ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA) vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
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30.7Performance30.7
23.3Display26.5
33.3Battery33.3
76Portability76.6
3 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA)2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA) 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 display and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA)
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
- 13% higher charging: 68 W vs 60 W
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+15% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3, 1,000,000:1 contrast) | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 (8-core, up to 2.97GHz, 30MB cache) | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU (integrated) | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (onboard, not upgradeable) | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 68 W+13% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.39 kg | 1.3 kg+6% |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+8% | 18.5 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis, MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability testing | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x 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 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 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | FHD IR camera with Windows Hello support | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR camera (no fingerprint reader) | 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 S14 Flip (TP5408QA) | 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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