Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs HP OmniBook 3 14 (2025)
30.7Performance49.3
26.5Display25.7
33.3Battery21.3
76.6Portability78.5
3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)5 spec wins — HP OmniBook 3 14 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
HP OmniBook 3 14 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 42.5 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and portability (+2). 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 battery score: 33 vs 21
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 22% higher capacity: 50 Wh vs 41 Wh
Reasons to pick the HP OmniBook 3 14 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 31
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 20% lower thickness: 14.8 mm vs 18.5 mm
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook 3 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 OmniBook 3 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5200 |
| 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 OmniBook 3 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh+22% | 41 Wh |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook 3 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+7% | 1.4 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 14.8 mm+20% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Matte-painted cover with recycled metal content and a textured base; keyboard contains post-consumer recycled plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook 3 14 (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 | 2x USB-C (10Gbps, USB Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 1.4b, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| 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 | 1080p FHD camera with HDR auto switch and 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 OmniBook 3 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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