Dell 15 (DC15250) vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
26.6Performance30.7
30.2Display26.5
21.3Battery33.3
66.3Portability76.6
3 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)4 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) wins this laptop face-off, 38.5 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+12) and portability (+10). 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 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger performance score: 31 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 33 vs 21
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 66
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 250 nits
- 22% higher capacity: 50 Wh vs 41 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+28% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| 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 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1334U | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,139Bottom 3% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,278Bottom 2% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 41 Wh | 50 Wh+22% |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.3 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 19 mm | 18.5 mm+3% |
| Material | Plastic (aluminum optional) | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | None (fingerprint reader optional) | 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 15 (DC15250) | 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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