Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs HP OmniBook X 14
30.7Performance43.6
26.5Display23.3
33.3Battery69.1
76.6Portability80.6
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)6 spec wins — HP OmniBook X 14
InnoReviews verdict
HP OmniBook X 14 wins this laptop face-off, 50.8 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) 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 display score: 27 vs 23
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the HP OmniBook X 14
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 69 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 77
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS (touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2240x1400 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8448 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,400Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,500Bottom 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 59 Wh+18% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+4% | 1.35 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 14.4 mm+22% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook X 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 | USB-C (40Gbps), USB-C 3.2 (10Gbps), USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm |
| 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 | 5MP + IR |
| 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 (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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