Framework Laptop 12 vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
30.7Performance51.2
26.5Display67.7
—Battery78.7
83.2Portability54.3
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 125 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 wins this laptop face-off, 61.9 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+41) and performance (+21). 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 54
- 37% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.05 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 27
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 200% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 400 nits
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 16 ″+31% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Mini-LED (touch, DisplayHDR 1000) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,200 nits+200% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (Meteor Lake) |
| Graphics | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5x-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2280 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,566Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,697Top 37% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 84 Wh |
| Charging | — | 170 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+37% | 2.05 kg |
| Thickness | — | 18.3 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Aluminum (anodized) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 20Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Webcam | — | 5MP + IR with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Pro |
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