Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
VS
30.7Performance42.1
26.5Display26.5
33.3Battery49.3
76.6Portability73.9
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)5 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45.5 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+16) and performance (+11). 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
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 33
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
- 14% higher capacity: 57 Wh vs 50 Wh
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | OLED |
| 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 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,600Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,300Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 57 Wh+14% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+11% | 1.46 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 16.9 mm+8% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum top, composite base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 1080p 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 | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 |
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