Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
VS
30.7Performance49.2
26.5Display26.5
33.3Battery70.7
76.6Portability70.8
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)6 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 52.1 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+37) and performance (+19). Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) 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 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 71
- 16% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.54 kg
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,000
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 33
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 20% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 50 Wh
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,000 GB+95% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 60 Wh+20% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.3 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+16% | 1.54 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 17.4 mm+6% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (2x rear Thunderbolt 4, 2x front USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB-C/USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD options), 3.5mm combo jack | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None on this configuration — fingerprint reader is bundled only with the Core 5 320/Core 7 350 pre-built tiers, not Core 3 304 | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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