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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)

WINNER
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
59.5Inno Score
VS
Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
53Inno Score
63.4Performance50.9
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery50.9
24.5Portability80
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)

InnoReviews verdict

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and display (+17). Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) 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 51
  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
  • Stronger battery score: 87 vs 51
  • 533% higher charging: 380 W vs 60 W
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)

  • Stronger portability score: 80 vs 25
  • 51% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.65 kg
  • 48% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 30.8 mm
  • Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $2,700

Display

Display comparison: ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Screen size16 ″+19%13.5 ″
Panel typeIPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC)IPS (matte)
Resolution2560x16002880x1920
Refresh rate240 Hz+100%120 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 275HXAMD Ryzen AI 7 350
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPUAMD Radeon 860M
RAM32 GB32 GB
RAM typeDDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB)DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Geekbench 6 (single)3,012+8%Top 34%2,790Bottom 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)19,535+49%Top 23%13,100Bottom 41%

Battery

Battery comparison: ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Capacity90 Wh+48%61 Wh
Web browsing endurance—10 h
Charging380 W+533%60 W

Design

Design comparison: ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Weight2.65 kg1.3 kg+51%
Thickness30.8 mm15.9 mm+48%
MaterialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Ports2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
Webcam1080p FHD + IR1080p with privacy switches
BiometricsIR face (Windows Hello)Fingerprint reader

Software

Software comparison: ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11

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