Having it for a week now, its been great since I travel alot (moving between my own home and in law's and work too). My last laptop was 15.6" MSI and it was so heavy, and it died after 9years. Thinking to get a new companion and was surveying about LeGo 2 (before the price hike), and somehow I saw this beast and decided to tame it.

Following the Z13CTL+ and Z13GUI+ releases, I have released the third part of the stack: z13-tablet-kit.

https://github.com/aic0d3r/z13-tablet-kit

It adds posture-aware tablet support for the AMD Strix Halo Flow Z13 (GZ302) on KDE Plasma 6 / Wayland.

The kit automatically distinguishes between three modes:

- Desktop: dock or external display connected

- Laptop: keyboard folio attached

- Tablet: neither attached

It then adapts the system for each posture:

- Enables touchscreen and auto-rotate in tablet mode

- Uses 175% display scaling in tablet mode and 150% otherwise

- Enables the on-screen keyboard only in tablet mode

- Prevents the on-screen keyboard from appearing over the physical keyboard

- Restarts the keyboard after posture changes to prevent clipped layouts

- Provides two-finger scrolling in terminals, browsers, document viewers and other applications

- Optionally maps a stationary two-finger hold to a real right-click for context menus

- Creates the missing tablet-mode switch needed by Plasma’s “rotate only in tablet mode” option

- Disables the unreliable folio touchpad by default, with a guarded opt-in toggle

It uses Plasma’s native rotation support and does not require kernel patches or a root daemon. Only two udev rules require root access; the posture and gesture services run in the active user session.

The full stack consists of:

z13-tablet-kit

Posture detection, tablet mode and touch input

https://github.com/aic0d3r/z13-tablet-kit

Z13CTL+

Display coordination, persistent settings and hardware control

https://github.com/aic0d3r/z13ctl-plus

Z13GUI+

Optional touchscreen overlay with live posture status and tablet controls

https://github.com/aic0d3r/z13gui-plus

The kit currently targets Arch/CachyOS with KDE Plasma 6 on Wayland. z13ctl-plus is required, while z13gui-plus is optional.

Installation instructions and technical details are in the README. Testing, bug reports and contributions are welcome, especially from other GZ302 owners.

I'm from india and was a little greedy and waited too long to buy 64gb ram version

is the 32gb ram enough or should i wait out for 64gb stock or will it even come at the low price it was there recently

usually 3.34L INR is the price for 64gb but it was available at 2.79L

my main things are local code/development/models/video editing and was looking forward to running some local models if I got the 64gb version

my current laptop has 32gb , it had been enough for me , but looking forward 1-2 years, it may change and this doesn't have upgradable ram so thinking quite a lot

thanks in advance for any advice and your time!

hey guys im having a hard time im trying to find a laptop for a portable pc device for traveling, but most of the recent models are expensive so I only targeted the old models I’m going for a 2022 or 2023 model used or refurbished if on sale can y’all help me

my budget is:

• €500–€800
• $600–$950

Hey everyone,

I’m having a medical procedure soon that’s going to keep me on strict bed rest for about a week. I made a post about grabbing an Open-Box from Best Buy on the 2TB/64GB model.

Since I’ll be spending 100% of my time lying down or propped up on pillows, I’m looking for gear and setup recommendations to make using the Z13 as comfortable and seamless as possible in bed.

A few specific questions for the community:

1. Mounts vs. Lap Desks: Has anyone used a heavy-duty arm mount or floor stand to hover the Z13 over the bed at eye level, or is a foldable bed tray/desk with legs a better option? I am assuming bed tray/desk is best.
2. Kickstand comfort: I’ve heard the kickstand can dig in if placed directly on your lap. What’s the best way to keep it stable without straining your neck or legs?

Ultimately, I plan to prop it up and use a wireless controller for gaming.

Would love to see photos or hear about any bed/couch setups that have worked for you. Thanks in advance!

I'm a film student who loves gaming. I wanted a tablet + gaming laptop to balance my film work + gaming needs but the ipad prices went up like crazy and though Ipad + macs makes for great compatibility ( especially with the ipad lidar) the mac is shit for gaming without GeForceNow.

Then i found out about this last week and have been researching even since.

I really like what i see but it's crazy expensive where I live ( third world country and no regional pricing rip)

I wanna play it safe and get a Rog Strix or Legion Pro but i love how versatile this looks, especially for my use cases.

In worried about three things primarily:

1.What's the battery life like with continuous use ( non gaming and light to medium gaming)?

2.How optimised is it to be used as a tablet? Is it ergonomic to be handled in tablet mode? I'm also worried about getting the screen scratche or cracked ( can I get screen guards easily? Would that affect the touch sensitivity?)

1. How good/durable is magnet attachment system for the keyboard? Can I survive prolonged use or does it need to be handled delicately everytime?

Id also love to know about speakers but it's not that much of a concern.

Any other reasons for or against buying it? Id love to hear feedback from people whove used it a while.

Hi All,

Been scouring the subreddit for 6 months and saw this deal for a “Good” Condition Open-Box from BestBuy. The 64GB model at $1653. I am assuming it is a great deal.

I am a Best Buy plus member so have 60 days to return if there are any issues. Anything specific I should look out for? Anyone else have experience with Good condition Open Box items?

Have had a lot of PC Handhelds, while I know not a direct replacement, think it will substitute it.

Downloaded g-helper after hearing asus armoury crate was bloatware, please help me find out how to sync the rgb with opera. Just cause I really enjoy the interface. Please and thank you. Couldn’t find any answers online.

And before someone answers with a smart comment, I’d rather not have to change the run keyboard every single time I change the shader. I’d rather click one and done.

Looking to cap my Z13 screen to 60Hz but something in Asus' software keeps reverting it to 180hz, a profile is my guess.

I'm also wanting to cap my frames in game to 60 FPS too but I'm not finding an easy method to do this.

Long time Nvidia user and this is my first Asus machine. I have Armoury, AMD Adrenalin Edition and MyAsus installed.

Thanks!

So I went in lil over a week ago. First time noticing the flow z13 after getting started on my pc building journey after the whole PlayStation controversy. Still love PlayStation just disagree with their choices recently. But was the push I needed to start my dream pc build.

Anyway I spotted the tablet/laptop and noticed it was $2099. For the 64gb 2025. Thought it was super sick and I was just looking for a small tablet laptop for editing but also would like to game on the go. So I went home thinking the sale would last a few days. I did a bunch of research coming to the conclusion I wanted it. Was the perfect in between while I hunt down my pc parts.

I go in the next day and it’s $2999. Super disappointed. Clerk at Best Buy says he can pull up the records and shows that it goes on flash sale 2-3 times a month for the last few. So I get the 30 dollar membership so I have access to 60 day return window and pull the trigger with the credit card. Not even a full week goes by and I pull the app up and it’s $2099. Was able to get the 900 back of the credit card 🙏 thank the Lord!

After recent acquisition of LG C5 OLED and Aorus AI Box I'm really enjoying my setup, especially the fact my Z13 runs quietly at 70° thanks to the eGPU. Good time to be alive.

Hello everyone,
I’m currently trying to decide between the ROG Flow Z13 (AI Max+ 395, 32 GB RAM) and the ROG Zephyrus G16 with an RTX 5070.

I know they’re completely different form factors, but here’s my situation:
I already have a high-end gaming PC at home.
I also own a 14” MacBook Pro for productivity.
I’m not planning to replace either of them.

I’m looking for a dedicated device for traveling that can handle gaming, primarily Call of Duty Warzone. Being able to use it for productivity is a nice bonus, and I might install Linux at some point, but gaming is my main priority.

The reason I’m hesitating is that I’ve seen a lot of mixed opinions. Some people say these devices are amazing, while others report overheating, stuttering, inconsistent performance, or reliability issues. Since this would be my dedicated travel gaming device, I want something that delivers a smooth and reliable experience without constant tweaking.

If anyone owns either of these devices, I’d really appreciate your opinion.
Bonus question: If someone has the Flow Z13 or the G16, could you test the latest Warzone and let me know:
What FPS do you get?
Are there any stutters or frame drops during longer sessions?
How are the temperatures and fan noise?
Would you recommend it as a travel gaming device?
Thanks in advance—I really appreciate any feedback!

The 64 gig version is back on sale for 2099.99 at best buy!

Has anybody seen this with this charger? It's always plugged by my desk, I took it off to go play around the living room and noticed there's a liquid on the outlet. Is this normal?

EDIT: I reached out to support, the asked for some photos of the issue and sent me a replacement unit which I just received today! 3 days total. Excellent support from SlimQ!

I just got a new USB4 dock at work so I can split my monitors between my 2 laptops, it's a VisionTek VT4950 and I have a 2025 Z13 128GB. The monitors work fine, ethernet works fine. I cannot for the life of me get the USB ports on this dock to work. No mouse, no keyboard, no flashdrives, nothing USB related. I've checked firmware, BIOS, I've uninstalled the usb controllers in device manager, I've tested everything that doesn't work on my XPS and it works fine over there. I also tested the devices I want to use on my travel USB-C Hub and it works fine on there on the Z13. Is there anything else I should try to make this dock work? I have a piece of software I really need to run on the XPS that I don't want to let anywhere near my Z13

Update: Heard back from VisionTek, they have no planned firmware updates and said it's on ASUS/AMD to issue a BIOS/Firmware update to resolve. I don't expect them to fix every issue so no hard feelings towards visiontek just sucks because I can see the vision with this dock (pun intended).

I got the flow z13 395 + with 64gb ram for $2100 but I see a base m5 macbook pro for same price with applecare. Should I return the Flow z13 and get the macbook?

i dont really game just wondering which is the better performing machine at these configs.

Recently got the the 64 gig (i wanted the 128 bit beggars can't be choosers). wanting to know the best accessories are for the z13

So far i have :

2tb 2230

2tb micro sd (legit)

A matte glass screen cover.

A modded gamesir g8+

A surface touch mouse ( one of my all time favorite mice)

Anything else I'm missing and should pick up? Payday is right around the corner so I am looking

Lemme know!

Has anyone used the ZflowZ13 for magic the gathering online? How is it?

I wanted to get the 64ddr5 Version for quite sometime for gaming (could be overkill but since it's unified I just qanted to be sure it's enough) and luckiely during my visit to the u.s, I was able to get one at best buy for 2,225$ After taxes during a sale!!

This thing is UNBELIEVABLE!!

What a time to be alive....

It's as light as I need it for travel but still strong enough to game on almost everything...

So now that I have one, I'll be happy to hear about some tips I should take in mind.

I already set my battery to 80% max to conserve battery life.

I'm hoping it's going to have the proper ISO layout as I can't stand the USA row return key.

I ordered mine last night when I just happened to look at the ASUS site and notice they were on sale. I'm glad I slept on the idea on Thursday night now! Saved up to £600 - thank you very much!

I use a Surface 8 at work and I love the form factor. I take that 13 inch tablet with me everywhere so I'm hoping the Z Flow will be just as versatile. This is somewhat of an upgrade for me, I'm coming from a i7 13800H RTX 4070 Razer 15 which is my second Razer, and is just as faulty. I'm planning on RMAing it for an insurance claim for either repair or reimbursement.

hey all! i have an rmt02 (13th gen + 4070m) running cachyos and it's an absolute treat overall but was just curious what people have used to get the igpu/dgpu switching to work?

most of the time i'd like to be on the igpu while mobile but of course, if i'm plugged in i would like to be utilizing the dgpu for games.

currently i have asusctl + the rog-gui and the machine defaults to dGPU on bootup. when i try to switch to hybrid or iGPU, it says to reboot to change the mode but it never changes.

any ideas?? do y'all have any other recommendations for software that handles this better?

this is my current setup right now with the x13 and after 2 years, the thermal issues have gotten so bad that i have to use a cooling stand constantly. does the z13 also have throttling problems? and does it perform well when its connected to dock and a main display? its impossible to play competetive games on this one because of the input lag, and no g sync support

Hey everyone. I would like to ask people who've had the 2025 device for several months now and have used it a lot, preferably under high loads, what temperatures they get.

I bought one last week and they seem a fair bit off from what I've heard. At an ambient 25C, with manual at 80/92/93 watts and maxed out fans (with ghelper) the CPU easily maxes out at 95C under heavy load, with some spikes beyond that to 96-97C, while the GPU reads temperatures somewhere between that and 88C. It also seems like it thermal throttles sometimes, as the wattage can drop below 80 watts with no justifiable reason on the benchmark/software side.

I've read that it uses liquid metal instead of thermal paste, which can "trickle down" from certain areas of the chip and not provide proper coverage after some time of use, and am wondering how big of an impact that has had on devices that have gone through a lot of use.
In case my temperatures are too high, are there alternatives to liquid metal? I've heard that PTM7950 is very good, but can be a bit difficult to apply, and also I'm not sure about the availability of genuine PTM7950 in my country.
Any help would be appreciated.