Asus Vivobook 14 vs Framework Laptop 12
30.7Performance30.7
21.6Display26.5
22.7Battery—
74.3Portability83.2
1 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 142 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 12 wins this laptop face-off, 41.5 to 34.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+9) and display (+5). Asus Vivobook 14 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Asus Vivobook 14
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 22
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 74
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 250 nits
Display
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+15% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR4 | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD | — |
Battery
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 42 Wh | — |
| Charging | 45 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg | 1.3 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | — |
| Material | Plastic | Recycled aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Webcam | 720p HD | — |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 / Linux |
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