Framework Laptop 12 vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
30.7Performance46.9
26.5Display38.4
—Battery77.3
83.2Portability55.2
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 125 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+16) and display (+12). 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 55
- 33% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.95 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,600
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 16 ″+31% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED (2-in-1 touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | — | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | — | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,426Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,896Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 83 Wh |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+33% | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | — | 19.8 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 (5.4 with Wi-Fi 7) |
| Webcam | — | 9MP IR (HP Wide Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), fingerprint reader (optional on some configs) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home |
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