Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
30.7Performance57.1
26.5Display44.8
33.3Battery66.7
76.6Portability59.9
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)6 spec wins — HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
InnoReviews verdict
HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 wins this laptop face-off, 56.6 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and performance (+26). 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)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 60
- 27% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.79 kg
Reasons to pick the HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 33
- 200% higher RAM: 24 GB vs 8 GB
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 16 ″+31% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3072x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 8 GB | 24 GB+200% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 75 Wh+50% |
| Charging | 60 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+27% | 1.79 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm+7% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 1080p Full HD |
| 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 (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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