Framework Laptop 12 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
30.7Performance44
26.5Display23.3
—Battery29.3
83.2Portability67.7
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 122 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 12 wins this laptop face-off, 41.5 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+16) and display (+3). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 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 display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 68
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 20% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.62 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 28% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 12.2 ″
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 15.6 ″+28% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | — | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 47 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+20% | 1.62 kg |
| Thickness | — | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home |
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