The Z13’s design sticks close to the previous model we reviewed, although there are some important differences. You still get a slim and compact convertible tablet (not to be confused with Asus’ Flow X13, a rotating-screen convertible), albeit slightly thicker than the last model, at 0.51 by 11.81 by 8.03 inches (HWD). It’s also a very portable 2.64 pounds. The aluminum chassis feels high quality, with a sturdy rear kickstand and a strong hinge.

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The back panel of the tablet keeps the visual flair of the previous edition, but remixes it. As in the last model, you get a window that lets you peek at a slice of the mainboard, enhanced with some RGB lighting. But the window gets repositioned in the new model and picks up some diagonal stripes.

The Z13’s detachable keyboard, meanwhile, stays the same as the last version’s. It’s built almost exactly in the style of Microsoft’s Surface Pro devices, but unlike the Surface, the Z13’s keyboard is included with the tablet. (The base model is much pricier, though.) The Z13’s keyboard and tablet lock together easily with a magnetic connection.

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The keyboard attaches at a slight angle for more comfortable typing, and it’s a bit stiffer and sturdier than the Surface solution. You won’t quite get a laptop typing experience, but it’s comfortable enough, and the keys have some nice travel—not always a given for this type of slim detachable keyboard.

The display—shared across all the Z13 models—looks great, with. It delivers sharp 1600p (2,560 by 1,600) resolution and gets plenty bright, and the 13.4-inch size feels roomy enough for this type of device.

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Port selection distinguishes the new Z13 from previous editions. The new Flow Z13’s left side holds a microSD card slot, the power connector, an HDMI connection, and two USB Type-C ports with power delivery. Previously, the left edge had no HDMI port or SD slot, just one USB-C port and a proprietary connection for an external GPU enclosure; newer eGPUs connect over USB-C. The right side is the same as before, with one USB Type-A port and a headphone jack.

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