Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407 Comparison

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Framework Laptop 13 Pro

13.5 inches | April 2026

Speed 4

Size 7

Display 7.5

Gaming 2

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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407

14 inches | January 2025

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Size 9.5

Display 5

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Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Laptop 13 Pro and Zenbook A14 UX3407, two laptops from Framework and Asus. Framework Laptop 13 Pro was introduced to market in April 2026 and Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407 was launched in January 2025. There is 15 months difference between Laptop 13 Pro and Zenbook A14 UX3407 so it would still give an advantage to younger Laptop 13 Pro.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Framework Laptop 13 Pro and Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Framework Laptop 13 Pro Key Specs

Launched in April 2026
13.5" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 3:2 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 325
GPU: Intel Xe3 Graphics
16GB Ram
296.63 x 228.98 x 15.85 mm (11.68 x 9.01 x 0.62 inches)
Weight: 1.41 kg (3.11 lbs)

Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
14.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100)
GPU: Adreno X1-45
8GB Ram
310.7 x 213.9 x 13.4-15.9 mm (12.23 x 8.42 x 0.53-0.63 inches)
Weight: 0.9 kg (1.98 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Laptop 13 Pro and Zenbook A14 UX3407 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Framework Laptop 13 Pro over Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407

Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	256 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1920 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Max Brightness	700 nits vs 600 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	2 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Replaceable Battery	Yes vs No	Easily replace the battery when needed
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Number of USB-A Ports	4x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	4x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time
Display Port	Yes vs No	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Key Travel	1.5 mm vs 1.3 mm	Better typing feel

Reasons to choose Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407 over Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Weight	0.90 kg vs 1.41 kg	0.51 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85.5% vs ~79.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.6 mm vs 5.7 mm	1.1 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	14 inches vs 13.5 inches	Larger Screen Estate

Common Strengths of Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407 and Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Launch Dates	April 2026 vs January 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs LPDDR5X	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407 and Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Framework Laptop 13 Pro and the Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.41 kg (3.11 lbs)	0.9 kg (1.98 lbs)
Surface Area	679 cm2 (105.2 inches2)	665 cm2 (103 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79.9%	~85.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.7 mm	~4.6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.06 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.132 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Gray
Cover Opening Angle	180°	180°

Comparison of the Framework Laptop 13 Pro and the Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407 External Dimensions

Weight

Laptop 13 Pro weighs 1.41 kg (3.11 lbs), whereas the Zenbook A14 UX3407 weighs 0.9 kg (1.98 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Thickness Comparison

Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407 is 0.06 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Intel Core Ultra X9 388H	Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
Base Frequency	2.1 GHz	2.98 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	8 (4P + 4E)	8
Number of Threads	8	8
L3 Cache	12 MB	6 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Xe3 Graphics	Qualcomm Adreno X1-45
CPU Fabrication Process	2 nm	4 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Framework Laptop 13 Pro and Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 325

Laptops with: Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100)

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Xe3 Graphics	Qualcomm Adreno X1-45
Boost CLock Frequency	2450 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)		30 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Memory Speed	9.6 Gbps	8.45 Gbps

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Framework Laptop 13 Pro has a FLOPS value of whereas the Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407 ' has a FLOPS value of 2.3-2.8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	9600 MHz	8448 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	No	No

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Laptop 13 Pro offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Zenbook A14 UX3407's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

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BATTERY

BATTERY	74.4 Wh	48 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	Yes	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	-	Left
Charge Power	100 W	65 / 90 W

Moreover, the Laptop 13 Pro boasts a larger battery capacity of 74 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Zenbook A14 UX3407's48 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 8 TB, the Laptop 13 Pro provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Zenbook A14 UX3407's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Framework Laptop 13 Pro and Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Laptop 13 Pro has a display size of 13.5".On the other hand, Zenbook A14 UX3407 has a larger14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Laptop 13 Pro is 543cm² / 84inch² whereas the Zenbook A14 UX3407's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Laptop 13 Pro features a higher pixel density with 256 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Refresh Rate
The Laptop 13 Pro offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Laptop 13 Pro offers a higher maximum brightness of 700 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both Laptop 13 Pro and Zenbook A14 UX3407 support the latest Wi-Fi standard v7.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Laptop 13 Pro and Zenbook A14 UX3407 have USB-A ports. Laptop 13 Pro has 4x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Zenbook A14 UX3407 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Laptop 13 Pro and Zenbook A14 UX3407 have USB Type-C ports. Laptop 13 Pro has 4x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Zenbook A14 UX3407 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Laptop 13 Pro and Zenbook A14 UX3407 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Laptop 13 Pro and Zenbook A14 UX3407 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Laptop 13 Pro is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Zenbook A14 UX3407 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Laptop 13 Pro and Zenbook A14 UX3407 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.4	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	4x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	4x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	1x v2.1	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No