ASUS Zenbook S 14 vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
62.5Performance61.1
38.4Display44.9
69.3Battery78.5
88.4Portability75.9
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 144 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook S 14 scores 62.6 against 63.5 for Framework Laptop 13 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Framework Laptop 13 Pro edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 14
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 76
- 25% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 15.9 mm
- 17% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.44 kg
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 69
- 105% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+4% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 700 nits+40% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 2,048 GB+105% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,952Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,965Top 19% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh+3% | 74 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+17% | 1.44 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+25% | 15.9 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | IR facial recognition | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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