How do the scores compare?

Framework Laptop 12 scores 41.5/100 overall; HP OmniBook 3 16 scores 62.3/100. Framework Laptop 12 wins 1 individual spec rows, HP OmniBook 3 16 wins 4.

What are the main differences between the Framework Laptop 12 and the HP OmniBook 3 16?

Framework Laptop 12 advantages: Stronger portability score: 83 vs 69; 21% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.64 kg; Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,026. HP OmniBook 3 16 advantages: Stronger performance score: 49 vs 31; Stronger display score: 80 vs 27; 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz; 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB; 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB.

Which is cheaper: Framework Laptop 12 or HP OmniBook 3 16?

Framework Laptop 12 launched cheaper at $799, versus $1,026 for the HP OmniBook 3 16.

Framework Laptop 12 vs HP OmniBook 3 16

Framework

Framework Laptop 12

$799

WINNER

HP OmniBook 3 16

$1,026

30.7Performance49.3

26.5Display80

—Battery57.3

83.2Portability68.8

1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 124 spec wins — HP OmniBook 3 16

InnoReviews verdict

HP OmniBook 3 16 wins this laptop face-off, 62.3 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+54) and performance (+19). 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 69
21% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.64 kg
Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,026

Reasons to pick the HP OmniBook 3 16

Stronger performance score: 49 vs 31
Stronger display score: 80 vs 27
300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB

Display

Display comparison: Framework Laptop 12 versus HP OmniBook 3 16
Spec	Framework Laptop 12	HP OmniBook 3 16
Screen size	12.2 ″	16 ″+31%
Panel type	IPS LCD	—
Resolution	1920x1200	2560 x 1600
Refresh rate	60 Hz	240 Hz+300%
Peak brightness	400 nits	—

Performance

Performance comparison: Framework Laptop 12 versus HP OmniBook 3 16
Spec	Framework Laptop 12	HP OmniBook 3 16
Processor	Intel Core i3-1315U	AMD Ryzen 7 H 255
RAM	8 GB	16 GB+100%
RAM type	DDR5-5200	—
Storage	512 GB	1,024 GB+100%
Storage type	—	SSD

Battery

Battery comparison: Framework Laptop 12 versus HP OmniBook 3 16
Spec	Framework Laptop 12	HP OmniBook 3 16
Capacity	—	68 Wh

Design

Design comparison: Framework Laptop 12 versus HP OmniBook 3 16
Spec	Framework Laptop 12	HP OmniBook 3 16
Weight	1.3 kg+21%	1.64 kg
Material	Recycled aluminum	—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Framework Laptop 12 versus HP OmniBook 3 16
Spec	Framework Laptop 12	HP OmniBook 3 16
Ports	Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD)	—

Software

Software comparison: Framework Laptop 12 versus HP OmniBook 3 16
Spec	Framework Laptop 12	HP OmniBook 3 16
Operating system	Windows 11 / Linux	—

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