CHUWI UniBook vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
27.7Performance30.7
23.3Display26.5
62Battery33.3
82.4Portability76.6
5 spec wins — CHUWI UniBook2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
CHUWI UniBook wins this laptop face-off, 44 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+29) and portability (+6). 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 UniBook
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 77
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
- 11% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 18.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $699
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- 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 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+15% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (Xe3) | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,407Bottom 17% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,987Bottom 2% | — |
Battery
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh+7% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.7 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+8% | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+11% | 18.5 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum alloy | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | CHUWI UniBook | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | None | 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 UniBook | 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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