Framework Laptop 12 vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
30.7Performance59.9
26.5Display55.5
—Battery73.3
83.2Portability29.1
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 125 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 56.2 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and display (+29). 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 29
- 48% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.5 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 27
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 16 ″+31% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,889Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 18,126Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 80 Wh |
| Charging | — | 300 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+48% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | — | 27 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (one with 140W PD, both with DisplayPort 1.4), 4x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home |
Related comparisons
Framework Laptop 12vs Apple MacBook NeoVSFramework Laptop 12vs Asus ExpertBook P3 G2VSFramework Laptop 12vs Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9VSFramework Laptop 12vs Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10VSLenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)VSLenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)vs Lecoo Air 14 2026VSLenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)VSLenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)vs ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)VS