Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
30.7Performance49.3
26.5Display25.7
33.3Battery49.3
76.6Portability82
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)6 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
InnoReviews verdict
HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 wins this laptop face-off, 49.3 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and battery (+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)
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 77
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Intel Arc 130T |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5 SODIMM (6400 MT/s) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 62 Wh+24% |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+6% | 1.39 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 12.4 mm+33% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 5MP webcam |
| 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 |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Pro |
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