ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs MSI Katana 15
65.8Performance40.5
46.9Display33.6
60Battery29
84.4Portability39.4
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)1 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+45) and battery (+31). MSI Katana 15 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 41
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 39
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 250 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- 16% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 13.4 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 15.6 ″+16% |
| Panel type | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz+25% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+100% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,978+23%Top 41% | 2,430Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,269+87%Top 14% | 11,400Bottom 12% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+31% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 200 W+11% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+47% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+40% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-milled aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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