Framework Laptop 12 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
30.7Performance39.9
26.5Display41.6
—Battery59.6
83.2Portability76.7
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 124 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 51.3 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and performance (+9). 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 77
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 27
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 13.8 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) |
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | — | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,430Top 66% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,000Top 49% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+3% | 1.34 kg |
| Thickness | — | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x USB4, USB-A 3.1, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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