Acer Googlebook 14 vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
44Performance30.7
38.4Display26.5
77.5Battery33.3
87.5Portability76.6
7 spec wins — Acer Googlebook 140 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Googlebook 14 wins this laptop face-off, 57.8 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+44) and performance (+13). Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Googlebook 14
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 77
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $899
Display
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+15% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass) | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 71 Wh+42% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 16 h | — |
| Charging | — | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.14 kg+12% | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+25% | 18.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum-magnesium alloy | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 3.5mm 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 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 5MP with privacy shutter | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button | 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 Googlebook 14 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) |
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