Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs HP OmniBook 3 16
30.7Performance49.3
26.5Display80
33.3Battery57.3
76.6Portability68.8
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)5 spec wins — HP OmniBook 3 16
InnoReviews verdict
HP OmniBook 3 16 wins this laptop face-off, 62.3 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+54) and battery (+24). 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 69
- 21% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.64 kg
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,026
Reasons to pick the HP OmniBook 3 16
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 80 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 33
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook 3 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 16 ″+31% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | — |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook 3 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook 3 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 68 Wh+36% |
| Charging | 60 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook 3 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+21% | 1.64 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | — |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HP OmniBook 3 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | — |
| 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) | HP OmniBook 3 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | — |
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