Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs HONOR MagicBook Art 14
30.7Performance43.8
26.5Display44.9
33.3Battery46.7
76.6Portability92.2
0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)9 spec wins — HONOR MagicBook Art 14
InnoReviews verdict
HONOR MagicBook Art 14 wins this laptop face-off, 53.4 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+18) and portability (+16). 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 Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the HONOR MagicBook Art 14
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 77
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HONOR MagicBook Art 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14.6 ″+20% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | OLED (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3120x2080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 700 nits+75% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HONOR MagicBook Art 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Intel Arc Graphics (8-core) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x-7467 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HONOR MagicBook Art 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,313Bottom 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,659Bottom 25% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HONOR MagicBook Art 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 60 Wh+20% |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HONOR MagicBook Art 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.03 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 12.9 mm+30% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HONOR MagicBook Art 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 1080p (detachable, magnetic) |
| 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 | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HONOR MagicBook Art 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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