Could Asus have created the ultimate combination gaming and productivity laptop in the Asus ROG Flow Z13? Think about all of the things you want your next new laptop to do and this laptop is likely more than capable. I’ll discuss some of the features that stand out to me, and some of the things that I would expect a new laptop, especially a gaming laptop, to be able to do. Then I’ll give you a chance to offer your thoughts for a chance to win the Asus ROG Flow.
What is the best feature of the Asus ROG Flow laptop
I see a lot of laptops as Editor of the Best Buy blog but this one is uniquely impressive. I’ll go through a few features that stood out for me but you should also read the reviews we posted on the blog: both our English reviewer Marcus and our French reviewer François were impressed with the design and the performance of this laptop. Here are some of the things that impressed me most.
Design: I’m starting with design because I know that if I had this laptop when I was in school, everyone who saw me working would stop and ask me about it. The way the airflow vents are integrated into the design, the innovative RGB lit window showing the motherboard at the back of the machine, combined with programmable, responsive RGB lighting on the keyboard show an attention to detail that you won’t find in 99% of laptops on the market (I mean all types!). Then there is the fact that the keyboard detaches creating a touchscreen tablet for ultimate portability.
Performance: Gaming laptops are typically equipped with a powerful Intel processor and the ROG Flow is no exception. I’m amazed at how much tech they packed into this 13.4″ laptop. The processor is the newest 12th Generation i9, with a total of 14 cores; it’s considered to be one of the fastest mobile CPUs available today. You get an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card too. For the past year (and longer) the demand for 30 series RTX cards has been a phenomenon (the article we did about those cards is still one of the most read each month). Gamers know the value of a blistering fast processor, great graphics card, combined with lots of storage and memory. This very thin machine is able to drive the highest level of games you can provide.
What are you looking for in a new laptop
I know what I want in a laptop … do you? My laptop needs are likely different than most students. First of all, I am not a gamer. Would I still want this laptop? Yes and I’ll give you three reasons why.
- It will allow me to work quickly! I use a laptop mostly for the work I do for Best Buy. Besides writing and editing text, relatively easy tasks for any computer, I also edit images and videos a lot! These tasks can make most computers struggle. Not the Asus ROG Flow. Its Intel i9 processor and 16GB of DDR5 RAM would be great for processing large 4k video files!
- It will allow me to multitask seamlessly. The multicore design of this 12th generation processor enables HyperThreading of up to 20 supported threads so I can be editing videos, playing music, participating in a video meeting, and surfing the internet. As I said earlier, I am not gaming on my dream machine, but if you are, it will do all of the things I just said and keep you in the game at that same time!
- It will keep me connected. That may seem like a no-brainer but hear me out. This laptop has many of the top technologies for connecting to the internet, to devices, and to my team. First there’s integrated Wi-Fi6E for a dedicated connection whenever this newest bandwidth is available (and in my home it will be available so nothing interrupts my internet signal). It has the latest Bluetooth 5.2 so my earbuds and gaming mouse have the best connection too. Front and back facing webcams are an amazing feature for flexibility when using it in tablet mode and for meetings at home or on the road.
There you have it, my three reasons for loving this laptop. Now it’s your turn. Are you looking to buy a new laptop? Best Buy has hundreds of laptops to choose from. And since Asus was generous to send us the Asus ROG Flow to give away, I’m going make visiting the selection of Asus computers one of the criteria necessary to enter for a chance to win this contest. Here are all of the details:
How to enter
Entering this contest is easy and you can enter in three different ways.
- In a comment below, tell us two things you really like about the Asus ROG Flow laptop we are giving away in this contest.
- Visit the selection of Asus laptops at Best Buy to find one that you think would be perfect for you or someone in your family, then in an email with subject line “Asus laptop contest” to bestbuyblog@bestbuycanada.ca tell us the name and model number of that laptop, and why you selected that laptop.
- For up to two (2) additional entries, create a public post on a social media channel (one entry per channel!) sharing with your friends and followers one great feature that makes you want to win this Asus laptop; include the hashtag #BbyAsusContest, so we can find your post, and include one of the pictures showing on this article. Then return here and tell us in a comment below on which channel you posted it and the name of your channel (since many people use pseudonyms) so that we can check and verify your entry. You can use any two social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.), but the post must be public so we can verify it is there.
What you can win
At the end of this contest we will randomly select one eligible entry to win the ASUS ROG Flow 13.4″ Touchscreen Gaming Laptop that was reviewed on the blog.
This contest runs from Aug 3rd to Aug 24th.
Remember you can enter in a few different ways as mentioned above. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to win one of the best laptops of the season. And tell your friends and family about this contest. Everyone you know will want a chance to win this laptop before the school season begins.
Win an Asus ROG Flow gaming laptop Contest Rules and Regulations
Good luck
New processor and graphics card
I like the 13.4″ touchscreen display and that the processor is 12th Generation i9, would be great for gaming and so powerful!
the graphics card and the processor
I like the battery life and design which ensures proper airflow.
The 3050 TI graphics card and the i9 processor!
I like the second rear-facing camera on this laptop, as well as its bright, clear display.
I really like the 12th gen Intel CPU and the RTX GPU! 😉
I love that it is compact, and doesn’t sacrifice perform!
The touchscreen and convertible features are great.
Battery life and graphics card
I really like the detachable screen to make a tablet and the powerful processor would be great!
the 12th gen Intel CPU and the battery life
I like 12th Generation i9 and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card.
Processor and graphic card
Definitely the form factor. Two in one, easy to travel with and also has to power to do some gaming on the go.
I love its portability and its performance components. Really makes it incredibly versatile.
12th Generation i9 and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card
I tweeted on Twitter this tweet: https://twitter.com/zaptor999/status/1554909338153672706?s=20&t=5hNWoI4iWaEYD03RpNahSQ
The 2 things I love about this laptop are i9 12th gen and DDR5 RAM for fast and responsive workloads on top of an amazing portability
I9 and the battery life
I9 and 16 GB RAM for working and multitasking
RTX 3050 Ti for gaming
#1- i9
#2-RTX 3050 Ti
I like four-cell 4S1P rechargeable li-ion battery of 56Wh capacity and built-in 8MP (Rear) and 720P HD (Front) webcam
Like the size (13.4″ touchscreen display) and powerful performance with an Intel i9-12900H processor.
As a teacher, I have loved using my gaming laptop to run the multiple apps I use create lessons, videos, and multimedia content for my students. The Intel i9 processor and 16 GB RAM would definitely help me multitask and vision multiple tasks more efficiently. The design is also a big plus as my current laptop is heavy, bulky, and the screen is literally being held together by a binder clip. My current ASUS has served me well but can no longer keep up with the work load and apps I use with my students. Having something that would allow me to flow from student to student while creating, designing, and programming would me amazing!
The powerful CPU and graphics card.
I really like the form factor and top of the line CPU!
I like the front and back facing webcams when using it as a tablet, and that it has integrated Wi-Fi6E
Two things that I really like about the Asus ROG Flow laptop are size (13.4″ touchscreen display) and the powerful performance (Intel i9-12900H processor, 1TB SSD, 16GB of RAM, and a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU)!
The i9 processor and graphics card has me I also posted on twitter! https://twitter.com/electricbang/status/1554891896278790145?s=21&t=93ZLK_0xQ-5QCa0Ydhs9nA
I like the 12th gen Intel CPU and the RTX GPU
Hi the 2 qualities I like about the Asus ROG Flow Z13 are the fast internet connection & fast Bluetooth ear buds connection.
13.4″ and RTX 3050 Ti graphics card
I love the portability and versatility…from my work desk or from my bed. Also the size of the screen is fantastic…19″ Sounds like a fantastic system.
i9 processor and ddr5 memory
I love that it has a fast Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and that it is light weight. This will definitely be an upgrade from what I’m using.
The RTX 3050 and the detachable keyboard make this both a perfect tablet for laying on the couch and gaming at a desk!
I like the size of 13.4″ and the 16GB of DDR5 RAM.
Twitter @hustlinchadroma
https://twitter.com/hustlinchadroma/status/1554891850196058113?s=21&t=gv5bTOH1qKoHvLtsvOte2w
I like the small compact package and yet it still has a powerful 3050ti graphics card and just the whole aesthetics and design of the laptop with the rgb window.
The RTX 3050 Ti and the 16GB Ram would definitely be an improvement to my current gaming laptop!
Love the 19″ screen and the graphics chip! Good luck everyone!!
I like its Intel i9 processor and 16GB of DDR5 RAM makes it fast performance and the keyboard detaches creating a touchscreen tablet for ultimate portability
I love that it is lightweight and has a blazing fast GPU! Awesome for portability and gaming.
Twitter @improjoe
Twitter @TheDadBrand
I like that it is little and had a rtx 3050.
I like the monstrous i9 and the modern RTX 3050 Ti, it would help with gaming.
Love the tablet feel and the processor! Would love a gaming laptop! Always wanted one! Thanks for the chance.
I like the fact that it is both lightweight and has a lot of performance with a 12th gen i9.
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