Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
30.7Performance40.7
26.5Display38.4
33.3Battery59.2
76.6Portability74.5
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)8 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 50.3 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+26) and display (+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)
- 10% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.44 kg
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,649
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 33
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | OLED (2-in-1 touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| 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 Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,300Bottom 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,300Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 68 Wh+36% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 11.5 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+10% | 1.44 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 16.9 mm+8% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 9MP + 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 | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 |
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