Framework Laptop 12 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
30.7Performance47.1
26.5Display38.4
—Battery41.2
83.2Portability91
0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 125 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 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
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,350
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 83
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (touch, anti-reflective) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 |
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5X-8448 (on-board) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | eUFS (soldered) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,769Top 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,390Top 42% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 56 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.16 kg+11% |
| Thickness | — | 10.9 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x USB4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Webcam | — | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home |
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