ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
65.8Performance51.6
46.9Display38.4
60Battery70.7
84.4Portability79.4
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 57.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14) and display (+9). ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) 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 performance score: 66 vs 52
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 79
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 59% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 21,269 vs 13,363
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 60
- 20% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 14.9 mm
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.4 ″
- 11% higher capacity: 78 Wh vs 70 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz+50% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (on board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,978+6%Top 27% | 2,817Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,269+59%Top 8% | 13,363Top 50% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 78 Wh+11% |
| Charging | 200 W+208% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+20% | 1.5 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm | 11.9 mm+20% |
| Material | CNC-milled aluminum | Ceraluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, display/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, SD 4.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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