Framework Laptop 12 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6
30.7Performance44
26.5Display28.6
—Battery48.3
83.2Portability77.5
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 122 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book6 wins this laptop face-off, 47.1 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+13) and display (+2). 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 78
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 350 nits
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,249
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+14% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | — | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 61 Wh |
| Charging | — | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+9% | 1.43 kg |
| Thickness | — | 14.9 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home |
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