Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
VS
30.7Performance38.3
26.5Display26.5
33.3Battery61.1
76.6Portability80.5
0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)7 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 wins this laptop face-off, 48 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and performance (+8). 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)
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,549
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 77
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS (WUXGA low-power) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,250Bottom 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,600Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 58 Wh+16% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.24 kg+5% |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 16.9 mm+8% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Recycled aluminum and magnesium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 1080p + 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 | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Pro |
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