ASUS Zenbook S 14 vs Framework Laptop 12
62.5Performance30.7
38.4Display26.5
69.3Battery—
88.4Portability83.2
6 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 140 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 14 wins this laptop face-off, 62.6 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+32) and display (+12). Framework Laptop 12 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 S 14
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 83
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+15% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | — |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,000 GB+95% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh | — |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+8% | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm | — |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR | — |
| Biometrics | IR facial recognition | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 / Linux |
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