ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
65.8Performance61.1
46.9Display44.9
60Battery78.5
84.4Portability75.9
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)5 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) scores 63.2 against 63.5 for Framework Laptop 13 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Framework Laptop 13 Pro edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 61
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 76
- 100% higher charging: 200 W vs 100 W
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 180 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 42% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 21,269 vs 14,965
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 60
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 40% higher Peak brightness: 700 nits vs 500 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 13.5 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz+50% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 700 nits+40% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,978+1%Top 24% | 2,952Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,269+42%Top 6% | 14,965Top 38% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 74 Wh+6% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | 200 W+100% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+17% | 1.44 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+6% | 15.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-milled aluminum | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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