Chuwi MiniBook X U300 vs Framework Laptop 12
44Performance30.7
25.7Display26.5
20Battery—
89.7Portability83.2
2 spec wins — Chuwi MiniBook X U3002 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 scores 42.4 against 41.5 for Framework Laptop 12. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Chuwi MiniBook X U300 edges ahead in performance and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Chuwi MiniBook X U300
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger portability score: 90 vs 83
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 29% lower weight: 0.92 kg vs 1.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $469 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 16% higher Screen size: 12.2 ″ vs 10.5 ″
Display
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.5 ″ | 12.2 ″+16% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (touchscreen) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Processor U300 | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (48EU) | — |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe SSD | — |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 29 Wh | — |
| Charging | 36 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.92 kg+29% | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | 17.2 mm | — |
| Material | Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data, PD charging, DisplayPort out), 3.5mm audio jack | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Webcam | 2MP | — |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 / Linux |
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