Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
VS
30.7Performance47.5
26.5Display41.6
33.3Battery78.7
76.6Portability75.1
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)8 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 57.9 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+45) and performance (+17). 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)
- 11% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.46 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 33
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,540Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,578Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 84 Wh+68% |
| Charging | 60 W | 100 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+11% | 1.46 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 16 mm+13% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| 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 for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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