Framework Laptop 12 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10)
28.4chipPerformance35
26.5Display23.3
—Battery52.4
83.2Portability62.2
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 122 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 12 scores 40.5 against 40.8 for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10) 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 62
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 30% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.85 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10)
- Stronger performance score: 35 vs 28
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 31% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 16 ″+31% |
| 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 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 |
| Graphics | — | AMD Radeon 820M (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,576Bottom 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 7,814Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10.5 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+30% | 1.85 kg |
| Thickness | — | 16.9 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x USB-C (USB 10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | Camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | No fingerprint reader (IR camera for Windows Hello on some models) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 (16AKP10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home |
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