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Dell XPS Googlebook vs Framework Laptop 12

WINNER
Dell XPS Googlebook
53.7Inno Score
VS
Framework Laptop 12

Framework

Framework Laptop 12

$799

41.5Inno Score
44Performance30.7
38.4Display26.5
93.7Portability83.2
5 spec wins — Dell XPS Googlebook0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12

InnoReviews verdict

Dell XPS Googlebook wins this laptop face-off, 53.7 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+13) and display (+12). Framework Laptop 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Dell XPS Googlebook

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
  • Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
  • Stronger portability score: 94 vs 83
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB

Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12

  • Lower launch price: $799 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: Dell XPS Googlebook versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecDell XPS GooglebookFramework Laptop 12
Screen size13 ″+7%12.2 ″
Panel type—IPS LCD
Resolution2560x16001920x1200
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits+25%400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Dell XPS Googlebook versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecDell XPS GooglebookFramework Laptop 12
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon X EliteIntel Core i3-1315U
GraphicsQualcomm Adreno—
RAM16 GB+100%8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XDDR5-5200
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typeNVMe SSD—

Design

Design comparison: Dell XPS Googlebook versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecDell XPS GooglebookFramework Laptop 12
Weight0.99 kg+24%1.3 kg
Thickness12.7 mm—
MaterialMachined aluminumOvermolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Dell XPS Googlebook versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecDell XPS GooglebookFramework Laptop 12
Ports2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery)Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD)
BiometricsFingerprint sensor—

Software

Software comparison: Dell XPS Googlebook versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecDell XPS GooglebookFramework Laptop 12
Operating systemGooglebook OSWindows 11 / Linux

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