Framework Laptop 12 vs Razer Blade 16 (2025)
30.7Performance51.2
26.5Display52.2
—Battery61.9
83.2Portability52.5
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 124 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 54.1 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and performance (+21). 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 53
- 39% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.14 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $2,999
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 27
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 16 ″+31% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| Graphics | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5X-8000 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,780Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,400Top 40% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | — | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+39% | 2.14 kg |
| Thickness | — | 17.6 mm |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x USB4, 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 |
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