ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
44Performance30.7
48Display26.5
60Battery33.3
—Portability76.6
4 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406)0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) wins this laptop face-off, 49.5 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and display (+22). 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 ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 33
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+15% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | — | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+140% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 SSD | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+40% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | — | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | — | 18.5 mm |
| Material | — | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | — | 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 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | — | 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 | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | 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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