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
I like the size of it and the available RAM and memory.
Definitely love the 12th Generation i9 for the computing power and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti for the graphics speed!
That the keyboard detaches creating a touchscreen tablet. Plus that it is one of the fastest mobile CPUs available today.
The detachable keyboard and the powerful processor.
I like the design and screen size
3050ti and the ultra portable form factor
I like the design and the screen size!
Since I’m going back to school, I really like the design of the laptop, especially the detacheble keyboard. Also, as a gamer, I like that it has a dedicated graphic card.
I like how thin this laptop is and that one of the fastest mobile CPUs available.
I really love the detachable keyboard and the i9 processor it is now using !!
I like the design of the laptop and the processor that powers it
The two big things that keep me interested in the ROG Flow is the dedicated graphics and top tier CPU, and the small form factor is a huge bonus.
The things I like about this laptop: it has the components necessary to allow the user flexibility, whether gaming, shopping online, surfing, or working. It is compact and portable so it won’t drag you down carrying it. And it is beautifully designed.
The processor is the newest 12th Generation i9, with a total of 14 cores; and the detachable keyboard
The air flow as my MacBook gets really hot right now and the 16gb of ram. More ram is always better
I love how small and thin this laptop is. Very portable. I also love that you can multi task (work or gaming) it’s An all in one! The GeForce graphics card makes it even better!
The processing speed and graphics card, as well as a detachable keyboard would make it a great laptop for my gamer son to grow into and also do school assignments on etc
I love the specs and ability to take it with me.
1. Performance
2. Portability
The things I love the most about the ASUS ROG Flow laptop is the amazing Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti card, and the 16g of ram! It will definitely help me play Overwatch 2 when it comes out 😀
I particularly like the design and speed of this laptop! Efficient and cool
Cheers Lisa
Size and keyboard
The combination of the i9 processor and a Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti takes this from being “just a laptop” to a great machine.
Two things I like about the Asus ROG Flow gaming laptop:
1) Interesting design – tablet-like touchscreen and functionality makes for some fun experiences (and turn some heads)!
2) Super-fast 1TB M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 solid state drive to make load times almost non-existent during gaming sessions
I like the processor and graphics card
I like the processor and graphics card. Both are awesome.
I love the compact size for easy portability and the Intel Core i9 processor to be able to quickly and seamlessly work on multiple tasks.
The intel core i9 processor and detachable keyboard are my favorite features.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card & the detachable keyboard are my fave features.
the performance o f i9 and a great Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card
I’d enjoy the detachable keyboard that allows it to turn into a touchscreen as well as the strength of the i9 processor.
I like the lighting on the keyboard and the fact it has a Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and the detachability to tablet
I like that the detachable kb/touchscreen means you can use it as a tablet and the fact that it has specs powerful enough not to become obsolete too soon.
The 12th gen Intel i9 processor and also the backlit keyboard and it’s sleek overall design are my favorite features.
The power of the intel core i9 processor and detachable keyboard are my favorite features.
I love the power of the i9 processor and detachable keyboard
I love the processor is has and definitely love to have a detachable keyboard.
Detachable keyboard and great processing power
Posted on Twitter @Nifer6
Love many things about this. High RAM for gaming and potentially VLOGing. Tablet mode. and the processing speed to render anything. That’s 3.
My 2 favorite things are the Intel i9 processor for fast lightning speed and the detachable keyboard.
My favorite features are intel core i9 processor and deteachable keyboard
I used Facebook.
It will be easy to find me since there is a BBY not far from my house.
I like the front and back facing webcams and weight
posted on twitter @ imheckifiknow
The processor & detachable keyboard appeal to me
I believe that this Asus Flow is great for advanced gamers at 13.4 inch laptop. I need a larger screen to see the finest details. Secondly, Asus Flow may have bigger storage which per se could be in an external drive not mentioned here. Asus Gamer Storage Bin External Drive is nowhere to be seen. The rst is very inviting.
I like the power and design.
I really like the detachable keyboard and the back stop.
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