Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
44Performance30.7
23.3Display26.5
33.3Battery33.3
70.1Portability76.6
3 spec wins — Asus ExpertBook P3 G23 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 wins this laptop face-off, 41.2 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in 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 Asus ExpertBook P3 G2
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 70
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 10% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.45 kg
Display
| Spec | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+15% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 260 / AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.45 kg | 1.3 kg+10% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 18.5 mm+7% |
| Material | Aluminum, Plastic | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C, USB-A 3.2, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet, 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 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | 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 | Asus ExpertBook P3 G2 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) |
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