Dell 14 (DC14250) vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
44Performance30.7
23.3Display26.5
38.7Battery33.3
68.2Portability76.6
3 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell 14 (DC14250) wins this laptop face-off, 42 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+13) and battery (+5). 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 Dell 14 (DC14250)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 33
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 68
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 17% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.56 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+15% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WVA), anti-glare | 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 | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh+8% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | — | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.56 kg | 1.3 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm | 18.5 mm+2% |
| Material | Aluminum | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm headset 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 (Realtek RTL8852BE) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) | 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 | Dell 14 (DC14250) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) |
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