ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
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65.8Performance35.5
46.9Display27.3
60Battery69.5
84.4Portability82.8
11 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)0 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+30) and display (+20). Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) 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 36
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 27
- 344% higher charging: 200 W vs 45 W
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 200% higher Refresh rate: 180 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 60
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″+3% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz+200% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+18% | 425 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,978+30%Top 27% | 2,287Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,269+91%Top 8% | 11,125Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+40% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 200 W+344% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+2% | 1.22 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+4% | 15.6 mm |
| Material | CNC-milled aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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