Apple MacBook Neo vs ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
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
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 13.4 ″+3% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 180 Hz+200% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | AMD Radeon 8060S |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS 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
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 70 Wh+92% |
| Charging | 20 W | 200 W+900% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 1.2 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+15% | 14.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC-milled aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 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 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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