Dell 15 (DC15250) vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
26.6Performance50.9
30.2Display38.4
21.3Battery50.9
66.3Portability80
2 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)8 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) wins this laptop face-off, 53 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+30) and performance (+24). Dell 15 (DC15250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- 16% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 13.5 ″
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 21
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 66
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+16% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (matte) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 500 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1334U | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,139Bottom 3% | 2,790+30%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,278Bottom 2% | 13,100+148%Bottom 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 41 Wh | 61 Wh+49% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.3 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 19 mm | 15.9 mm+16% |
| Material | Plastic (aluminum optional) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo | 4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) | 1080p with privacy switches |
| Biometrics | None (fingerprint reader optional) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Dell 15 (DC15250) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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