ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5608QA) vs Framework Laptop 12
35.5chipPerformancechip28.4
32.8chipGraphicschip36.3
23.3Displayspec-based26.5
33.3Batteryspec-based33.3
69.7Portabilityspec-based76.6
4 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5608QA)2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5608QA) scores 37.4 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 S16 (S5608QA)
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 28
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 31% higher Screen size: 16 ″ 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
- 19% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.6 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5608QA) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+31% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (100% DCI-P3, 1,000,000:1 contrast) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5608QA) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU (integrated) | Intel UHD Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5608QA) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 68 W+13% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5608QA) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 1.3 kg+19% |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+8% | 18.5 mm |
| Material | Metal (three-part body), MIL-STD-810H tested | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5608QA) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 3.5mm combo audio jack | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 1080p |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5608QA) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro | Windows 11 / Linux |
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