Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
VS
30.7Performance44
26.5Display38.3
33.3Battery46.7
76.6Portability43.5
3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)5 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 wins this laptop face-off, 43.1 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 44
- 38% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.1 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 27% lower thickness: 18.5 mm vs 25.2 mm
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $980
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 33
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 125% higher charging: 135 W vs 60 W
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 15.3 ″+25% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Up to Intel Core 7 230H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 60 Wh+20% |
| Charging | 60 W | 135 W+125% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+38% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm+27% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio |
| 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 | 720p |
| 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 | — |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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