Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11
29.3chipPerformancechip23.2
28.4chipGraphics—
26.5Displayspec-based26.5
33.3Batteryspec-based33.3
76.6Portabilityspec-based78.7
0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) scores 36.7 against 36.3 for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 23
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS |
| 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 Slim 3 14Q7X11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Qualcomm Snapdragon C (C1-10-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6393 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 3.0 x2 slot) |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 16.9 mm+8% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum or PC-ABS (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x USB-A (5Gbps), 2x USB-C (5Gbps, PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 720p HD 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 | None |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14Q7X11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home (on ARM) |
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