Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
30.7Performance44
26.5Display23.3
33.3Battery29.3
76.6Portability67.7
3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)4 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) scores 38.5 against 39.9 for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 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 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 28% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 12.2 ″
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $699
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 15.6 ″+28% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS |
| 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) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh+6% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 1080p |
| 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 |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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