Framework Laptop 12 vs MSI Modern A14 AI+ F3HM
28.4chipPerformancespec-basedchip35
35.5chipGraphicschip29.3
26.5Displayspec-based—
—Batteryspec-based29.1
83.2Portabilityspec-based71.7
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 122 spec wins — MSI Modern A14 AI+ F3HM
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 12 scores 39.7 against 39.9 for MSI Modern A14 AI+ F3HM. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger graphics score: 36 vs 29
Reasons to pick the MSI Modern A14 AI+ F3HM
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Modern A14 AI+ F3HM |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Modern A14 AI+ F3HM |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 |
| Graphics | — | AMD Radeon 820M (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Modern A14 AI+ F3HM |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 47 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Modern A14 AI+ F3HM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+7% | 1.4 kg |
| Thickness | — | 19.9 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Modern A14 AI+ F3HM |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, PD 3.0), HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | IR HD 720p with privacy shutter |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Modern A14 AI+ F3HM |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home |
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