ASUS TUF 18″ (90NR0NM1-M00050) vs ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Comparison summary
- ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is a better laptop for gaming but ASUS TUF 18″ is a better deal.
- For performance ROG Flow Z13 has a lot better performing processor. It also contains more memory.
- For graphics performance ROG Flow Z13 has a lot better performing graphics card.
- ROG Flow Z13 has a higher resolution screen (Quad HD).
- TUF 18″ features a bigger display. For portability ROG Flow Z13 is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
- TUF 18″ has a bigger SSD.
ASUS TUF 18″ (90NR0NM1-M00050)
ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Compare specifications
| ASUS TUF 18″ (90NR0NM1-M00050) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 260 | 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 5050 | Radeon 8060S |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 13.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) | Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.75 lbs (2.61 kg) | 2.65 lbs (1.2 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.72 x 11.16 x 1.06 inches | 11.81 x 8.03 x 0.51 inches |
| (39.93 x 28.35 x 2.69 cm) | (30 x 20.4 x 1.3 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| June 26, 2026 | September 23, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,089.00 | $2,689.95 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,089.00 | $2,689.95 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
ASUS TUF 18″ (90NR0NM1-M00050)
ASUS ROG Flow Z13
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ASUS TUF 18″ (90NR0NM1-M00050) summary
ASUS TUF is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top AMD processor, though enough memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5050 video card that is weak great for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. Your 4000gb SSD storage is a remarkable amount. Just WUXGA resolution is poor for the 18-inch 144 Hz IPS display. It is quite lightweight at only 5.75 lbs (2.61 kg).
ASUS TUF Gaming A18 18" 144Hz WUXGA (1920x1200) IPS Laptop 2025 New | AMD Ryzen 7 260 8-Core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 | Single-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard | Wi-Fi 6E | 32GB DDR5 4TB SSD | Win11 Pro
AMD Ryzen 7 260 8-Core Processor (Up to 5.1 GHz, 16 MB Smart cache, 8 Cores, 16 Threads)
Upgraded to 32GB DDR5 SDRAM 5600 MHz, 4TB PCI-E NVMe Solid State Drive for Storage.
Stunning 18" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS 300 nits Anti-glare, 100% sRGB, G-Sync, 144Hz , Thin Bezel LCD Display powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 with 8GB GDDR7
1x USB Type-C support DisplayPort, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support Power Delivery / DisplayPort / G-Sync / 10Gbps, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A support 10Gbps, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x RJ-45, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Headphone and microphone combo jack
Full-Size Single-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard with Numpad; Realtek Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3; 1080p + IR Camera; 90Whr 4-Cell Lithium-Ion battery (up to 6 hours battery life); 15.71" x 11.14" x 1.05" inches, 5.73 lbs; Jaeger Gray; 240W AC Adapter, 1 x Kailone Tech 32GB USB Drive included
ASIN: B0H6P11DCN
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 summary
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is a good value portable Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the Radeon 8060S graphics card that is exceptional great for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a remarkable AMD processor and plenty of RAM for its price. It is light enough at 2.65 lbs (1.2 kg). Only Quad HD resolution is underwhelming for the 13″ display. The 1000gb SSD storage is reasonable leaves room for improvement.
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, Wi-Fi7, Off Black, w/USB 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: B0HKTB65X6