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Apple MacBook Neo vs ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)

Apple MacBook Neo
41.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
63.2Inno Score
40.4Performance65.8
29.8Display46.9
20Battery60
86.4Portability84.4
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)

InnoReviews verdict

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and performance (+25). Apple MacBook Neo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo

  • 19% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,978
  • 15% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 14.9 mm
  • Lower launch price: $599 vs $2,200

Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)

  • Stronger performance score: 66 vs 40
  • Stronger display score: 47 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 60 vs 20
  • 900% higher charging: 200 W vs 20 W
  • 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB

Display

Display comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
SpecApple MacBook NeoASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
Screen size13 ″13.4 ″+3%
Panel typeLiquid Retina IPS LCDIPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating)
Resolution2408x15062560x1600
Refresh rate60 Hz180 Hz+200%
Peak brightness500 nits500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
SpecApple MacBook NeoASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
ProcessorApple A18 Pro (6-core)AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
GraphicsApple A18 Pro 5-core GPUAMD Radeon 8060S
RAM8 GB32 GB+300%
RAM typeLPDDR5X (unified)LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered)
Storage256 GB1,024 GB+300%
Storage typeSSDM.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
SpecApple MacBook NeoASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
Geekbench 6 (single)3,535+19%Top 24%2,978Top 41%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,920Bottom 6%21,269+138%Top 14%

Battery

Battery comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
SpecApple MacBook NeoASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
Capacity37 Wh70 Wh+92%
Charging20 W200 W+900%

Design

Design comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
SpecApple MacBook NeoASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
Weight1.23 kg1.2 kg+2%
Thickness12.7 mm+15%14.9 mm
MaterialAluminumCNC-milled aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
SpecApple MacBook NeoASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
PortsUSB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm2x 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-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth65.4
Webcam1080p FaceTime HD5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera
BiometricsTouch ID (512GB model only)IR face (Windows Hello)

Software

Software comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
SpecApple MacBook NeoASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
Operating systemmacOS TahoeWindows 11 Home

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