ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs Framework Laptop 12
49.3Performance30.7
55Display26.5
86.7Battery—
42.5Portability83.2
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and performance (+19). 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 TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 27
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 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 43
- 43% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.27 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+31% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) | — |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | — |
| Charging | 280 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.3 kg+43% |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm | — |
| Material | — | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, G-SYNC; one with power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Webcam | 720p HD | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 / Linux |
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