ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
65.8Performance47.5
46.9Display41.6
60Battery78.7
84.4Portability75.1
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 57.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and portability (+9). Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) 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 48
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 75
- 100% higher charging: 200 W vs 100 W
- 69% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 21,269 vs 12,578
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 60
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 20% higher capacity: 84 Wh vs 70 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 14 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz+50% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,978+17%Top 27% | 2,540Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,269+69%Top 8% | 12,578Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 84 Wh+20% |
| Charging | 200 W+100% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+18% | 1.46 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+7% | 16 mm |
| Material | CNC-milled aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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