Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-31P) vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
20Performance30.7
24.3Display26.5
33.3Battery33.3
62.5Portability76.6
1 spec wins — Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-31P)4 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) wins this laptop face-off, 38.5 to 31.7, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+14) and performance (+11). Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-31P) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-31P)
- 28% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 12.2 ″
- Lower launch price: $250 vs $699
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger performance score: 31 vs 20
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 63
- 300% higher storage: 512 GB vs 128 GB
- 26% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.75 kg
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 333 nits
Display
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-31P) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+28% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 333 nits | 400 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-31P) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-N305 | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (32EU) | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (4800 MT/s) | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB+300% |
| Storage type | UFS flash | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-31P) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,318Bottom 1% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,034Bottom 1% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-31P) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Charging | — | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-31P) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.75 kg | 1.3 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm | 18.5 mm+2% |
| Material | Plastic | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-31P) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort), 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (2x rear Thunderbolt 4, 2x front USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB-C/USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD options), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 or above | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p HD with Temporal Noise Reduction, no privacy shutter | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | None | None on this configuration — fingerprint reader is bundled only with the Core 5 320/Core 7 350 pre-built tiers, not Core 3 304 |
Software
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-31P) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) |
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