Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10
30.7Performance38.2
26.5Display35.3
33.3Battery46.7
76.6Portability36.2
3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)5 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) scores 38.5 against 39 for Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 36
- 46% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 23% lower thickness: 18.5 mm vs 23.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,300
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 33
- 183% higher charging: 170 W vs 60 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 15.6 ″+28% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS (anti-glare, 100% sRGB, G-Sync) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | AMD Ryzen 7 250 (Hawk Point) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,586Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,956Bottom 10% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 60 Wh+20% |
| Charging | 60 W | 170 W+183% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+46% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm+23% | 23.9 mm |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Plastic (PC-ABS) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, 65-100W PD), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 5MP with e-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 LOQ 15AHP10 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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