A 2.65-pound gaming machine with 64GB of RAM and performance that trades blows with discrete GPU laptops just got significantly cheaper. Best Buy is running a limited-time deal on the Asus ROG Flow Z13, knocking $800 off the price and bringing this 2-in-1 convertible down to $2,199.99 with free shipping.
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What you actually get for $2,199.99
This isn't a stripped-down configuration. The unit on sale packs a 13.4-inch 2560x1600 IPS display running at 180Hz, an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor paired with the Radeon 8060S integrated GPU, 64GB of LPDDR5X-8000MHz RAM, and a 1TB SSD. The chassis is CNC-machined aluminum alloy with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protecting the touchscreen.
Here's the thing about the Radeon 8060S: it's not a typical integrated graphics chip. AMD's iGPU solution here delivers performance in the same ballpark as a discrete RTX 5060 mobile, which puts it ahead of the RTX 4060 mobile. That's a meaningful benchmark for a machine with no dedicated GPU taking up space and power.
Why the 64GB configuration matters more than it sounds
Because the RAM is soldered directly to the board, there's no upgrading it later. Whatever ships in the box is what you're stuck with. The 32GB version of this same laptop was previously selling for around $2,300, which means this deal gives you double the memory at a lower price point. RAM prices have stayed elevated, so the value gap here is wider than the headline discount suggests.
64GB of unified memory also opens up more headroom for AI workloads, content creation, and running multiple demanding applications alongside games without the system throttling.
The 2-in-1 form factor is the real wildcard
The keyboard on the Flow Z13 detaches completely, turning the machine into a tablet that's not dramatically larger than a handheld gaming PC. At 2.65 pounds, it's genuinely portable in a way that most gaming laptops aren't. The tradeoff for that portability has historically been performance, but the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 changes that equation.
For players already invested in the ROG ecosystem, the Flow Z13 slots in as a high-performance companion to handhelds like the ROG Ally. If you're optimizing games for portable play, the best ROG Xbox Ally X settings guide for ChainStaff gives a solid sense of how ROG hardware handles demanding titles at different power profiles, and the Z13 operates in a similar tuning philosophy.
How this deal stacks up
The original MSRP sits at $2,899.99, so the 24% discount is real, not a manufactured markdown off an inflated sticker price.
Who this machine is actually built for
The Flow Z13 is a specific kind of device for a specific kind of buyer: someone who wants genuine gaming performance without carrying a full-sized laptop, values the flexibility of tablet mode, and doesn't want to compromise on display quality. The 180Hz panel at 2.5K resolution is the kind of screen that makes a difference in fast-paced titles.
For players who want to squeeze every frame out of their ROG hardware, check out our Invincible VS settings guide for ROG Ally to see how the ROG platform handles performance tuning in practice.
The deal is live now at Best Buy. For more hardware coverage and gaming deals worth your time, browse our full gaming guides section as we continue tracking the best setups for portable and desktop play.
