Alienware m16 R2 vs ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
42.1Performance65.8
49Display46.9
86.7Battery60
30.4Portability84.4
4 spec wins — Alienware m16 R26 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+54) and performance (+24). Alienware m16 R2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware m16 R2
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 60
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 180 Hz
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
- 20% higher charging: 240 W vs 200 W
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.4 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,200
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 30
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 68% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 21,269 vs 12,670
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+33% | 180 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | AMD Radeon 8060S |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 2,978+25%Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | 21,269+68%Top 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+20% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.2 kg+54% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 14.9 mm+37% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | CNC-milled aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 1.4, 15W PD), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ-45, microSD, 3.5mm combo | 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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