ASUS Googlebook 14 vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
44Performance30.7
54.7Display26.5
60Battery33.3
96.1Portability76.6
8 spec wins — ASUS Googlebook 140 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Googlebook 14 wins this laptop face-off, 59.6 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+28) and battery (+27). 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 Googlebook 14
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 77
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,300
Display
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+15% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass Victus) | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+150% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS 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 | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+40% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+24% | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | 10.9 mm+41% | 18.5 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined magnesium-aluminum alloy with Nano Ceramic Technology | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 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 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with shutter | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor in power key | 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 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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