ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
46.6Performance61.1
55.5Display44.9
86.7Battery78.5
62.8Portability75.9
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)7 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 60.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and portability (+13). ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) 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 Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 79
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher charging: 200 W vs 100 W
- 21% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 74 Wh
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 63
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 40% higher Peak brightness: 700 nits vs 500 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,000
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) | 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 Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,525Bottom 31% | 2,952+17%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,588Top 48% | 14,965+3%Top 41% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+21% | 74 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | 200 W+100% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.85 kg | 1.44 kg+22% |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm | 15.9 mm+3% |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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