Framework Laptop 12 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (14IRH10)
28.4chipPerformancechip32.2
26.5Display23.3
—Battery46.7
83.2Portability74.8
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 122 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (14IRH10)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 12 scores 40.5 against 40.8 for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (14IRH10). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (14IRH10) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 75
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (14IRH10)
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 28
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (14IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (14IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i5-13420H |
| Graphics | — | Intel UHD Graphics |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (14IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 60 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (14IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+9% | 1.43 kg |
| Thickness | — | 16.9 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Aluminium (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (14IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x USB-A (5Gbps), 1x USB-C (5Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.2), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| Webcam | — | HD 720p with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | None (optional IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (14IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home |
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