Chuwi NeoBook Plus vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
44Performance30.7
20Display26.5
42.7Battery33.3
72Portability76.6
5 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook Plus1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
Chuwi NeoBook Plus wins this laptop face-off, 42.7 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+13) and battery (+9). 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 NeoBook Plus
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 33
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 28% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 12.2 ″
- 14% higher capacity: 57 Wh vs 50 Wh
- Lower launch price: $539 vs $699
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 20
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 72
- 13% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.5 kg
Display
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | 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 | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (64EU) | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | — | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh+14% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.3 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+6% | 18.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum alloy (top cover) | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 3x USB-A, HDMI (4K@30Hz), 1Gb Ethernet, TF card slot, 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 | 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 NeoBook Plus | 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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