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Updated January 10, 2024·
For strong performance in intensive tasks like 3D or machine learning and gaming, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 stands out with its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, but this comes at the cost of portability and shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Framework Laptop 13 offers greater portability, a longer battery life, and is more affordable, making it well-suited for general use and engineering tasks that don’t require intense graphics capabilities. The ASUS is less portable and more expensive, but if top-tier performance is critical, it's the better choice. Otherwise, for everyday tasks and easy travel, the Framework is more cost-effective and convenient. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent 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
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5
6.3
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very 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
8.8
7.3
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16, with its high-end Intel i9 CPU, dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and plentiful RAM, outperforms the Framework Laptop 13, which has a mid-range Intel i5 CPU and integrated graphics, in engineering and design tasks requiring intensive computation and advanced graphics processing. Additionally, the Zephyrus has a larger, higher quality screen, enhancing visual detail and workspace, at the cost of being less portable and having a shorter battery life than the more compact and longer-lasting Framework Laptop.
Content Creation
8.2
7.5
9.5/10
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 Zephyrus M16 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
9.0
7.4
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
472.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the Framework Laptop 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 likely boasts a high-resolution display with vivid colors and ample brightness, making it excellent for general tasks and precision work in engineering and design due to its wide color gamut coverage. However, its refresh rate, critical for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, is presumably lower, which affects the perceived fluidity and responsiveness during such uses. In contrast, the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) also has a quality screen for general use and color-sensitive work, yet similarly falls short for gaming and 3D content, lacking the high refresh rate required for optimal performance in those areas.
Battery
4.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 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
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.8
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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
$1,842
$1,079
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $1,842 and the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) costs $1,079.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
627.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
472.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Framework Laptop 13 (2023) are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is well-suited for general use because it offers strong CPU performance, ample RAM, high-quality screen, and considerable storage, but its portability is limited due to its size, and it may have shorter battery life. Conversely, the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) also caters to general use with its capable CPU, sufficient RAM, and excellent screen quality, while excelling in portability due to its lightweight and compact design, and it has a strong battery life; however, storage capacity is a trade-off, as it may offer less storage than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16.
Software Development
7.7
7.6
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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 Zephyrus M16 and the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 | Framework Laptop 13 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,842 | $1,079 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.83'' | 11.7'' x 9'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 2.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 11.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.69" | 9.01" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i5-1340P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2256 x 1504 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 627 nits | 472 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Christian Hintze | March 2023
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
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Scott Gilbertson | July 2023
"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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