ASUS Zenbook S 14 vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
62.5Performance30.7
38.4Display26.5
69.3Battery33.3
88.4Portability76.6
9 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 140 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 14 wins this laptop face-off, 62.6 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and performance (+32). 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 S 14
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 69 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 77
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | 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 | 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 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB+95% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh+54% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+8% | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+36% | 18.5 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio | 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 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | 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 S 14 | 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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