ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
65.8Performance42.4
46.9Display38.4
60Battery99.3
84.4Portability51.3
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 55.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+33) and performance (+23). Dell XPS 16 (9640) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 51
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 60
- 42% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 70 Wh
- 22% higher Screen size: 16.3 ″ vs 13.4 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,899 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 16.3 ″+22% |
| Panel type | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) | IPS (4K OLED touch 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 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| 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 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,978+23%Top 27% | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,269+56%Top 8% | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 100 Wh+42% |
| Charging | 200 W+54% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+44% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+20% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | CNC-milled aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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