Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Lenovo Googlebook 15
30.7Performance38.7
26.5Display38.4
33.3Battery65.7
76.6Portability80.3
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)7 spec wins — Lenovo Googlebook 15
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Googlebook 15 wins this laptop face-off, 52 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) 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)
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Googlebook 15
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 77
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Googlebook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 15.3 ″+25% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | OLED (multitouch) |
| 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) | Lenovo Googlebook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (Panther Lake) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Googlebook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 70 Wh+40% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 60 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Googlebook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.29 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 16 mm+14% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Magnesium alloy and carbon fiber |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Googlebook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm 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 | 5MP RGB with privacy shutter |
| 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, face unlock, Google Titan C2 security chip |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Googlebook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Googlebook OS |
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