Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
30.7Performance41.5
26.5Display24.9
33.3Battery79.8
76.6Portability76
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)6 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
LG Gram 17 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 52 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+47) and performance (+11). 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)
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 350 nits
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,699
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 33
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 54% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 50 Wh
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 17 ″+39% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+14% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| 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) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,640Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,700Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 77 Wh+54% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+4% | 1.35 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 17.8 mm+4% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 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 | 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 | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 |
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