Framework Laptop 12 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
30.7Performance39.3
26.5Display41.6
—Battery45.9
83.2Portability51.4
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 124 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 wins this laptop face-off, 43.5 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 51
- 34% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.98 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Stronger performance score: 39 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 Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14.4 ″+18% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (PixelSense Flow, touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2400x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Graphics | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (user-replaceable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,450Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,500Bottom 16% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 9 h |
| Charging | — | 120 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+34% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | — | 22 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Magnesium and aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 |
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