Framework Laptop 12 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
30.7Performance33
26.5Display26.5
—Battery36.7
83.2Portability75.2
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 122 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 12 wins this laptop face-off, 41.5 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+8). Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) 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 75
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (Meteor Lake) |
| Graphics | — | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,306Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,460Bottom 5% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 53 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+6% | 1.38 kg |
| Thickness | — | 17.7 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (aluminum lid on grey models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack; optional Nano-SIM and smart card reader |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Webcam | — | 5MP with privacy shutter (5MP + IR optional) |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader (standard on grey, optional on black), optional IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Pro |
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