ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
44Performance61.1
48Display44.9
60Battery78.5
—Portability75.9
2 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406)3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and performance (+17). ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406)
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 45
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 60
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+4% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | — | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,952Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,965Top 41% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 74 Wh+6% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 1.44 kg |
| Thickness | — | 15.9 mm |
| Material | — | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | — | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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