Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs HP OmniBook 5 16 (2025)
30.7Performance49.3
26.5Display25.7
33.3Battery45.3
76.6Portability62.3
3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)5 spec wins — HP OmniBook 5 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
HP OmniBook 5 16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 44.9 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and battery (+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)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 62
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 27% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.77 kg
Reasons to pick the HP OmniBook 5 16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 45 vs 33
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 31% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook 5 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 | — |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook 5 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core i5-1334U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x-4800 (onboard) |
| 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 5 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 59 Wh+18% |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook 5 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+27% | 1.77 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm+1% | 18.6 mm |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum with recycled content, matte finish; keyboard contains post-consumer recycled plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook 5 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 | 2x USB-C (10Gbps, USB Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4a), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 1x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 1080p FHD IR camera 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 camera (Windows Hello face login) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook 5 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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