The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers higher performance suitable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering due to its more powerful processor and additional RAM. Its OLED screen provides vibrant colors and is suitable for creative professionals who need color accuracy, with the added benefit of a touchscreen. However, it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Framework Laptop.
In contrast, the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is lighter, more portable with a longer battery life, and more affordable with an excellent build quality. It's suitable for general use and moderate workloads, with an IPS screen that provides good color accuracy and a very high-resolution webcam. The Framework Laptop allows for easy upgrades and repairs due to its modular design, which might be appealing for those who anticipate changing their laptop's configuration in the future. Overall, your choice should consider the balance between performance needs, color-accurate screen, portability, and pricing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Framework Laptop 13 (2023)
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.6/10
7.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
472.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a high-quality OLED screen, more RAM, and a stronger processor, which makes it excellent for multitasking and viewing content. On the other hand, the Framework Laptop 13 is lighter and more portable, more repairable and customizable, and provides a very good overall experience with a commendable balance between screen quality, keyboard quality, and battery life for general computing needs.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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.
Software Development
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) 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.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
7.4/10
14.5in
SIZE
13.5in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
472.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the Framework Laptop 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo boasts superior screen resolution and panel type, providing crisp and vibrant visuals for general use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering and design, with the added benefit of a wide color gamut enhancing color accuracy and consistency. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate can make fast-moving images less smooth, which is critical for an immersive experience. The Framework Laptop 13, with its good resolution and panel type, ensures a solid viewing experience for everyday tasks and professional work, but like the ASUS, its lower refresh rate falls short in delivering the fluid motion graphics gamers and 3D designers seek.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 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
14.5in
SIZE
13.5in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,299
$1,079
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) costs $1,079.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Framework Laptop 13 (2023) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a higher refresh rate display and an OLED screen, which contribute to better gaming and 3D performance when compared to the Framework Laptop 13 (2023), which has a lower refresh rate IPS display. Both laptops use integrated graphics from the same family, but the ASUS's i7 processor's integrated GPU coupled with the superior screen makes it more suited for gaming and 3D applications than the Framework's i5 processor's integrated GPU.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.8/10
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo both have 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 ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) compare to other laptops
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
"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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