Chuwi MiniBook X U300 vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
44Performance30.7
25.7Display26.5
20Battery33.3
89.7Portability76.6
3 spec wins — Chuwi MiniBook X U3004 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
Chuwi MiniBook X U300 wins this laptop face-off, 42.4 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+13) and portability (+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 MiniBook X U300
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger portability score: 90 vs 77
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 29% lower weight: 0.92 kg vs 1.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $469 vs $699
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger battery score: 33 vs 20
- 73% higher capacity: 50 Wh vs 29 Wh
- 67% higher charging: 60 W vs 36 W
- 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 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.5 ″ | 12.2 ″+16% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (touchscreen) | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Processor U300 | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (48EU) | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe SSD | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 29 Wh | 50 Wh+73% |
| Charging | 36 W | 60 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.92 kg+29% | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | 17.2 mm+7% | 18.5 mm |
| Material | Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data, PD charging, DisplayPort out), 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 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 2MP | 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 MiniBook X U300 | 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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