Framework Laptop 12 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)
VS
30.7Performance38.7
26.5Display29.8
—Battery94.7
83.2Portability80.1
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 124 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 56.2 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+8) and display (+3). 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 80
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 27
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 13 ″+7% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (6-core) |
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS (removable) |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | — | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.23 kg+6% |
| Thickness | — | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x USB-C/USB 3.2, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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