ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
49.3Performance61.1
55Display44.9
86.7Battery78.5
42.5Portability75.9
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)4 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 57.7, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+33) and performance (+12). ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (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 TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 79
- 180% higher charging: 280 W vs 100 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 21% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 74 Wh
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 43
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 37% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 2.27 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,952Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,965Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+21% | 74 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | 280 W+180% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.44 kg+37% |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm | 15.9 mm+28% |
| Material | — | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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