Framework Laptop 12 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
30.7Performance46.1
26.5Display35.1
—Battery52
83.2Portability71.9
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 124 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 wins this laptop face-off, 49.3 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and display (+9). 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 72
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 27
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | — | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,894Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 64 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+7% | 1.4 kg |
| Thickness | — | 19.7 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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