ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) vs Framework Laptop 12
33.8Performancechip28.4
23.3Display26.5
33.3Battery—
84.7Portability83.2
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA)1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) scores 40.2 against 40.5 for Framework Laptop 12. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Framework Laptop 12 edges ahead in display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA)
- Stronger performance score: 34 vs 28
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
- 15% lower weight: 1.1 kg vs 1.3 kg
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+15% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (100% DCI-P3, non-touch) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 (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 | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,079Bottom 2% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,391Bottom 12% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | — |
| Charging | 68 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.1 kg+15% | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm | — |
| Material | — | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort and power delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p with IR | — |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Arm) | Windows 11 / Linux |
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