Framework Laptop 12 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
30.7Performance38.8
26.5Display38.4
—Battery60
83.2Portability75.8
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 124 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) wins this laptop face-off, 50 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+12) and 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
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 76
- 15% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.53 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 25% higher Screen size: 15.3 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 15.3 ″+25% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | — | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,531Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,711Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 70 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+15% | 1.53 kg |
| Thickness | — | 13.9 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | — | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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