ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
65.8Performance42.9
46.9Display31.8
60Battery52
84.4Portability61.4
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)1 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+23) and performance (+23). Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) 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 43
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 61
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.4 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz+50% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,978+8%Top 27% | 2,763Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,269+97%Top 8% | 10,803Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+9% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | 200 W+208% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+36% | 1.87 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+12% | 17 mm |
| Material | CNC-milled aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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