Acer Nitro V 15 vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
38.9Performancechip29.3
35.3Display26.5
36Battery33.3
42.5Portability76.6
5 spec wins — Acer Nitro V 153 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Nitro V 15 scores 38 against 38 for Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Nitro V 15 edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Nitro V 15
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 27
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 125% higher charging: 135 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 43
- 38% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.1 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 29% lower thickness: 18.5 mm vs 25.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $899
Display
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+28% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+140% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430Bottom 16% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,400Bottom 28% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh+14% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 6.5 h | — |
| Charging | 135 W+125% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 1.3 kg+38% |
| Thickness | 25.9 mm | 18.5 mm+29% |
| Material | Plastic | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, 3.5mm | 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 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p | 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 Nitro V 15 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) |
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