Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14
30.7Performance49.3
26.5Display26.5
33.3Battery76.4
76.6Portability71.1
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)6 spec wins — HP OmniBook Ultra 14
InnoReviews verdict
HP OmniBook Ultra 14 wins this laptop face-off, 53.5 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+43) and performance (+19). 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 71
- 17% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.57 kg
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,350
Reasons to pick the HP OmniBook Ultra 14
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 76 vs 33
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 36% higher capacity: 68 Wh vs 50 Wh
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook Ultra 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2240 x 1400 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook Ultra 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | AMD Radeon 880M |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook Ultra 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 68 Wh+36% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook Ultra 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+17% | 1.57 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 16.5 mm+11% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook Ultra 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 / USB4 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 9MP 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 IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook Ultra 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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