Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs HP Victus 16 (2024)
30.7Performance42.1
26.5Display35.3
33.3Battery42.9
76.6Portability38.5
3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)5 spec wins — HP Victus 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) scores 38.5 against 39.9 for HP Victus 16 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP Victus 16 (2024) edges ahead in performance and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 39
- 44% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.34 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 21% lower thickness: 18.5 mm vs 23.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,149
Reasons to pick the HP Victus 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 33
- 233% higher charging: 200 W vs 60 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 16.1 ″+32% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,600Bottom 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,300Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 70 Wh+40% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 200 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+44% | 2.34 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm+21% | 23.5 mm |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP Victus 16 (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 | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 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 | 1080p |
| 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 | None |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 |
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