Framework Laptop 12 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
30.7Performance42.1
26.5Display26.5
—Battery49.3
83.2Portability73.9
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 122 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45.5 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+11). 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 74
- 11% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.46 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 31
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | — | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,600Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,300Top 69% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+11% | 1.46 kg |
| Thickness | — | 16.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Aluminum top, composite base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 |
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