ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
65.8Performance44
46.9Display38.4
60Battery77.9
84.4Portability93.4
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 58.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and display (+9). Dell XPS 13 (2026) 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 44
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 38
- 233% higher charging: 200 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 60
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 84
- 17% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.2 kg
- 15% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 14.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) | LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz+50% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core 5 320 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,978Top 41% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,269Top 14% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+35% | 52 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 200 W+233% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 1 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm | 12.7 mm+15% |
| Material | CNC-milled aluminum | CNC Machined Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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