ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs Framework Laptop 12
65.8Performance30.7
46.9Display26.5
60Battery—
84.4Portability83.2
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+35) and display (+20). Framework Laptop 12 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 31
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 27
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 200% higher Refresh rate: 180 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″+10% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz+200% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | — |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,978Top 41% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,269Top 14% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | — |
| Charging | 200 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+8% | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm | — |
| Material | CNC-milled aluminum | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera | — |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 / Linux |
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