Framework Laptop 12 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
30.7Performance49.2
26.5Display26.5
—Battery70.7
83.2Portability70.8
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 123 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 52.1 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19). Framework Laptop 12 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
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 71
- 16% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.54 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,000
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 31
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | — | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,000 GB+95% |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.3 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+16% | 1.54 kg |
| Thickness | — | 17.4 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home |
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