ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
65.8Performance68.2
46.9Display78.4
60Battery42.9
84.4Portability20
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 56.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+64) and battery (+17). ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 20
- 64% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 53% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,200 vs $4,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 47
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 90% higher charging: 380 W vs 200 W
- 34% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 13.4 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 18 ″+34% |
| Panel type | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz | 240 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,200 nits+140% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,978Top 41% | 3,100+4%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,269+1%Top 14% | 21,000Top 16% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 90 Wh+29% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 200 W | 380 W+90% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+64% | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+53% | 32 mm |
| Material | CNC-milled aluminum | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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