Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
40.9Performance30.7
23.3Display26.5
52Battery33.3
67.4Portability76.6
5 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 74403 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 wins this laptop face-off, 43.7 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and performance (+10). 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 Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 33
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 67% higher charging: 100 W vs 60 W
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 67
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 18% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.58 kg
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $999
Display
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | 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 | 2240x1400 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (integrated) | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,337Bottom 14% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,230Bottom 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+28% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W+67% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.58 kg | 1.3 kg+18% |
| Thickness | 19 mm | 18.5 mm+3% |
| Material | Aluminum | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 1.4, microSD, 3.5mm | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | 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 Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | 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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