If you're looking for high performance for gaming or demanding tasks and don't mind extra weight and shorter battery life, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a solid choice, especially if cost is a concern. However, if you prioritize a balance of performance with the flexibility of easy upgrades and repairs and value longer battery life and portability, the Framework Laptop 16 may be more appropriate, despite its higher price. Keep in mind that for general use, either laptop will serve well, but each excels in different areas. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Framework Laptop 16 (2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Framework Laptop 16 (2023) is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate, excels in gaming and 3D applications, providing smoother visuals and better performance for graphically demanding tasks. The Framework Laptop 16, while offering a decent CPU and screen quality, doesn't match the ASUS in graphic capabilities, making it less optimal for high-end gaming and 3D work where the GPU and refresh rate are crucial.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
8.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
490.0 nits
The Framework Laptop 16 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, ASUS ROG Strix G16's good screen quality stems from a nice balance of resolution, brightness, and panel type, which ensures clear and vivid visuals for everyday tasks. The Framework Laptop 16 (2023) excels with very good screen quality in engineering and design due to its wider color gamuts, providing accurate color reproduction critical for these fields. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications because of their lower refresh rates, making them less suitable for the smooth visuals that fast-paced or highly detailed graphics require.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Framework Laptop 16 (2023) has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,374
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the Framework Laptop 16 (2023) costs $1,699.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Framework Laptop 16 (2023) to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its high-performance CPU and ample RAM, excels in demanding tasks but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. The Framework Laptop 16 balances a strong CPU and sufficient RAM with a high-quality screen and better battery life, in a more travel-friendly form, appealing for a wider range of general use scenarios.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.1/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Framework Laptop 16 (2023) are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its high-end CPU, abundant RAM, and powerful GPU, excels in resource-intensive tasks like 3D modeling and computation-heavy engineering software, and offers a superior screen for visual clarity, but it's less portable and might be noisier under load. Meanwhile, the Framework Laptop 16's modular design emphasizes repairability and customization, with a decent CPU, RAM, and GPU balance for various engineering applications, has a quality screen with a trade-off in speaker and keyboard quality being slightly less premium, and is more portable.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.1/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Framework Laptop 16 (2023) to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 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.
Software Development
7.7/10
8.0/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Framework Laptop 16 (2023) to be very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Framework Laptop 16 has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Framework Laptop 16 (2023) to have very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Framework Laptop 16 (2023) compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"The trend towards thinner and lighter laptops is made possible by fusing more and more components onto the mainboard. The main drawback to this approach is that it limits repairability as even a small fault may require replacing entire boards. Framework is one of the only manufacturers looking the other way in an attempt to improve end-user customization and servicing. There's no question that the Laptop 16 is more user-friendly to service than any alternative, but this lucrative feature comes at the cost of size and weight as individual components must be easily replaceable."
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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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