ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
65.8Performance39.9
46.9Display38.4
60Battery54.1
84.4Portability65.8
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)1 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and portability (+19). Dell XPS 14 (9440) 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 40
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 66
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (9440)
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 14.5 ″+8% |
| Panel type | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) |
| 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 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| 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 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,978+28%Top 41% | 2,330Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,269+69%Top 14% | 12,600Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+1% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 200 W+100% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+29% | 1.68 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+17% | 18 mm |
| Material | CNC-milled aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, microSD, 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) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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