Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Samsung Galaxy Book6
30.7Performance44
26.5Display28.6
33.3Battery48.3
76.6Portability77.5
3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book6 wins this laptop face-off, 47.1 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+15) and performance (+13). 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)
- 33% higher charging: 60 W vs 45 W
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 350 nits
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,249
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 33
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 22% higher capacity: 61 Wh vs 50 Wh
- 19% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 18.5 mm
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+14% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 61 Wh+22% |
| Charging | 60 W+33% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+9% | 1.43 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 14.9 mm+19% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 2MP (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) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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