Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3480AA vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
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49.3Performance30.7
58Display26.5
60Battery33.3
82Portability76.6
9 spec wins — Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3480AA0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3480AA wins this laptop face-off, 59.7 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+32) and battery (+27). 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 UX3480AA
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 77
- 175% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,049
Display
| Spec | Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3480AA | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+15% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+175% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3480AA | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3480AA | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+40% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3480AA | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.28 kg+2% | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+19% | 18.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3480AA | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 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 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR facial 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 UX3480AA | 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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