Framework Laptop 12 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
30.7Performance54.1
26.5Display39.9
—Battery73.3
83.2Portability35.7
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 124 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and display (+13). 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 36
- 45% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.36 kg
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 350 nits
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 27
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 16 ″+31% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+14% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,856Bottom 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,201Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 80 Wh |
| Charging | — | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+45% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | — | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | — | None |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home |
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