ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) vs Framework Laptop 12
62.7Performance30.7
55Display26.5
86.7Battery—
50.3Portability83.2
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.8 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+32) and display (+29). 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 F16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 27
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 50
- 41% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.2 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+31% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB, G-Sync | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24C/24T, up to 5.4GHz) | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 115W (8GB GDDR7) | — |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2x M.2 slots) | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | — |
| Charging | 280 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.3 kg+41% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum lid, MIL-STD-810H tested | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery / G-SYNC), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 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 6E (802.11ax) | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera | — |
| Biometrics | IR camera with Windows Hello face recognition | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 / Linux |
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