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2.1Graphics2.5
2.9Overall performance3.1
4.4Display8.3
2.7Memory & storage2.3
8.5Battery & portability7.7
4.7Features & cooling6.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
ROG Flow Z13 GZ301 RTX 3050 (2022)Aero 14 OLED RTX 4050 (2023)
| ROG Flow Z13 GZ301 RTX 3050 (2022) | Aero 14 OLED RTX 4050 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 204 mm | 220.8 mm | −16.8 mm |
| Width | 302 mm | 311 mm | −9 mm |
| Thickness | 12 mm | 17 mm | −5 mm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 1.5 kg | −0.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ROG Flow Z13 GZ301 RTX 3050 (2022) better than Aero 14 OLED RTX 4050 (2023)?
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB2×
- Refresh rate120 Hz vs 90 Hz+33%
- Weight1.18 kg vs 1.49 kg+26%
- Thickness12 mm vs 17 mm+42%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Aero 14 OLED RTX 4050 (2023): No
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 256 GB2×
- Vapor chamber coolingYes · Aero 14 OLED RTX 4050 (2023): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Aero 14 OLED RTX 4050 (2023): No
- Dolby AtmosYes · Aero 14 OLED RTX 4050 (2023): No
- Fan noise (max. load)41 dB vs 51.9 dB+27%
Why is Aero 14 OLED RTX 4050 (2023) better than ROG Flow Z13 GZ301 RTX 3050 (2022)?
- GPU compute (FP32)5 TFLOPS vs 8.2 TFLOPS+64%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light3,570 vs 5,706+60%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs 3K (1800p/2000p)
- Panel typeIPS vs OLED
- GPU power (TGP)40 W vs 45 W+12%
- Battery capacity56 Wh vs 63 Wh+12%
- Video memory4 GB vs 6 GB+50%
- Response time30 ms vs 1 ms30×
- GPU shader cores2,048 vs 2,560+25%
- HDMI 2.1No · ROG Flow Z13 GZ301 RTX 3050 (2022): Yes
- SD card readerNo · ROG Flow Z13 GZ301 RTX 3050 (2022): Yes
- IR camera (face login)No · ROG Flow Z13 GZ301 RTX 3050 (2022): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 40 W | 45 W |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,048 | 2,560 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 5 TFLOPS | 8.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 3,570 | 5,706 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-12500H | Core i5-12500H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 12 | 12 |
| CPU threads | 16 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-12500H, Core i7-12700H, Core i9-12900H | Core i5-12500H, Core i7-13700H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 9,422 | 9,395 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,121 | 2,147 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 725 | 742 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 13.4″ | 14″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2880 × 1800 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | 3K (1800p/2000p) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 30 ms | 1 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 68% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 169 ppi | 243 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | — |
| MUX switch | Yes | — |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,200 MHz | 5,200 MHz |
| Upgradable RAM | No | No |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 1,024 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 1 | 1 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 56 Wh | 63 Wh |
| Power adapter | 100 W | 130 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 1.18 kg | 1.49 kg |
| Thickness | 12 mm | 17 mm |
| Width | 302 mm | 311 mm |
| Depth | 204 mm | 220.8 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Silver |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 41 dB | 51.9 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | No | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Key travel | 1.7 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
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