Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
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30.7Performance32.1
26.5Display23.3
33.3Battery29.3
76.6Portability72.8
4 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) wins this laptop face-off, 38.5 to 36.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+4) and portability (+4). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) 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 display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 33 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 73
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x 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 ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,245Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,311Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh+6% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+8% | 1.42 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm+1% | 18.6 mm |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom (aluminum bottom on some models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB-A 5Gbps, USB-A 10Gbps, USB-C 20Gbps (PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6 / 6E (configuration dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 / 5.3 (configuration dependent) |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 720p or 1080p (optional IR) 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 | Optional fingerprint reader in power button; optional IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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