Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
30.7Performance46.1
26.5Display35.1
33.3Battery52
76.6Portability71.9
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)6 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 wins this laptop face-off, 49.3 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and performance (+15). 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 72
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 33
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,894Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 64 Wh+28% |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+7% | 1.4 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm+6% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| 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 in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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