Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
30.7Performance64.7
26.5Display55.5
33.3Battery77.3
76.6Portability23.6
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)7 spec wins — HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
InnoReviews verdict
HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) wins this laptop face-off, 57.8 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+44) and performance (+34). 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 24
- 51% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.68 kg
- 34% lower thickness: 18.5 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 33
- 450% higher charging: 330 W vs 60 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 16 ″+31% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2 slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,097Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,822Top 15% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 83 Wh+66% |
| Charging | 60 W | 330 W+450% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+51% | 2.68 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm+34% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum lid and base, plastic keyboard deck |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 6E on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 (5.3 with Wi-Fi 6E) |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 1080p IR (HP True Vision) 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 | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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