Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs HP OmniBook 7 Aero
30.7Performance44
26.5Display26.5
33.3Battery24
76.6Portability96.2
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)4 spec wins — HP OmniBook 7 Aero
InnoReviews verdict
HP OmniBook 7 Aero wins this laptop face-off, 44.6 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+20) and performance (+13). 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 24
- 16% higher capacity: 50 Wh vs 43 Wh
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the HP OmniBook 7 Aero
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 77
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 24% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.3 kg
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook 7 Aero |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 13.3 ″+9% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook 7 Aero |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | AMD Radeon 860M |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook 7 Aero |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh+16% | 43 Wh |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook 7 Aero |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 0.99 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | — |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook 7 Aero |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB4 / Power Delivery / DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 5MP IR camera |
| 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 | Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook 7 Aero |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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