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General

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Series

ROG Flow Z132Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025Read 10 October 2026ROG Flow Z13 (2025) GZ302.

Surface Laptop5Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2018/10/02/meet-surface-pro-6-surface-laptop-2-surface-studio-2-and-surface-headphonesRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

GZ302EA-XS961Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Compare table column GZ302EA-XS96: Windows 11 Pro, Ryzen AI MAX+ 395, 32GB, 1TB. The GZ302EA-DS96 column (Ryzen AI MAX 390, Radeon 8050S) and the 64 GB and 128 GB columns are different products and are excluded.

LQL-000013Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original US LQL-00001 Platinum, Core i5-8250U, 8 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD, full current table independently opened. No present stock claim.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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2 October 20185Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2018/10/02/meet-surface-pro-6-surface-laptop-2-surface-studio-2-and-surface-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Original maker October 2 announcement, separate from preorder/actual retail.

Status

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Discontinued7Retailer pagebuydig.com/shop/product/MSLQL00001/Microsoft-LQL-00001-Surface-2-135-Intel-i5-8250U-8GB128GB-Touch-Laptop-PlatinumRead 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 i5/8GB/128GB/Platinum listing explicitly says Discontinued. B&H says No Longer Available. This is legacy new-product status, not used/refurbished availability.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop (2017)21Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_Laptop_2Read 7 October 2026Infobox Predecessor Surface Laptop and prose says the Laptop 2 succeeds the Surface Laptop released in June 2017. Links the existing catalog first-generation entry. This is marketed-generation lineage, not hardware or SKU inheritance.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch21Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_Laptop_2Read 7 October 2026Infobox Successor Surface Laptop 3. Links the existing 13.5-inch catalog entry because the reference is 13.5-inch. The 15-inch Ryzen branch is not linked. Generation relationship does not assert an exact one-to-one retail SKU replacement.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2,2995Reviewultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026Price and availability: this exact configuration, Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD, goes for $2299 in the US, MSRP. The other reviewer also lists $2299. Later store prices are not stored.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026US store spec page for the XS96 SKU.

US3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Platinum3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Segment

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025Read 10 October 2026ROG gaming tablet with detachable keyboard cover.

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Form factor

Detachable2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025Read 10 October 2026The page calls it a 13-inch gaming tablet with a Detachable Keyboard Cover and a kickstand with 170 degrees of adjustment.

Clamshell8Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/microsoft-surface-laptop-2-lql-00001Read 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 Design table: Form factor Clamshell. CPU i5-8250U, 8GB and 128GB match the reference. Its December release metadata is rejected against maker October evidence.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width300Depth204Thickness (min)13Thickness (max)14.9mm(11.8 × 8 × 0.5 to 0.6 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Dimensions row: 30.0 x 20.4 x 1.30 ~ 1.49 cm. Converted exactly to millimetres. This is the tablet without the keyboard folio.

Width308.02Depth223.2Thickness (min)9.93Thickness (max)14.47mm(12.1 × 8.8 × 0.4 to 0.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original published metric dimensions, including closed wedge front 9.93 mm and rear 14.47 mm. Current guide uses slightly different rounded dimensions. No conversions from rounded inches or mix of dimensions across publications.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.2kg(2.6 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Weight row: 1.20 Kg (2.65 lbs). The features page calls this the weight of the 13-inch tablet. The detachable keyboard folio and charger are excluded. Reviewers weighed 1.24 kg for the tablet.

1.252kg(2.8 lb)2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker current i5 weight row explicitly 1,252 grams, retained as 1.252 kg. Original rounded 1.26 kg and retailer conversion 1.25 kg excluded.

Lid material

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Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original mechanical features expressly aluminium body. Alcantara covers keyboard and palm rest, not exterior enclosure.

Bottom material

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Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original aluminium body.

Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

13.4in(34 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Display row: 13.4-inch.

13.5in(34.3 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

2560 × 1600px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Display row: 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10.

2256 × 1504px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

225.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

200.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS-level1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Display row: IPS-level.

IPS9Spec databasee-catalog.com/MICROSOFT-LQL-00001.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 screen table: Screen type IPS. LaptopMedia i5/8GB/128GB profile independently states IPS.

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

TL134ADXP035Reviewultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026Panel HardwareID TL134ADXP03 from the reviewed unit. Suppliers may vary between units.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy5Reviewultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026Specs as reviewed: touch, glossy display. The reviewer lists Gorilla Glass 5, while the maker lists Gorilla Glass Victus with a DXC anti-reflective coating.

Glossy9Spec databasee-catalog.com/MICROSOFT-LQL-00001.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 screen table: Surface treatment glossy. Notebookcheck family review independently describes the Surface Laptop 2 screen as very reflective.

Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Display row: Touch Screen.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

Supported1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Display row: Support stylus: Yes. The stylus itself is not listed as included, so the supported value is used.

Supported1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Display row explicitly designed for Surface Pen inking. Pen sold separately.

Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) GZ302EA-XS96

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	180	Yes

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Display row: refresh rate 180Hz with Adaptive-Sync. Battery use drops the display to 60 Hz per Ultrabookreview, which is a power setting, not a panel limit.

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Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2256	1504	60	No

Source3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact built-in Display table explicitly 2256 x 1504, 60 Hz and Variable Refresh Technology No.

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

VESA Adaptive-Sync1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Display row: Adaptive-Sync. No FreeSync tier is named for the display.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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100%14Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 2 Display row: 100 percent sRGB color, individually calibrated. Literal unqualified maker gamut claim. Area versus volume method is not stated. This follows the field help permitting an unspecified maker gamut claim, not a reviewer measured field.

DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

100%1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Display row: DCI-P3 100%. The features page says 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025Read 10 October 2026Pantone Color Validation: each IPS-level display is factory-calibrated to the Pantone palette.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Display row expressly says individually calibrated display with 100 percent sRGB color. No inferred gamut area/coverage metric retained.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker fact sheet, printed page 2 Display row: 100 percent sRGB color, individually calibrated. This is the shipped-product display calibration claim, not a reviewer measured accuracy value.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 3951Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Processor row: AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395, 3.0GHz (80MB cache, up to 5.1GHz, 16 cores, 32 threads). The 80 MB is the sum of 16 MB L2 and 64 MB L3 from the AMD page.

Intel Core i5-8250U1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original CPU row explicitly consumer Core i5-8250U. Commercial Core i5-8350U excluded. Retailer incorrect Coffee Lake codename ignored.

Processor brand

AMD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) GZ302EA-XS96

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Zen 5	16	Zen 5	3	5.1

Source3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 10 October 202616x Zen 5 cores, base clock 3 GHz, max boost up to 5.1 GHz. Default TDP 55 W with cTDP 45 to 120 W is a chip range, not this laptop's setting.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 2

Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
4	1.6	3.4

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/124967/intel-core-i58250u-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact homogeneous four-core chip, 1.6 GHz standard base and 3.4 GHz maximum turbo. No later P/E labels imposed. Configurable TDP clocks/power and CPU RAM capability are not imported as laptop settings.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

323Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 10 October 202616 cores with SMT, 32 threads.

84Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/124967/intel-core-i58250u-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

5.1GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

3.4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

64MB3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 10 October 2026L3 cache 64 MB, separate from 16 MB L2.

6MB10Retailer pagenewegg.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-2-13-5-10-point-multi-touch-intel-core-i5-8250u-intel-uhd-graphics-620-8gb-memory-128-gb-ssd-platinum/p/N82E16834735829Read 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 CPU table identifies i5-8250U and CPU L3 Cache 6 MB. The exact-chip Notebookcheck table independently says Level 3 Cache 6 MB. Generic 15 W CPU TDP is not imported as a configured laptop limit.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

4nm3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor technology for CPU cores: TSMC 4nm FinFET. The I/O die is also listed as TSMC 4nm.

14nm4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/124967/intel-core-i58250u-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel explicitly 14 nm, no marketing-name numeric conversion.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

60W5Reviewultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026Turbo profile SPL 60 W, the highest preset before the user Manual mode. Manual allows 80 W SPL.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

70W5Reviewultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026Turbo profile SPPT 70 W. Manual allows 92 W.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

50TOPS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026NPU up to 50 TOPS. NPU only. Precision not stated.3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 10 October 2026NPU TOPS: up to 50 TOPS. NPU only.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

No3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Performance table explicitly Integrated. Maker consumer graphics inventory lists Intel UHD 620 only.

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

AMD Radeon 8060S1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Graphics row: AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics.

Intel UHD Graphics 6201Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

32GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Memory row, XS96 column: 32GB LPDDR5X 8000 on board.

8GB3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026LPDDR5X on board.

Other1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 1866 MHz LPDDR3. LPDDR3 has no dedicated schema enum, so other retained with this exact note. MHz not silently converted into configured MT/s.

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

8,000MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026LPDDR5X 8000. The page notes that actual memory speeds may vary by CPU configuration.

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Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026The page states support for quad channel memory technology.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Memory is on board. The reviewers also describe it as soldered.

Soldered11Press articlewindowscentral.com/surface-pro-6-surface-laptop-2-earn-terrible-repairability-scores-ifixitRead 7 October 2026Article reporting the actual Surface Laptop 2 iFixit teardown states the CPU, RAM and storage are all soldered in place. This is family construction evidence. Exact LQL-00001 B&H spec table says Memory Slots No. No M.2 or memory-socket rows are invented.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

32GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026XS96 column: Max Capacity 32GB. The 64 GB and 128 GB versions are separate model numbers and are not inherited.

16GB12Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Maker Memory row offers 8GB or 16GB RAM. This is the maximum supported purchase-time soldered configuration, as the schema defines. It does not claim the installed 8GB reference can be upgraded.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

1TB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Storage row: 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2230). Stored as 1000 GB.

128GB3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026NVMe M.2 SSD.

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original offered 128 GB SSD. NVMe protocol/generation not inferred.

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD.

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Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) GZ302EA-XS96

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Expansion slots (includes used): 1x M.2 PCIe. The installed 2230 drive occupies it. The x4 link is from the Ultrabookreview source.5Reviewultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 20261 TB Kioxia BG6 in an M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot, reached through a service tray under the kickstand.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 2

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) GZ302EA-XS96

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
DC in	Rectangle connector	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB4	2	Left	40	USB4	Yes
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	UHS-II	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026I/O ports: 3.5mm combo audio jack, 2x Type-C USB4 with DisplayPort and power delivery (up to 40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (up to 10Gbps), 1x microSD card reader (UHS-II). HDMI 2.1 and the 200W rectangle connector are in the features page. Sides are from the Ultrabookreview source. USB-C input wattage is not published.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025Read 10 October 2026Connectivity diagram: 2 Type-C with USB4, DisplayPort 2.1 output and Power Delivery 3.0, HDMI 2.1, 200W rectangle adapter, microSD card reader (UHS-II), USB 3.2 Type-A, 3.5mm combo audio jack. Footnote: not all models support DisplayPort output and power delivery varies by region.5Reviewultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026All ports sit at the top of the left edge: two USB-C 4.0, one USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI, microSD UHS-II, headphone and microphone jack. The charger uses a rectangular plug. No XG Mobile port on this generation.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 2

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.0	1	Left	5
Mini DisplayPort	1.2	1	Left	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available
Other	Surface Connect	1	Right	Not available

Source2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly USB 3.0 and Mini DisplayPort version 1.2 in diagram, plus headset and Surface Connect. One USB-A, one mini DisplayPort. Numerical data rates are not inferred from connector shape or protocol branding.22Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-2-Core-i5-256-GB-Laptop-Review.390966.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Case and Connectivity explicitly say Microsoft has not changed the Surface Laptop 2 chassis. Caption: Right Surface Connect, Left USB Type-A Gen1, Mini DisplayPort and 3.5mm audio jack. Only common physical layout is used, not sample performance.23Spec databasee-catalog.com/MICROSOFT-LQL-00001.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 Connections table explicitly says USB-A 5Gbps 1pcs. Data rate is a written port claim, not inferred from USB branding or shape.

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Network row: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), triple band, 2x2 card.

Wi-Fi 51Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Triple band Wi-Fi 7 covers 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz. 6 GHz use depends on country rules.

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Wi-Fi module

MediaTek MT79255Reviewultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026Connectivity: Wireless 7 (MediaTek MT7925) 2x2, Bluetooth 5.4.

Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller18Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/updates/surface-laptop-2-update-historyRead 7 October 2026November 19, 2021 and earlier device-driver tables name Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller for Surface Laptop 2. Device-manager module/controller name is retained. No unproved radio part number or band list is added.

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth 5.4. The page notes that supported version may vary with OS and driver.

4.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Cellular

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No15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-2-Core-i5-256-GB-Laptop-Review.390966.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Communication says users have to do without a WWAN module. This is the Surface Laptop 2 family connectivity design. No cellular variant is advertised by maker or exact LQL-00001 retailer.

Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

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Key switches

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Scissor16Reviewlaptop-keys.com/blog/microsoft-surface-laptop-key-replacementRead 7 October 2026Repair specialist guide explicitly says Surface Laptop series 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 uses a custom low-travel scissor mechanism. It separately distinguishes the changed clip geometry in Laptop 3 from SL1/SL2. This is a mechanical construction claim, not an inference from Chiclet styling.

Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

RGB zones1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Keyboard row: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB with Copilot key. The keyboard is the detachable folio.

Single colour9Spec databasee-catalog.com/MICROSOFT-LQL-00001.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 keyboard table: Backlight white. Notebookcheck describes three-level white backlighting as a common input-device feature.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

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No8Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/microsoft-surface-laptop-2-lql-00001Read 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 Keyboard table: Numeric keypad No. Best Buy exact SKU also gives Numeric Keypad false.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1.5mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original full 1.5 mm physical key travel. Backlit wording does not establish lighting color.

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

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Width105Height70mm(4.1 × 2.8 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 105 x 70 mm glass physical trackpad. Mechanism not inferred from Precision branding.

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Mechanical5Reviewultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026The clickpad has physical clicks that are a bit stiff and clunky.

Mechanical15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-2-Core-i5-256-GB-Laptop-Review.390966.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Input Devices explicitly says Microsoft has not changed the input devices. Touchpad is a ClickPad with integrated mouse keys and an audible clicking sound. Mechanical input-device family feature, not a copied 256GB performance measurement.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

5 MP front IR camera1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Camera row: 5MP IR camera for Windows Hello and a 13MP camera. The maker's features text calls the 13 MP camera front-facing and the 5 MP IR camera rear-facing. The spec row and Ultrabookreview place the 5 MP IR camera on the front and the 13 MP camera on the back, so the 5 MP front camera is stored.

720p HD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Camera row: 5MP IR camera for Windows Hello.

Yes2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker hardware diagram separately identifies Windows Hello facial-recognition camera and front-facing video camera.

Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

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29Spec databasee-catalog.com/MICROSOFT-LQL-00001.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 Multimedia table: Speakers 2 pcs. This source states a quantity, not merely stereo output. Maker Omnisonic speaker wording is unquantified and not used to infer the count. Unscoped E-Catalog display brightness/gamut/test values are excluded.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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Audio features

Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphones), Dolby Atmos, Two-way AI noise cancelation1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Audio row: Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Dolby Atmos. The features page adds two-way AI noise cancelation.

Dolby Audio Premium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Audio Premium. Stereo microphone wording does not establish physical count, so microphone count is omitted.

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Audio row: built-in 3-microphone array.

217Spec databasesurfacetip.com/surface-laptop-2Read 7 October 2026Surface Laptop 2 Camera & Audio table explicitly says Dual microphones. This secondary source directly supplies the quantity. Maker stereo microphone wording is not itself treated as a capsule count.

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

70Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Battery row: 70WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion.

45.2Wh13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 Battery table: Capacity 4-Cell: 45.2 Wh. No battery energy rating found in maker sheet. SurfaceTip independently states 45.2 Wh. iFixit aftermarket replacement battery is excluded as proof of an installed original battery.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

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Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

200W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Power supply row: rectangle connector, 200W AC adapter, 20V DC, 10A. The page warns that charger inclusion varies by country and model.

44W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 44 W power supply with USB charging port, nominal total adapter rating rather than accepted input.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

Proprietary2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025Read 10 October 2026Connectivity diagram: 200W Rectangle Adapter. Proprietary connector, not USB-C.

Proprietary1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Surface Connect explicitly for magnetic power and docking, matched to original included adapter.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025Read 10 October 2026Thermal section: a pair of 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans. The reviews also describe a dual-fan module.

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Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025Read 10 October 2026Thermal section: the 2025 Flow Z13 has a vapor chamber built from lightweight stainless steel and copper.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

CPU2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025Read 10 October 2026Thermal section: Thermal Grizzly liquid metal thermal compound improves heat transfer from the CPU. The paragraph says 2024 Flow Z13, wording that carries over to the 2025 page. GPU is part of the same chip.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) GZ302EA-XS96

Name	CPU power (W)
Silent	35
Performance	45
Turbo	60
Manual	80

Source5Reviewultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026Armoury Crate profiles Silent, Performance, Turbo and Manual. CPU SPL/SPPT: 35/40 W, 45/52 W, 60/70 W, 80/92 W. SPL stored as cpu_power_w. These are configured limits read by the reviewer. The maker does not publish them.

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Security

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Fingerprint

None5Reviewultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026No finger sensor. Windows Hello uses the IR webcam.

None20Measurementconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/microsoft-surface-laptop-2-core-i5/m397173Read 7 October 2026Exact tested i5/8GB/128GB public indexed profile Features table: Fingerprint reader No. The other i7 profile was not used.

TPM

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2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Security row expressly TPM 2.0. Implementation not inferred from chip wording.

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Operating System row, XS96 column: Windows 11 Pro.

Windows 10 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Windows 11 Pro.

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

570.6nits6Measurementultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026Reviewed unit: GZ302EA with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 32 GB LPDDR5x-8000 and 1 TB SSD, the same hardware as this product. Retail unit, BIOS 306, MyAsus 4.0.34.0, AMD driver 32.0.12045.4009, mid-March 2025. X-Rite i1 Display Pro: maximum brightness in the middle of the screen 570.60 cd/m2 on power, SDR.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

1,327:16Measurementultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026Reviewed unit: GZ302EA with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 32 GB LPDDR5x-8000 and 1 TB SSD, the same hardware as this product. Retail unit, BIOS 306, MyAsus 4.0.34.0, AMD driver 32.0.12045.4009, mid-March 2025. X-Rite i1 Display Pro: contrast at maximum brightness 1327:1, black 0.43 cd/m2.

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

98.8%6Measurementultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026Reviewed unit: GZ302EA with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 32 GB LPDDR5x-8000 and 1 TB SSD, the same hardware as this product. Retail unit, BIOS 306, MyAsus 4.0.34.0, AMD driver 32.0.12045.4009, mid-March 2025. X-Rite i1 Display Pro: coverage 98.8% sRGB, 88.0% Adobe RGB, 94.7% DCI-P3. Coverage, not volume.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

94.7%6Measurementultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026Reviewed unit: GZ302EA with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 32 GB LPDDR5x-8000 and 1 TB SSD, the same hardware as this product. Retail unit, BIOS 306, MyAsus 4.0.34.0, AMD driver 32.0.12045.4009, mid-March 2025. X-Rite i1 Display Pro: 94.7% DCI-P3 coverage, below the 100% maker claim.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

115points6Measurementultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026Reviewed unit: GZ302EA with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 32 GB LPDDR5x-8000 and 1 TB SSD, the same hardware as this product. Retail unit, BIOS 306, MyAsus 4.0.34.0, AMD driver 32.0.12045.4009, mid-March 2025. Cinebench 2024 CPU single core 115 points. Turbo profile on the main 200 W charger, default 2.5K screen resolution.

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

1,575points6Measurementultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026Reviewed unit: GZ302EA with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 32 GB LPDDR5x-8000 and 1 TB SSD, the same hardware as this product. Retail unit, BIOS 306, MyAsus 4.0.34.0, AMD driver 32.0.12045.4009, mid-March 2025. Cinebench 2024 CPU 1575 points in a 10-minute run. Turbo profile on the main 200 W charger.

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

2,951points6Measurementultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026Reviewed unit: GZ302EA with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 32 GB LPDDR5x-8000 and 1 TB SSD, the same hardware as this product. Retail unit, BIOS 306, MyAsus 4.0.34.0, AMD driver 32.0.12045.4009, mid-March 2025. Geekbench 6.2.2 64-bit single-core 2951. Turbo profile on the main 200 W charger. On a 100 W USB-C charger the review got 2342.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

20,733points6Measurementultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026Reviewed unit: GZ302EA with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 32 GB LPDDR5x-8000 and 1 TB SSD, the same hardware as this product. Retail unit, BIOS 306, MyAsus 4.0.34.0, AMD driver 32.0.12045.4009, mid-March 2025. Geekbench 6.2.2 64-bit multi-core 20733. Turbo profile on the main 200 W charger.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

9,683points6Measurementultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026Reviewed unit: GZ302EA with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 32 GB LPDDR5x-8000 and 1 TB SSD, the same hardware as this product. Retail unit, BIOS 306, MyAsus 4.0.34.0, AMD driver 32.0.12045.4009, mid-March 2025. Time Spy graphics 9683 (overall 9836). Turbo profile, about 60 W sustained, main 200 W charger.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

1,983points6Measurementultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026Reviewed unit: GZ302EA with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 32 GB LPDDR5x-8000 and 1 TB SSD, the same hardware as this product. Retail unit, BIOS 306, MyAsus 4.0.34.0, AMD driver 32.0.12045.4009, mid-March 2025. Steel Nomad 1983, Turbo profile on the main 200 W charger.

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

AASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) GZ302EA-XS96

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Ray tracing	Average FPS	1 % low FPS
Black Myth: Wukong	2560	1600	Cinematic, TSR 55	TSR	No	34	26
Black Myth: Wukong	2560	1600	Cinematic	FSR 55 Balanced, frame generation on	No	60	50
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1600	Ultra	Off	No	40	28
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1600	Ultra	FSR 3 Balanced, frame generation on	No	54	42
Far Cry 6	2560	1600	Ultra, TAA	Off	No	63	50
Horizon Forbidden West	2560	1600	Very High, TAA	Off	No	48	38
Horizon Forbidden West	2560	1600	Very High	FSR Dynamic, frame generation off	No	50	40
Red Dead Redemption 2	2560	1600	Ultra Optimized, TAA	Off	No	61	43
Resident Evil 4	2560	1600	Prioritize Graphics, TAA	Off	No	68	38
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	2560	1600	Highest, TAA	Off	No	68	44
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	2560	1600	Ultra, TAAU	TAAU	No	80	58

Source6Measurementultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026Reviewed unit: GZ302EA with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 32 GB LPDDR5x-8000 and 1 TB SSD, the same hardware as this product. Retail unit, BIOS 306, MyAsus 4.0.34.0, AMD driver 32.0.12045.4009, mid-March 2025. QHD+ (2560 x 1600) Turbo profile, about 60 W CPU plus GPU, main 200 W charger. Average fps with 1% low. Frame generation rows are not native render rate. Cyberpunk, Horizon Forbidden West, Witcher 3 and Resident Evil results use an fps counter in campaign mode. The others use built-in benchmarks.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Turbo	Gaming	45

Source6Measurementultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026Reviewed unit: GZ302EA with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 32 GB LPDDR5x-8000 and 1 TB SSD, the same hardware as this product. Retail unit, BIOS 306, MyAsus 4.0.34.0, AMD driver 32.0.12045.4009, mid-March 2025. Turbo profile about 45 dBA at head level while gaming, log for Witcher 3. Distance is head level and is not stated in cm. Performance about 38 dBA and Manual 49 to 50 dBA are stated in ranges or conflicting text and are not stored.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

45dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

45dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

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Test	Hours (h)
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Video playback	8.25

Source20Measurementconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/microsoft-surface-laptop-2-core-i5/m397173Read 7 October 2026Public indexed Detailed Test Results and About sections identify tested Windows 10 Home, i5-8250U, 8GB, 128GB and platinum keyboard. First row: 12.75h light-load web browsing. Network transport unstated, so wifi_websurfing enum is not guessed and the test cell is omitted. Second row: 8.25h heavier 4K video playback. Brightness, power mode, firmware, exact OS build and local/streamed route are unstated. Direct article requests returned 403. Facts were read from the public web-search source excerpt, without login, paywall or challenge bypass.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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8.25h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

1.24kg(2.7 lb)6Measurementultrabookreview.com/70846-asus-flow-z13-review-ryzenaimaxRead 10 October 2026Reviewed unit: GZ302EA with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 32 GB LPDDR5x-8000 and 1 TB SSD, the same hardware as this product. Retail unit, BIOS 306, MyAsus 4.0.34.0, AMD driver 32.0.12045.4009, mid-March 2025. Weight 1.24 kg for the tablet alone, 1.63 kg with the keyboard folio. Charger excluded. The tablet value is stored, matching the maker's 1.20 kg tablet figure.7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71207-amd-strix-halo-asus-rog-flow-z13Read 10 October 2026Second reviewer of the same 32 GB configuration also lists 1.24 kg for the tablet, 1.63 kg with the folio and 0.65 kg for the US charger and cables. He measures fan noise peaks of 34 dB(A) on Silent, 40 dB(A) on Performance and 45 dB(A) on Turbo, which agrees with the Turbo value stored.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Colour certifications

Pantone Validated1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Display row: Pantone Validated.

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026Ecolabels and Compliances row: ENERGY STAR.

Yes19Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/msc/documents/presentations/CSR/Microsoft-Devices-Sustainability-Report-FY19.pdfRead 7 October 2026FY19 Microsoft Devices Sustainability Report PDF page 36: All Surface computers are ENERGY STAR certified in the U.S. Applies to the selected US SKU. Best Buy false certification cell is superseded by the maker statement. This is historical maker certification evidence.

EPEAT

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Gold19Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/msc/documents/presentations/CSR/Microsoft-Devices-Sustainability-Report-FY19.pdfRead 7 October 2026FY19 Microsoft Devices Sustainability Report states all Surface computers were EPEAT Gold in the U.S. under the 2009 computer category. Historical rating and US market, not a claim that an active 2018-standard registry record exists today. The report separately names other devices at Bronze under the newer 2018 category. Best Buy false qualification cell is superseded by maker.

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

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Surface Laptop 2, Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original standard consumer box, optional Surface Pen/Dock/Mouse and promotional subscription plans excluded.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original one-year limited US hardware warranty, footnote 9. Commercial Advanced Exchange/statutory rights excluded.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

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Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-20252Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025Read 10 October 2026

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-flow/rog-flow-z13-2025/specRead 10 October 2026

news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original October 2018 consumer and commercial fact sheet, four pages downloaded/read. Consumer rows retained. Commercial Core i5-8350U, Pro OS and Advanced Exchange excluded.

Manual

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support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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