Framework Laptop 12 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
VS
30.7Performance35.5
26.5Display27.3
—Battery69.5
83.2Portability82.8
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 124 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 49.5 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+5) and display (+1). 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
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $900
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 31
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 13 ″+7% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 425 nits+6% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,287Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,125Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | — | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.22 kg+6% |
| Thickness | — | 15.6 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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