Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x
30.7Performance42.7
26.5Display50.4
33.3Battery69.5
76.6Portability84.7
0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)8 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x wins this laptop face-off, 58.1 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and display (+24). 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 $1,199
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 85 vs 77
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14.5 ″+19% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | OLED (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2944x1840 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz+50% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,000 nits+150% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8448 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,420Bottom 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,800Bottom 51% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 70 Wh+40% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.28 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 12.9 mm+30% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x USB4 (USB-C) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 1080p + IR |
| 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 face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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