ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs MSI Stealth 18 HX A2W
65.8Performancespec-basedchip70.1
82.9chipGraphics97.5
46.9Displayspec-based40
60Batteryspec-based99.9
84.4Portabilityspec-based24
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)4 spec wins — MSI Stealth 18 HX A2W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) scores 65.7 against 65.6 for MSI Stealth 18 HX A2W. 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)
- 58% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.89 kg
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 180 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 38% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 24 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 18 HX A2W
- Stronger graphics score: 98 vs 83
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 43% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 70 Wh
- 40% higher charging: 280 W vs 200 W
- 34% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 13.4 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Stealth 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 18 ″+34% |
| Panel type | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz+50% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Stealth 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR7, up to 150W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) | DDR5-6400 (2 slots, up to 96GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Stealth 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,978Top 24% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,269Top 5% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 22,099Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Stealth 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 100 Wh+43% |
| Charging | 200 W | 280 W+40% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Stealth 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+58% | 2.89 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+38% | 24 mm |
| Material | CNC-milled aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Stealth 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, 2.5G Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera | 1080p IR with privacy shutter and HDR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MSI Stealth 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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