Framework Laptop 12 vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
30.7Performance61.6
26.5Display55.5
—Battery48.5
83.2Portability26
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 125 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 wins this laptop face-off, 50.8 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+31) 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 26
- 50% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.62 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $2,699
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
- Stronger performance score: 62 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 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 16 ″+31% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (Legion 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 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 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 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,980Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 18,600Top 15% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 100 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5.5 h |
| Charging | — | 330 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+50% | 2.62 kg |
| Thickness | — | 26.6 mm |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 + USB 3.2, 140W PD), 4x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p with e-shutter |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 |
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