Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
30.7Performance30.7
26.5Display23.3
33.3Battery29.3
76.6Portability67.7
3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)3 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) wins this laptop face-off, 38.5 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+9) and battery (+4). IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 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 display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 33 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 68
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 20% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.62 kg
Reasons to pick the IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
- 28% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 12.2 ″
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $699
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 15.6 ″+28% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh+6% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+20% | 1.62 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 17.9 mm+3% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter |
| 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 | Fingerprint reader on power button |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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