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Zenbook S 13 OLED
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED
  • 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 portability
  • Very good battery life
Advantages of the Framework Laptop 13 (2023)
  • The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED.

Key differences

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General Use

8.7
Zenbook S 13 OLED
Laptop 13 (2023)
7.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
472.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
10.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED is very good for general use, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is good.

Engineering and Design

8.2
Zenbook S 13 OLED
Laptop 13 (2023)
7.3
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is good.

Content Creation

8.5
Zenbook S 13 OLED
Laptop 13 (2023)
7.5
7.8/10
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 S 13 OLED is very good for content creation, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is good.

Software Development

8.4
Zenbook S 13 OLED
Laptop 13 (2023)
7.6
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED is very good for software development, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is good.

Screen Quality

8.1
Zenbook S 13 OLED
Laptop 13 (2023)
7.4
13.3in
SIZE
13.5in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
472.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the Framework Laptop 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

11.0 Hours
Zenbook S 13 OLED
Laptop 13 (2023)
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life. The Framework Laptop 13 has 7.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Best in Class
Zenbook S 13 OLED
Laptop 13 (2023)
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
13.5in
0.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED has best in class portability, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,499
Zenbook S 13 OLED
Laptop 13 (2023)
$1,079
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED has a price of $1,499 and the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) costs $1,079.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

6.6
Zenbook S 13 OLED
Laptop 13 (2023)
6.3
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED and Framework Laptop 13 (2023) are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Build Quality

7.6
Zenbook S 13 OLED
Laptop 13 (2023)
7.8
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) and ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED both have good build quality.

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How the ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED and the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLEDFramework Laptop 13 (2023)
ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLEDFramework Laptop 13 (2023)

GENERAL

Price
$1,499
$1,079
Release Date
March 1, 2024May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
11.7'' x 8.5'' x 0.46''11.7'' x 9'' x 0.62''
Weight
0.43 lbs2.95 lbs
Width
11.66"11.7"
Depth
8.52"9.01"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155UIntel i5-1340P
RAM
32 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
02
Storage
1024 GB256 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
11 Hours7.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
63 Wh55 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.3"13.5"
Display Technology
OLEDIPS
Resolution
2880 x 18002256 x 1504
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
365 nits472 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.6/107.8/10
Portability Score
10/108.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
8.4/108/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
11
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
32
Thunderbolt Version
44

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ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED

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Andreas Osthoff | May 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 is the slimmest OLED ultrabook worldwide struggles with annoying fans. The new Zenbook S 13 leaves us with mixed feelings, particularly since last year's model was so good. Asus has completely reworked the device, making the laptop noticeably slimmer. The result also looks good and the case makes a great impression, particularly also in terms of the stability. The new plasma ceramic surface feels great, and there are no problems with fingerprints. In addition, it now includes some of the known connections such as an HDMI port and a regular USB-A connection, which is a good achievement in such a slim device."

Framework Laptop 13 (2023)

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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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