ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs MSI Crosshair A17 HX D8W
65.8Performancespec-based56.5
82.9chipGraphics87.6
46.9Displayspec-based80
60Batteryspec-based86.7
84.4Portabilityspec-based20
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)4 spec wins — MSI Crosshair A17 HX D8W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) scores 65.7 against 65.7 for MSI Crosshair A17 HX D8W. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
- 57% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 50% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 29.7 mm
- 30% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 21,269 vs 16,362
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair A17 HX D8W
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 83
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 180 Hz
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
- 27% higher Screen size: 17 ″ vs 13.4 ″
- 20% higher charging: 240 W vs 200 W
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Crosshair A17 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 17 ″+27% |
| Panel type | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz | 240 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Crosshair A17 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Crosshair A17 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,978+5%Top 24% | 2,835Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,269+30%Top 5% | 16,362Top 30% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Crosshair A17 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 90 Wh+29% |
| Charging | 200 W | 240 W+20% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Crosshair A17 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+57% | 2.8 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+50% | 29.7 mm |
| Material | CNC-milled aluminum | Metal lid, plastic base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Crosshair A17 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera | 720p HD with shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Crosshair A17 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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