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ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)

WINNER
ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
54Inno Score
VS
48.5Performance30.7
41.5Display26.5
64Battery33.3
69.8Portability76.6
6 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)

InnoReviews verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 54 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and performance (+18). Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)

  • Stronger performance score: 49 vs 31
  • Stronger display score: 42 vs 27
  • Stronger battery score: 64 vs 33
  • 233% higher charging: 200 W vs 60 W
  • 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz

Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)

  • Stronger portability score: 77 vs 70
  • 11% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.46 kg
  • Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,500

Display

Display comparison: ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) versus Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
SpecASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
Screen size14 ″+15%12.2 ″
Panel typeIPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync)LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support)
Resolution2560x16001920x1200
Refresh rate165 Hz+175%60 Hz
Peak brightness400 nits400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) versus Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
SpecASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
ProcessorAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370Intel Core 3 304
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6)Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz)
RAM16 GB+100%8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-7500 (soldered)DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM)
Storage1,024 GB+100%512 GB
Storage typeM.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots)M.2 2230 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) versus Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
SpecASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
Geekbench 6 (single)2,846Top 39%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)13,799Top 45%—

Battery

Battery comparison: ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) versus Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
SpecASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
Capacity73 Wh+46%50 Wh
Charging200 W+233%60 W

Design

Design comparison: ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) versus Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
SpecASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
Weight1.46 kg1.3 kg+11%
Thickness19.9 mm18.5 mm+7%
MaterialAluminum lid and bottom panel, plastic keyboard deck (MIL-STD-810H tested)Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) versus Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
SpecASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
Ports1x USB4 (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio jack4x swappable Expansion Cards (2x rear Thunderbolt 4, 2x front USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB-C/USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD options), 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213)
Bluetooth5.26.0
Webcam1080p FHD IR camera1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch
BiometricsWindows Hello IR face recognitionNone on this configuration — fingerprint reader is bundled only with the Core 5 320/Core 7 350 pre-built tiers, not Core 3 304

Software

Software comparison: ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) versus Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
SpecASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeFedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available)

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