Framework Laptop 12 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
28.4chipPerformance32.1
36.3chipGraphicschip47.3
26.5Displayspec-based23.3
33.3Batteryspec-based29.3
76.6Portabilityspec-based72.8
4 spec wins — Framework Laptop 123 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 12 scores 37.5 against 38 for Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 28
- Stronger graphics score: 47 vs 36
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,245Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,311Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh+6% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+8% | 1.42 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm+1% | 18.6 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom (aluminum bottom on some models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | USB-A 5Gbps, USB-A 10Gbps, USB-C 20Gbps (PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 / 6E (configuration dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 / 5.3 (configuration dependent) |
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p or 1080p (optional IR) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Optional fingerprint reader in power button; optional IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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