Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
VS
30.7Performance51.2
26.5Display67.7
33.3Battery78.7
76.6Portability54.3
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)8 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 wins this laptop face-off, 61.9 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+45) and display (+41). 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 54
- 37% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.05 kg
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 33
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 200% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 16 ″+31% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | Mini-LED (touch, DisplayHDR 1000) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,200 nits+200% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (Meteor Lake) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2280 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,566Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,697Top 37% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 84 Wh+68% |
| Charging | 60 W | 170 W+183% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+37% | 2.05 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 18.3 mm+1% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum (anodized) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 20Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| 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 | 5MP + IR 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 | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Pro |
Related comparisons
Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8VVSFramework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)vs Dell Latitude 5450VSFramework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)vs Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10VSFramework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)vs Acer Nitro V 15VSLenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)VSLenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9vs HP OmniBook 3 16VSLenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9vs HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)VSLenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9vs ASUS Zenbook S 14VS