Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
30.7Performance44
26.5Display35.3
33.3Battery46.7
76.6Portability36.8
3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)4 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 wins this laptop face-off, 41.1 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+13) and 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 portability score: 77 vs 37
- 45% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.38 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 23% lower thickness: 18.5 mm vs 23.9 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 33
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB, 105W) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 60 Wh+20% |
| Charging | 60 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+45% | 2.38 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm+23% | 23.9 mm |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, power delivery), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 720p 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 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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