ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
49.3Performance30.7
55Display26.5
86.7Battery33.3
42.5Portability76.6
6 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+53) and display (+29). 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 A16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 33
- 367% higher charging: 280 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 43
- 43% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.27 kg
- 17% lower thickness: 18.5 mm vs 22.1 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+31% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+80% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 280 W+367% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.3 kg+43% |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm | 18.5 mm+17% |
| Material | — | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4x 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-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | — | None on this configuration — fingerprint reader is bundled only with the Core 5 320/Core 7 350 pre-built tiers, not Core 3 304 |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) |
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