Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
VS
30.7Performance44
26.5Display23.3
33.3Battery33.3
76.6Portability67.3
3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) wins this laptop face-off, 40.7 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+13). 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 display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 67
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 18% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.59 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 25% higher Screen size: 15.3 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 15.3 ″+25% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core i5-13420H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Intel UHD Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-4800 (soldered + 1x SODIMM slot) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2242 slots) |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+18% | 1.59 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm+2% | 18.9 mm |
| 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 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB-C 5Gbps (PD 45-65W, DP 1.2), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, round-tip power connector |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | HD 720p or FHD 1080p with privacy shutter (IR on some configurations) |
| 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 | Optional IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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