Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs HP OMEN 16 (2025)
30.7Performance57.1
26.5Display41.5
33.3Battery77.3
76.6Portability33.3
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)6 spec wins — HP OMEN 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
HP OMEN 16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 53.4 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+44) 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 33
- 47% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.43 kg
- 27% lower thickness: 18.5 mm vs 25.4 mm
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN 16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 33
- 283% higher charging: 230 W vs 60 W
- 200% higher RAM: 24 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 16 ″+31% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 24 GB+200% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 83 Wh+66% |
| Charging | 60 W | 230 W+283% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+47% | 2.43 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm+27% | 25.4 mm |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C (10Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| 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 | 1080p webcam with privacy shutter |
| 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 | — |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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