Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs HP Googlebook 14
30.7Performance38.7
26.5Display31.8
33.3Battery88.6
76.6Portability88.6
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)7 spec wins — HP Googlebook 14
InnoReviews verdict
HP Googlebook 14 wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+55) and portability (+12). 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)
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the HP Googlebook 14
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 32 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 89 vs 77
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | OLED (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x (8448 MT/s) |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 70 Wh+40% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 19 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.24 kg+5% |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 10.9 mm+41% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Recycled metal, post-consumer recycled keyboard components, ocean-bound plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP Googlebook 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 USB-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort, USB Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| 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, IR face unlock |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Googlebook OS |
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