Framework Laptop 12 vs Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
30.7Performance44
26.5Display35.3
—Battery46.7
83.2Portability36.8
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 123 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 12 scores 41.5 against 41.1 for Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Framework Laptop 12 edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 37
- 45% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.38 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 27
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 28% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 15.6 ″+28% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| Graphics | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB, 105W) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 60 Wh |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+45% | 2.38 kg |
| Thickness | — | 23.9 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, power delivery), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| Webcam | — | 720p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | — | None |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home |
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