Framework Laptop 12 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11
28.4chipPerformance36.2
26.5Display35.1
—Battery33.3
83.2Portability67.3
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 123 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 12 scores 40.5 against 40.9 for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 67
- 18% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.59 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 28
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 27
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 25% higher Screen size: 15.3 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 15.3 ″+25% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core 7 350 |
| Graphics | — | Intel Graphics (2 Xe3 cores, integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,691Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,029Bottom 3% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 50 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+18% | 1.59 kg |
| Thickness | — | 18.9 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 1x USB-C (5Gbps, DisplayPort 1.2, USB PD 45-65W), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack, round-tip power connector |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Webcam | — | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | No fingerprint reader (IR camera for face unlock optional on other configurations) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home |
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