The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a powerful AMD Ryzen processor and an Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, making it well-suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. It has a larger storage capacity and higher RAM, but this comes with increased weight and a slightly shorter battery life. The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is lighter and more portable with a longer battery life, ideal for general use and travel. While its Intel Iris Xe GPU is less powerful, it is adequate for everyday tasks. Both have high-quality builds and displays, but the ASUS has a touchscreen feature the Framework lacks. The Framework is more customizable with available RAM and storage slots, while the ASUS is geared more toward high-performance activities. If budget allows and performance is the priority, choose ASUS; for portability and everyday use, go for Framework. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Framework Laptop 13 (2023)
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.3/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 excels in engineering and design use due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, ample RAM, high-performance Nvidia RTX GPU, and a superior screen quality with high resolution, brightness, and color coverage which are very important for such tasks.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.5/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for content creation, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
472.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Framework Laptop 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 likely boasts a high-resolution, bright display with accurate color representation, making it excellent for general use and appealing for engineering and design applications where color fidelity is vital. However, despite these qualities, for gaming and 3D tasks, the screen's refresh rate may not be high enough to ensure the smooth visuals those applications demand. In contrast, the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) provides adequate screen resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and sufficient color accuracy for engineering and design, but like the ASUS, it may also fall short in providing the desirable high refresh rates for fluid 3D and gaming experiences.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Framework Laptop 13 has 7.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,079
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) costs $1,079.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out with its convertible design that allows it to function both as a laptop and a tablet, powerful CPU and graphics, ample storage and memory, high-resolution touchscreen, and robust build quality, though it has moderate portability and battery life.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Framework Laptop 13 (2023) are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) compare to other laptops
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
"If you’re thinking of investing in your first Framework, now is the time. The kinks and rough edges have all been smoothed out and this is a very nice machine with a bright, upgradable future. The only reason I can think of to wait is the AMD model, which I’ll be sure to test as soon as I can get my hands on one."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Framework
Framework is a new American laptop manufacturer, specializing in modular and repairable laptops with the goals of promoting longevity and reducing electronic waste. They are a strong proponent of the right to repair movement. Framework laptops have replaceable RAM, storage, ports, keyboards, display bezels, mainboards, and more, making them a great choice for repairability-oriented individuals.
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