Framework Laptop 12 vs HP OMEN 16 (2025)
30.7Performance57.1
26.5Display41.5
—Battery77.3
83.2Portability33.3
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 124 spec wins — HP OMEN 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
HP OMEN 16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 53.4 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and display (+15). Framework Laptop 12 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
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 33
- 47% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.43 kg
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN 16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 27
- 200% higher RAM: 24 GB vs 8 GB
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 16 ″+31% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 24 GB+200% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | — | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 83 Wh |
| Charging | — | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+47% | 2.43 kg |
| Thickness | — | 25.4 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 1x USB-C (10Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p webcam with privacy shutter |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home |
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