Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
30.7Performance37.4
26.5Display48
33.3Battery38
76.6Portability50.2
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)6 spec wins — MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V wins this laptop face-off, 42.5 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+22) and performance (+7). 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)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 50
- 34% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.98 kg
- 19% lower thickness: 18.5 mm vs 22.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
- Stronger performance score: 37 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 38 vs 33
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 15.6 ″+28% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 |
| 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) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,130Bottom 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,296Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 54 Wh+7% |
| Charging | 60 W | 120 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+34% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm+19% | 22.9 mm |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum cover, translucent chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gen2 (DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, HDMI 2.1, RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| 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 | 720p HD |
| 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 | — |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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