CHUWI UniBook vs Framework Laptop 12
27.7Performance30.7
23.3Display26.5
62Battery—
82.4Portability83.2
2 spec wins — CHUWI UniBook2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
CHUWI UniBook wins this laptop face-off, 44 to 41.5. Framework Laptop 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the CHUWI UniBook
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger performance score: 31 vs 28
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+15% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (Xe3) | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,407Bottom 17% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,987Bottom 2% | — |
Battery
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.7 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+8% | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm | — |
| Material | Anodized aluminum alloy | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (PD 65W, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD, 3.5mm audio | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Webcam | 720p | — |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 / Linux |
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