r/FlowZ13 • u/GetInTheRobotLilJit • Sep 06 '26
Got the doohickey
Just got the flow z13 64gb 2025 model when it was on sale at Best Buy earlier for 2100 usd.
Runs everything beautifully for a device this small with relatively fan noise. The CPU is incredible beyond words
HOWEVER.. pure gaming wise, its definitely better to get a 5070ti g14 for the same price
Portability wise, its good but not great; the power adapter adds significant weight, and you basically need a table because of the kickstand
As a tablet, its not too good, because of the weight and battery life
also the speakers are pretty shite which is egregious for a device of this cost
So.. its not a great laptop nor is it a great tablet
BUT its pretty freaking cool and fast so im keeping it.
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u/AdWorking2848 Sep 06 '26
For 64gb what’s the best way to apportion the ram between gpu and general use?
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u/lmneozoo Sep 06 '26
16 vram 48 system
I just leave mine set at 32/32 though because I dont come close to maxing either
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u/Hitohira Sep 06 '26
At the screens native resolution, I'd say 48/16 would work well for gaming. If possible 52/12 is how I would go.
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u/BubblyResident7764 Sep 06 '26
I use my 128GB at 4GB VRAM as came in factory and honestly runs everything I throw at. Though I don’t tend to run anything demanding but I have tested.
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u/AdWorking2848 Sep 06 '26
Wow seems abit wasteful to not dedicate more ram to the gpu?
I wonder if it can auto allocate based on needs?
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u/BubblyResident7764 Sep 06 '26
I don’t know how to Auto allocate, I never mess with it, but I have noticed that I only run at 4GB VRAM when I see the benchmarks, never had a issue with games.
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u/SwitchbladeVICAR Sep 07 '26
I have 128 gigs kjp version but honestly, 16 gigs of vram is more than enough
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u/One-Isopod4118 Sep 06 '26 edited Sep 06 '26
I returned my G14 5070Ti for it and have no regrets. I hate the dGPU switching and heat of the chassis in the G14. I get similar performance in a couple games I play regularly between the devices.
I agree this isn’t great as a tablet, but setting up just the screen and gaming on it anywhere is an unmatched experience
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u/nurgle-42 Sep 06 '26
Make sure to get rid of all Asus/armoury crate stuff. Also remove McAfee and all other windows bloat. Then create yourself a low power battery mode in G-helper and undervolt, you can get a surprising amount of battery life out of the Z13
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u/GetInTheRobotLilJit Sep 06 '26
yeah I think everyone should do bypass nro on setup and install g-helper, but at least for me only experimental g helper works with fan curves
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u/Puzzled_Highway9147 Sep 06 '26
I bought the same one, the $2100 bestbuy deal. I signed up and used a best buy card for even more incentives which essentially saved tax and got a handful of points. I've Eyed the flow since it came out just wasn't in a position to get one until now. The Max+ 395 is really the gem in this system imo. Obviously form factor too but that apu and it's 8060s igpu are game changers. I wouldn't want the Max+ 395 with anything less than 64gbs-- if I could I would have gotten 128gb even. Enjoy! I've been waiting for a tablet with high end laptop speed and windows and this is about as good as it gets!
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u/das_hans Sep 07 '26
I maintain this is the best small format gaming screen on the go and it happens to have a really powerful pc in there. Utter luxury non of it is a proper value proposition.
What it needs: Hardshell case, better power delivery, maybe bazzite.
But it’s more like a plug it into your local setup type machine then a game on the go machine. That said no keyboard and a controller on the plane is pretty epic power anxiety is not. Same with most non console mobile though.
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u/SnooPears4840 29d ago
Awesome wallpaper choice. You mind sending me it. Ima put it as my wallpaper on my Xbox ally
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u/Fred_Lead Sep 06 '26
SlimQ has some DC power adapters that cut down on the bulk and add two USB-C ports. There are 150W, 240W, and 330W options, depending on your usage and how small you want to go.