ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 vs Framework Laptop 13 (2023)

The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 excels in general use primarily due to its higher-performing AMD Ryzen CPU and substantial RAM, which lend to faster and smoother handling of multiple applications, along with a large and high-quality screen suited for a variety of tasks; however, its heavier build and size affect portability and it has moderate battery life. On the other hand, the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) offers good general use performance with an efficient Intel CPU, adequate RAM for everyday tasks, and a high-resolution, brighter screen in a 3:2 aspect ratio for better productivity, while also being significantly lighter with great portability but comes with less built-in storage and slightly lower battery life.

The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 outperforms the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, which is superior to the integrated Iris Xe graphics found in the Framework Laptop's Intel processor. Despite the Framework Laptop's advantages in portability and customization, its GPU lacks the power necessary for more demanding gaming and 3D applications compared to the ASUS's dedicated GPU, which significantly enhances graphic performance in these areas.

The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with its robust AMD Ryzen 9 processor, substantial RAM, dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics, and a larger screen, excels in engineering and design tasks that demand significant computational power and visual workspace.

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.

For general use, laptops like the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Framework Laptop 13 provide crisp, clear images and bright displays thanks to their high resolutions and quality panel types. Their screens are well-suited for engineering and design tasks due to their ability to represent a wide range of colors accurately, essential for detailed and color-critical work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these laptops make them less ideal as they cannot display fast-moving visuals as smoothly as panels designed with higher refresh rates specifically for gaming.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.

PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.

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.