ASUS
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
Core Ultra 9 · RTX 5080 · 16″ OLED
93
/ 100
From $2,699
VS
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) wins by 7
Framework
Framework Laptop 16
Modular · Ryzen 9 · Swappable GPU
86
/ 100
From $2,099
Verdex verdict
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Verdex score, ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) lands at 93 and Framework Laptop 16 at 86. That puts ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) if…
- ✓Slim chassis for a 5080
- ✓OLED 240Hz panel
- ✓Strong thermals at 1.85 kg
Pick Framework Laptop 16 if…
- ✓Fully repairable and upgradeable
- ✓Modular expansion cards
- ✓Linux-first support
Score breakdown
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
93 cpu 93
gpu 95
display 95
battery 78
portability 90
Framework Laptop 16
86 cpu 88
gpu 84
display 86
battery 74
portability 80
Specs side-by-side
Spec
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
Framework Laptop 16
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
Ryzen 9 7940HS
GPU
RTX 5080 Laptop (150W)
Radeon RX 7700S module
RAM
32 GB LPDDR5X-7500
64 GB DDR5
Storage
2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
2 TB NVMe
Display
16″ OLED, 2560×1600, 240Hz
16″ 2560×1600 165Hz
Weight
1.85 kg
2.1 kg
Battery
90 Wh
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OS
Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 / Linux
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
Pros
- +Slim chassis for a 5080
- +OLED 240Hz panel
- +Strong thermals at 1.85 kg
Cons
- −Battery limited in gaming
- −Speakers average
- −Fans ramp at max perf
Framework Laptop 16
Pros
- +Fully repairable and upgradeable
- +Modular expansion cards
- +Linux-first support
Cons
- −Battery life below class average
- −Heavier than competitors
- −Chassis flex under load
FAQ: ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) vs Framework Laptop 16
Which is better, ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) or Framework Laptop 16? +
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) worth the price? +
At $2,699, ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) delivers a Verdex score of 93 — strongest in gpu.
Is Framework Laptop 16 worth the price? +
At $2,099, Framework Laptop 16 delivers a Verdex score of 86 — strongest in cpu.
Does ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) or Framework Laptop 16 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.