ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition
65.8Performancespec-based57.3
82.9chipGraphics—
46.9Displayspec-based54.7
60Batteryspec-based98.7
84.4Portabilityspec-based55.8
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)3 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) scores 65.7 against 65.5 for Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 54% higher charging: 200 W vs 130 W
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 180 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 41% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.02 kg
- 16% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 17.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,200 vs $3,800
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 41% higher capacity: 99 Wh vs 70 Wh
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.4 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) | Tandem OLED (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz+50% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X (18-core) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | NVIDIA Blackwell RTX (5120-core) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-9400 (unified memory) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe Gen4 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,978Top 24% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,269Top 5% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 99 Wh+41% |
| Charging | 200 W+54% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+41% | 2.02 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+16% | 17.8 mm |
| Material | CNC-milled aluminum | CNC-machined aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), HDMI 2.1b, SDXC v7.1 card reader, universal 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 4K HDR with IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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