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Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs HP Victus 16 (2024)

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WINNER
HP Victus 16 (2024)
39.9Inno Score
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

Display comparison: Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) versus HP Victus 16 (2024)
SpecFramework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)HP Victus 16 (2024)
Screen size12.2 ″16.1 ″+32%
Panel typeLCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support)IPS
Resolution1920x12001920x1080
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz+140%
Peak brightness400 nits+33%300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) versus HP Victus 16 (2024)
SpecFramework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)HP Victus 16 (2024)
ProcessorIntel Core 3 304AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
GraphicsIntel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
RAM8 GB16 GB+100%
RAM typeDDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM)DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typeM.2 2230 NVMe SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) versus HP Victus 16 (2024)
SpecFramework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)HP Victus 16 (2024)
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,600Bottom 46%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—12,300Bottom 28%

Battery

Battery comparison: Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) versus HP Victus 16 (2024)
SpecFramework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)HP Victus 16 (2024)
Capacity50 Wh70 Wh+40%
Web browsing endurance—7 h
Charging60 W200 W+233%

Design

Design comparison: Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) versus HP Victus 16 (2024)
SpecFramework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)HP Victus 16 (2024)
Weight1.3 kg+44%2.34 kg
Thickness18.5 mm+21%23.5 mm
MaterialOvermolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structurePlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) versus HP Victus 16 (2024)
SpecFramework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)HP Victus 16 (2024)
Ports4x 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 jack1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213)Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth6.05.3
Webcam1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch1080p
BiometricsNone on this configuration — fingerprint reader is bundled only with the Core 5 320/Core 7 350 pre-built tiers, not Core 3 304None

Software

Software comparison: Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) versus HP Victus 16 (2024)
SpecFramework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)HP Victus 16 (2024)
Operating systemFedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available)Windows 11

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