ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
65.8Performance54.1
46.9Display39.9
60Battery73.3
84.4Portability35.7
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)3 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+49) and performance (+12). Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) 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 54
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 40
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 36
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 49% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.36 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 60
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.4 ″
- 15% higher charging: 230 W vs 200 W
- 14% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 70 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz+9% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,978+4%Top 41% | 2,856Bottom 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,269+24%Top 14% | 17,201Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 80 Wh+14% |
| Charging | 200 W | 230 W+15% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+49% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+41% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | CNC-milled aluminum | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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