Chuwi GTBook X vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
44Performance30.7
48Display26.5
29Battery33.3
49.4Portability76.6
4 spec wins — Chuwi GTBook X3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
Chuwi GTBook X wins this laptop face-off, 42.7 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+22) 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 Chuwi GTBook X
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 27
- 200% higher charging: 180 W vs 60 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger battery score: 33 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 49
- 35% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 18.5 mm vs 23 mm
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $999
Display
| Spec | Chuwi GTBook X | 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 | 144 Hz+140% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi GTBook X | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 230H | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (4GB GDDR6) | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR4 | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe SSD | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi GTBook X | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 50 Wh+7% |
| Charging | 180 W+200% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi GTBook X | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2 kg | 1.3 kg+35% |
| Thickness | 23 mm | 18.5 mm+20% |
| Material | — | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi GTBook X | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | — | 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 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | — | 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 | Chuwi GTBook X | 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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