Framework - Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) vs ASUS - Zenbook S 14 UX5406
Between the Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) and Zenbook S 14 UX5406, the Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) comes out ahead in cpu cores, while the Zenbook S 14 UX5406 wins on ram and storage. Overall, the Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) scores 56.5 and the Zenbook S 14 UX5406 scores 64.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Zenbook S 14 UX5406 edges ahead on the Mars Score (56.5 vs 64.2), but the 7.7-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) if you care most about cpu cores. The biggest gaps in its favor are cpu cores.
Pick the Zenbook S 14 UX5406 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are ram, storage, refresh rate, among others.
Both ship with comparable backlit keyboard, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Zenbook S 14 UX5406 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Framework - Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) wins
- ▲CPU cores — 50.00% more. 12 vs 8.
Why ASUS - Zenbook S 14 UX5406 wins
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 32 GB vs 16 GB.
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 1024 GB vs 512 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Claimed battery life — 60.00% more. 16 h vs 10 h.
- ▲Battery — 18.03% more. 72 Wh vs 61 Wh.
- ▲Screen size — 3.70% more. 14 " vs 13.5 ".
- ▲Thunderbolt ports — 2.00 more. 2 vs 0.
- ▲Panel type: OLED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Framework - Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) | ASUS - Zenbook S 14 UX5406 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.20 kglead |
| Thickness | 15.85 mm | 11.9 mmlead |
| Build material | aluminum | ceraluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | true | true |
Display
| Spec | Framework - Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) | ASUS - Zenbook S 14 UX5406 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 13.5 " | 14 "lead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | OLEDlead |
Performance
| Spec | Framework - Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) | ASUS - Zenbook S 14 UX5406 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| CPU cores | 12lead | 8 |
| GPUⓘ | AMD Radeon 890M | Intel Arc 140V |
| RAMⓘ | 16 GB | 32 GBlead |
| Storageⓘ | 512 GB | 1024 GBlead |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | Framework - Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) | ASUS - Zenbook S 14 UX5406 |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 61 Wh | 72 Whlead |
| Claimed battery life | 10 h | 16 hlead |
| USB-C ports | 4lead | 2 |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 0 | 2lead |
| HDMI | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) or Zenbook S 14 UX5406?+
Zenbook S 14 UX5406 claims up to 16 hours — 10h vs 16h.
Which is lighter, Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) or Zenbook S 14 UX5406?+
Zenbook S 14 UX5406 is lighter at 1.20 kg vs 1.3 kg.
Which has more RAM, Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) or Zenbook S 14 UX5406?+
Zenbook S 14 UX5406 offers 32GB of RAM.
Which has an OLED display, Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) or Zenbook S 14 UX5406?+
Zenbook S 14 UX5406 has an OLED display; Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) uses IPS.
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