ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G815LM-IS96) vs ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Comparison summary
- ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is hands-down winner for gaming as well as a better price.
- For performance ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a bit better performing processor. Flow Z13 offers more memory.
- For graphics performance Flow Z13 has a superior graphics card.
- Strix G18 features a bigger display.
- Strix G18 has a bigger SSD.
ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G815LM-IS96)
ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Compare specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G815LM-IS96) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 32gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | Radeon 8060S |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 13.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) | Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4 lbs (1.81 kg) | - |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 11.81 x 8.03 x 0.51 inches | |
| (30 x 20.4 x 1.3 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| June 4, 2026 | July 17, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,749.99 | $2,716.73 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,749.99 | $2,716.73 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
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ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G815LM-IS96) summary
ASUS ROG Strix G18 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has a superb Intel processor and decent RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card that is unremarkable great for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Quad HD resolution is acceptable for the 18″ 240 Hz IPS monitor. Your 2000gb SSD storage is decent. It is very easy to carry at only 4 lbs (1.81 kg).
ASUS ROG Strix G18 Gaming Laptop 18" 2.5K 240Hz, 32GB/2TB, Ultra 9 275HX
15th Gen Ultra 9- 275HX 2.70GHz Processor (upto 5.4GHz, 36MB Cache, 24-Cores, 24-Threads, 8 Performance-cores); GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 Dual (Integrated+Dedicated) Graphics
32GB DDR5 SODIMM; 802.11be, Bluetooth 5.4, RJ-45, Webcam, RGB KB Standard Keyboard
18" IPS WQXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz Display; 280W PSU, No, 4-Cell 90 WHr Battery; Gray Color
2TB PCIe NVMe SSD; HDMI, Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Type-C, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Windows 11 Home-64,
ASIN: B0H3WD9N7C
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 summary
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is a compact Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has a great AMD CPU and a lot of memory for its price. The laptop has the Radeon 8060S GPU which is not the best well-suited for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Merely Quad HD resolution is unimpressive for the 13″ monitor. Your 1000gb SSD storage is satisfactory but could be higher.
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 2.5K 180Hz 3ms ROG Nebula Touchscreen 13.4" Convertible 2-in-1 Gaming Notebook, AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395, 64GB LPDDR5X RAM 1TB SSD, Off Black, w/USB 3.0 Hub, W/GaLiMu
✔【Screen】 13.4-inch 2.5K QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 16:10 touch screen with a 180Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut;
✔【Memory & Storage】 64GB LPDDR5X-8000 MHz and 1TB Solid State Drive (SSD) storag;
✔【Processor】 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (16 Cores / 32 Threads, 3.0 GHz up to 5.1 GHz), with a built-in NPU delivering up to 50 TOPS for local AI workloads;
✔【Graphics】 Integrated AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics;
✔【Connectivity】 2 x USB4 Type-C ports (supporting DisplayPort and Power Delivery up to 40Gbps),1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port,1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL port,1 x MicroSD card reader (UHS-II),1 x 3.5mm audio combo jack, Wi-Fi7, Bluetooth 5.4;
✔【Operating System】 Windows 11
ASIN: B0H98LC51X