ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs Framework Laptop 12
63.4Performance30.7
55.5Display26.5
86.7Battery—
24.5Portability83.2
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+33) and display (+29). Framework Laptop 12 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 Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 27
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 25
- 51% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+31% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | — |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012Top 34% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535Top 23% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | — |
| Charging | 380 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.3 kg+51% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | — |
| Material | Plastic | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | — |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 / Linux |
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