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Updated April 2026 PIXLRUN · COMPARE LAB v3

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A laboratory-grade side-by-side that scores phones, laptops and headphones on the things buyers actually feel — not the spec-sheet poetry manufacturers print on the box.

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Lab metrics per unit

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The duel.
Two phones, one verdict.

Lab-tested over 14 days each. Identical conditions, identical workloads, scored on a calibrated 100-point rubric.

Framework · 2026 PixlRun pick

Framework Laptop 16 (2026)

Upgrade everything. Own every part. Your way.

9.3^/10

From

$1,399

ASUS · 2024 Worth a look

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)

Gaming power in an ultrabook body

9.0^/10

From

$1,999

Where each one wins.

Six pillars tailored to Laptop reviews — scored independently in our Victoria, BC lab. Bars animate to live values when in view.

Performance

Framework +0.2

Framework9.4

ASUS9.2

Battery

Framework +0.2

Framework8.6

ASUS8.4

Display

Framework9.0

ASUS9.0

Keyboard

Framework8.8

ASUS8.8

Build

ASUS +0.4

Framework8.6

ASUS9.0

Value

Framework +0.6

Framework9.2

ASUS8.6

Six dimensions, overlaid.

Radar of normalized scores across our full rubric.

Framework Laptop 16 (2026) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)

Score gap

-3.2%

Framework Laptop 16 (2026) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) — composite lab score difference.

Battery

99Whr, up to 12hrs mixed use vs 90Wh

Framework Laptop 16 (2026) / ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)

Display

16in OLED, 2560x1600, 165Hz, 500 nits vs 16.0" 2560x1600 OLED

Framework Laptop 16 (2026) / ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)

Weight

2.1 kg (4.63 lbs) vs 1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)

Framework Laptop 16 (2026) / ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)

The full spec sheet.

Grouped by what matters to use, not by alphabet. Winners highlighted with an acid dot.

Display

Display16in OLED, 2560x1600, 165Hz, 500 nits

Display16.0" 2560x1600 OLED

Refresh Rate—

Refresh Rate240Hz / 0.2ms

Color Gamut—

Color Gamut100% DCI-P3

Performance

ProcessorAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 380 (Zen 6, 12-core)

ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 185H

GPU OptionsAMD Radeon RX 8060M / RX 8070M (modular)

GPU Options—

RAM32GB DDR5-6000 (upgradeable to 96GB)

RAM32GB LPDDR5x 7467MHz

GPU—

GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (12GB)

Camera

Webcam4K IR webcam with hardware privacy switch

Webcam—

Battery & Charging

Battery99Whr, up to 12hrs mixed use

Battery90Wh

Charging180W USB-C PD / 240W barrel (included)

Charging—

Battery Life—

Battery LifeUp to 10 hours (video)

Body & Build

Weight2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)

Weight1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)

Dimensions357.8 x 266.6 x 16.8 mm

Dimensions—

ChassisCNC aluminum, 55% recycled content

Chassis—

Thickness—

Thickness16.0 mm

Connectivity

Ports (Expansion)4x modular expansion card slots (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SD, etc.)

Ports (Expansion)—

WirelessWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4

Wireless—

Ports—

Ports2x USB-C (TB4), USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card

WiFi—

WiFiWi-Fi 7

Pros & cons,
at a glance.

A bento grid of what each one nails — and where it falls short.

Framework Laptop 16 (2026)

What you'll love

Upgrade everything. Own every part. Your way.

Fully modular and user-upgradeable design, Stunning 2560x1600 165Hz OLED display, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 380 delivers class-leading performance, Exceptional repairability and sustainability focus

Watch out for

Heavier than ultrabook competitors, Battery life trails slim-and-light rivals, Premium modularity adds to upfront cost

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)

What you'll love

Gaming power in an ultrabook body

The verdict.

After 14 days each, in real-world use — here's how we'd actually spend the money.

PixlRun verdict · May 2026

If you want the higher overall score, get the Framework Laptop 16 (2026).

Framework Laptop 16 (2026) takes the overall win at 9.3/10. Framework Laptop 16 (2026): Upgrade everything. Own every part. Your way.. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024): Gaming power in an ultrabook body.

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PixlRun Lab Score

Composite · 14-day test cycle

Framework Laptop 16 (2026)9.3

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)9.0

Margin+0.3

ConfidenceModerate