Framework Laptop 12 vs MSI Venture 17 AI A1M
28.4chipPerformancechip36.6
26.5Display48
—Battery40.3
83.2Portability37.1
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 123 spec wins — MSI Venture 17 AI A1M
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 12 scores 40.5 against 40.3 for MSI Venture 17 AI A1M. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Framework Laptop 12 edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 37
- 46% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.4 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Venture 17 AI A1M
- Stronger performance score: 37 vs 28
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 27
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 42% higher Screen size: 17.3 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Venture 17 AI A1M |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 17.3 ″+42% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Venture 17 AI A1M |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
| Graphics | — | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 (2x8GB, 2 slots, max 96GB) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Venture 17 AI A1M |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 55 Wh |
| Charging | — | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Venture 17 AI A1M |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+46% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | — | 23.2 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Venture 17 AI A1M |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Webcam | — | 720p HD |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Venture 17 AI A1M |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | — |
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