Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 15IWC11
29.3chipPerformancechip27.7
26.5Display26.5
33.3Battery46.7
76.6Portability63.6
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)4 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 15IWC11
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) scores 38 against 38 for Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 15IWC11. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 64
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 27% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.77 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 15IWC11
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 33
- 25% higher Screen size: 15.3 ″ vs 12.2 ″
- 20% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 50 Wh
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 15.3 ″+25% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS (multitouch) |
| 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 5 2-in-1 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core 3 304 (Wildcat Lake) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| 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 5 2-in-1 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 60 Wh+20% |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+27% | 1.77 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 17.6 mm+5% |
| 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 5 2-in-1 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (5Gbps, always-on), 1x USB-A (5Gbps), 2x USB-C (5Gbps, PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 or 5.4 (by configuration) |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 1080p + IR, 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 | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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