Framework Laptop 12 vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H)
30.7Performance63
26.5Display75.1
—Battery99.9
83.2Portability27.4
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 125 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) wins this laptop face-off, 67.7 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+49) and performance (+32). 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 27
- 49% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.57 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 75 vs 27
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 175% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 16 ″+31% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED (glossy, non-touch, G-SYNC) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,100 nits+175% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (175W) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2280; one slot PCIe 5.0) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,052Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,081Top 16% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 100 Wh |
| Charging | — | 400 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+49% | 2.57 kg |
| Thickness | — | 26.7 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 10Gbps (DP 2.1, 95-100W PD), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ-45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 5MP with e-shutter (720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | — | None (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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