Dell 15 (DC15250) vs Framework Laptop 12
26.6Performance30.7
30.2Display26.5
21.3Battery—
66.3Portability83.2
2 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 12 wins this laptop face-off, 41.5 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+17) and performance (+4). Dell 15 (DC15250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 27
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 28% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger performance score: 31 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 66
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 250 nits
- 20% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.62 kg
Display
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+28% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1334U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,139Bottom 3% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,278Bottom 2% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 41 Wh | — |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.3 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 19 mm | — |
| Material | Plastic (aluminum optional) | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Webcam | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) | — |
| Biometrics | None (fingerprint reader optional) | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 / Linux |
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