ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
65.8Performance38.3
46.9Display26.5
60Battery61.1
84.4Portability80.5
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 48, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+28) and display (+20). Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 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 38
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 81
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 200% higher Refresh rate: 180 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
- Lower launch price: $1,549 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 14 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) | IPS (WUXGA low-power) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz+200% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | Intel Graphics (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 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,978+32%Top 41% | 2,250Bottom 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,269+147%Top 14% | 8,600Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+21% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 200 W+208% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+3% | 1.24 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+12% | 16.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-milled aluminum | Recycled aluminum and magnesium |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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