Asus Vivobook 15 vs Framework Laptop 12
44Performance30.7
21.6Display26.5
22.7Battery—
65.3Portability83.2
2 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 152 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 12 wins this laptop face-off, 41.5 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+18) and display (+5). Asus Vivobook 15 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 15
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 28% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ 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 65
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 250 nits
- 24% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.7 kg
Display
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+28% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | — |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR4 | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD | — |
Battery
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 42 Wh | — |
| Charging | 45 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 1.3 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | — |
| Material | — | Recycled aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 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 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Webcam | 720p HD with privacy shutter | — |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor | — |
Software
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 / Linux |
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