Framework Laptop 12 vs Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
30.7Performance25.3
26.5Display23.3
—Battery29.3
83.2Portability72.6
3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 121 spec wins — Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 12 wins this laptop face-off, 41.5 to 34.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+11) and performance (+5). Lenovo Prima 14 IWC 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 performance score: 31 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 73
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (TN on base SKU) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | — | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 47 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+5% | 1.37 kg |
| Thickness | — | 19.9 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | PC-ABS (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x USB-A (5Gbps), 2x USB-C (5Gbps, PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Webcam | — | 720p |
| Biometrics | — | None |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home Single Language |
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