Framework Laptop 12 vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
30.7Performance44
26.5Display38.3
—Battery46.7
83.2Portability43.5
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 123 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 wins this laptop face-off, 43.1 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+13) and display (+12). 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 44
- 38% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.1 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $980
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 25% higher Screen size: 15.3 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 15.3 ″+25% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Up to Intel Core 7 230H |
| Graphics | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 60 Wh |
| Charging | — | 135 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+38% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | — | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Webcam | — | 720p |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home |
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