Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i)
61.1Performance62.5
44.9Display40
78.5Battery—
75.9Portability—
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro1 spec wins — HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 53.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+5). HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) 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 13 Pro
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 40
- 105% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 14 ″+4% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+105% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952Top 43% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965Top 41% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h | — |
| Charging | 100 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg | — |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm | — |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 5MP IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G2i) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 Pro |
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