ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
63.4Performance61.1
55.5Display44.9
86.7Battery78.5
24.5Portability75.9
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)5 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 59.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+51). ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) 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 display score: 56 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 79
- 280% higher charging: 380 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 31% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 19,535 vs 14,965
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 25
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 49% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 46% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 2.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 700 nits+40% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+2%Top 34% | 2,952Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+31%Top 23% | 14,965Top 41% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+21% | 74 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | 380 W+280% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.44 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 15.9 mm+49% |
| Material | Plastic | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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