Framework Laptop 12 vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
30.7Performance41.5
26.5Display24.9
—Battery79.8
83.2Portability76
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 123 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
LG Gram 17 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 52 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+11). 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
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 350 nits
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,699
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 31
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 39% higher Screen size: 17 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 17 ″+39% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+14% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | — | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,640Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,700Top 98% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 77 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+4% | 1.35 kg |
| Thickness | — | 17.8 mm |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 |
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