Framework Laptop 12 vs HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
30.7Performance64.7
26.5Display55.5
—Battery77.3
83.2Portability23.6
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 125 spec wins — HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
InnoReviews verdict
HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) wins this laptop face-off, 57.8 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+34) and display (+29). 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 24
- 51% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.68 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 27
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 16 ″+31% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 (2 slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | — | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,097Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,822Top 15% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 83 Wh |
| Charging | — | 330 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+51% | 2.68 kg |
| Thickness | — | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Aluminum lid and base, plastic keyboard deck |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 6E on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 (5.3 with Wi-Fi 6E) |
| Webcam | — | 1080p IR (HP True Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home |
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