ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs Dell XPS 14 (2026)
65.8Performance58.6
46.9Display38.4
60Battery60
84.4Portability78.6
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)1 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+9) and performance (+7). Dell XPS 14 (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 59
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 79
- 100% higher charging: 200 W vs 100 W
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 180 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (2026)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 14 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz+50% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+2% | 1,000 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 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,978+2%Top 41% | 2,927Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,269+24%Top 14% | 17,121Top 36% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 200 W+100% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+13% | 1.38 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+2% | 15.2 mm |
| Material | CNC-milled aluminum | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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