Framework Laptop 12 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel
28.4chipPerformancechip39.8
26.5Display26.5
83.2Portability61.4
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 122 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 12 scores 40.5 against 40.5 for Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel. 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 61
- 21% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 28
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 31% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 16 ″+31% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | — | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+21% | 1.65 kg |
| Thickness | — | 22 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader in power button |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Pro |
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