Framework Laptop 12 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
30.7Performance38.3
26.5Display26.5
—Battery61.1
83.2Portability80.5
0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 124 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 wins this laptop face-off, 48 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+8). 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
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,549
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 31
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (WUXGA low-power) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | — | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,250Top 100% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,600Top 100% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.24 kg+5% |
| Thickness | — | 16.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Recycled aluminum and magnesium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Pro |
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