Framework Laptop 12 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x
30.7Performance42.7
26.5Display50.4
—Battery69.5
83.2Portability84.7
0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 125 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x wins this laptop face-off, 58.1 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and performance (+12). 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 $1,199
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 27
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 400 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14.5 ″+19% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2944x1840 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz+50% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,000 nits+150% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) |
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5X-8448 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,420Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,800Top 32% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.28 kg+2% |
| Thickness | — | 12.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 3x USB4 (USB-C) |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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