Asus Vivobook 15 vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
44Performance30.7
21.6Display26.5
22.7Battery33.3
65.3Portability76.6
3 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 154 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Asus Vivobook 15 scores 37.6 against 38.5 for Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) edges ahead in portability and battery, or by price.
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 $699
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 33 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 65
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 250 nits
- 33% higher charging: 60 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+28% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR4 | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 42 Wh | 50 Wh+19% |
| Charging | 45 W | 60 W+33% |
Design
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 1.3 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+3% | 18.5 mm |
| Material | — | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p HD with privacy shutter | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor | 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 Vivobook 15 | 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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