ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
65.8Performance39.9
46.9Display41.6
60Battery59.6
84.4Portability76.7
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 51.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and portability (+8). Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) 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 40
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 77
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 13.8 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz+50% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | Qualcomm Adreno |
| 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 | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,978+23%Top 41% | 2,430Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,269+64%Top 14% | 13,000Bottom 39% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+30% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 200 W+208% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+10% | 1.34 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+15% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | CNC-milled aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4, USB-A 3.1, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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