6 Graphics + RTX 3080 eGPU Dock Windows 11 Home

With a design inspired by the 20th-century Space Race, the Flow Z13 has numerous nods to retro-futurism. The chassis is covered with spacecraft-inspired machining, carved right into the high density aluminum alloy itself. After experimentation with 39 different processes, including 10 precision CNC cuts and two anodizing coats, alloy 6063 has a unique finish that evokes the golden age of space. The premium anti-fingerprint coating repels and reduces the appearance of fingerprints, and makes cleaning the surface a breeze.

Despite having up to a Core i9 CPU and up to an RTX 3080 GPU, the Z13s ultra-compact form factor allows it to have more cooling space than traditional gaming laptops. Its tablet form factor does not require a hinge, allowing us to use much larger fans and a wider vapor chamber than the Z13's size would suggest. And because the Z13's heat-generating components stand high above the desk when in operation, they receive more fresh air than standard laptops. Combined with 0db technology, this means that the Z13 is completely silent during light computing, and remains incredibly quiet even under full load.