Dell Pro 14 vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
28.6Performancechip29.3
24.4Display26.5
40Battery33.3
72.5Portability76.6
4 spec wins — Dell Pro 143 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro 14 scores 38 against 38 for Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell Pro 14 edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro 14
- Stronger battery score: 40 vs 33
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
- 10% higher capacity: 55 Wh vs 50 Wh
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 73
- 19% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 336 nits
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro 14 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+15% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (non-touch, 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 | 336 nits | 400 nits+19% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro 14 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 265U | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Pro 14 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,886Bottom 2% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,329Bottom 5% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro 14 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh+10% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro 14 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.35 kg | 1.3 kg+4% |
| Thickness | 20.4 mm | 18.5 mm+9% |
| Material | Plastic (PC+ABS, recycled content) | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro 14 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery 3.1), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one with PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 1GbE, headset jack, barrel power port, wedge lock slot | 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 | FHD 1080p RGB HDR with privacy shutter | 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 Pro 14 | 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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