Skip to content
InnoReviews

ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA) vs Framework Laptop 12

ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA)
37.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Framework Laptop 12

Framework

Framework Laptop 12

$799

37.5Inno Score
31.5chipPerformancechip28.4
32.8chipGraphicschip36.3
23.3Displayspec-based26.5
33.3Batteryspec-based33.3
76Portabilityspec-based76.6
3 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA)2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA) scores 37.2 against 37.5 for Framework Laptop 12. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Framework Laptop 12 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA)

  • Stronger performance score: 32 vs 28
  • 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
  • 13% higher charging: 68 W vs 60 W

Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12

  • Stronger graphics score: 36 vs 33
  • 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits

Display

Display comparison: ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA) versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA)Framework Laptop 12
Screen size14 ″+15%12.2 ″
Panel typeOLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3, 1,000,000:1 contrast)IPS LCD
Resolution1920x12001920x1200
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits400 nits+33%

Performance

Performance comparison: ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA) versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA)Framework Laptop 12
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 (8-core, up to 2.97GHz, 30MB cache)Intel Core i3-1315U
GraphicsQualcomm Adreno GPU (integrated)Intel UHD Graphics (integrated)
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X (onboard, not upgradeable)DDR5-5200
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typeM.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSDM.2 2230 NVMe SSD

Battery

Battery comparison: ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA) versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA)Framework Laptop 12
Capacity50 Wh50 Wh
Charging68 W+13%60 W

Design

Design comparison: ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA) versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA)Framework Laptop 12
Weight1.39 kg1.3 kg+6%
Thickness16.9 mm+8%18.5 mm
MaterialAll-metal chassis, MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability testingOvermolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA) versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA)Framework Laptop 12
Ports2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort/Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jackModular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3
WebcamFHD IR camera with Windows Hello support1080p
BiometricsWindows Hello IR camera (no fingerprint reader)—

Software

Software comparison: ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA) versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA)Framework Laptop 12
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 / Linux

Related comparisons

ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA)vs ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5408QA)VSASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA)vs Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (15-inch Snapdragon)VSASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA)vs ASUS Vivobook 14 (X1407QA)VSASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA)vs Dell Pro Essential 14VSFramework Laptop 12vs ASUS Vivobook S16 Flip (TP5608QA)VSFramework Laptop 12vs ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5608QA)VSFramework Laptop 12vs ASUS Vivobook 14 (X1407QA)VSFramework Laptop 12vs ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5408QA)VS

Try another matchup