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Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score
- Performance is scored from the laptop's CPU and GPU; few laptops have a published whole-system benchmark.
- Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.
Verdict
Key takeaways
- Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) leads Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) overall by 15 points (69 vs 54 out of 100).
- Key differences: refresh rate, where Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) has 180 vs 120 Hz; brightness, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) is 1,500 nits brighter; display resolution, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) has 3024 × 1986 vs 2560 × 1600 px; weight, where Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) is 0.18 kg lighter; display type, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) has OLED vs IPS.
Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) leads overall
Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) · 80 overall, #5 of 94
69
Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) · 64 overall, #54 of 94
54
Key differences
- Refresh rateAsus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) 180 vs 120 Hz
- BrightnessApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) 1,500 nits brighter
- Display resolutionApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) 3024 × 1986 vs 2560 × 1600 px
- WeightAsus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) 0.18 kg lighter
- Display typeApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) OLED vs IPS
Scores by Category
ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins 8 of 14 categories · MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) wins 4
| Category | ROG Flow Z13 (2025)MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Display | +21 | |
| Performance | +80 | |
| Battery | +4 | |
| Memory | +33 | |
| Design & Weight | +12 | |
| Processor | +7 | |
| Storage | +20 | |
| Integrated Graphics | +31 | |
| Ports | +9 | |
| Connectivity | Tie | |
| Webcam | +100 | |
| Security | +44 | |
| Sound | +4 | |
| Input | Tie |
Physical Comparison
ROG Flow Z13 (2025)MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) is 0.18 kg (15%) heavier than ROG Flow Z13 (2025).
Value for Money
Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).
ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Watch-outs
Compromises to know before you buy
Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
- RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.
Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
- No USB-A ports — older accessories need an adapter.
Detailed Specifications
Processor
| Feature | ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
Processor model |
Integrated Graphics
| Feature | ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
Integrated graphics model |
Memory
| Feature | ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
Memory capacity | 128 GB433% more | 24 GB |
Technology | ||
Memory upgradeable | No | N/A |
Storage
| Feature | ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
Storage capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
Display
| Feature | ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
Size | 13.4 in | 14.2 in6% more |
Display resolution | 2560 × 1600 px | 3024 × 1986 px |
Refresh rate | 180 Hz50% more | 120 Hz |
Display type | ||
Brightness | 500 nits | 2,000 nits300% more |
Battery
| Feature | ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
Battery capacity | 70 Wh | 72.6 Wh4% more |
Ports
| Feature | ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
USB Type C | 2 | 3 |
Thunderbolt technology |
Design & Weight
| Feature | ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
Dimensions | 30.0 × 20.4 × 1.49 cm | 31.08 × 21.63 × 1.50 cm |
Weight | 1.2 kg13% less | 1.38 kg |
Performance
| Feature | ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
PassMark CPU Mark | 54,789 | N/A |
Active cooling | Yes | N/A |
Specification Note
Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.
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