ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
40Performance30.7
29.8Display26.5
66.7Battery33.3
82Portability76.6
7 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) wins this laptop face-off, 50.9 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and performance (+9). Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 77
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $850
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+15% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 500) | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,552Bottom 37% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,279Bottom 21% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+50% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.28 kg+2% | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+19% | 18.5 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort/PD), 1x 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 | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | 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 Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | 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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