Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i)
30.7Performance62.5
26.5Display40
33.3Battery—
76.6Portability—
0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)4 spec wins — HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i)
InnoReviews verdict
HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) wins this laptop face-off, 53.1 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+32) and display (+14). 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 HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 27
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | — |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,000 GB+95% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | — |
| Charging | 60 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | — |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | — |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 5MP IR |
| 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, Windows Hello IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Pro |
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