ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
65.8Performance44
46.9Display29.8
60Battery94.7
84.4Portability85.7
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)1 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 59.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and display (+17). Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) 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 44
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 30
- 200% higher Refresh rate: 180 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 60
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 13.6 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz+200% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | Apple M5 (8-core GPU) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) | — |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,978Top 41% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,269Top 14% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 200 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+3% | 1.24 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm | — |
| Material | CNC-milled aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera | — |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
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