Framework Laptop 12 vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
30.7Performance65.6
26.5Display55.5
—Battery98.7
83.2Portability20
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 125 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 62.2 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+35) and display (+29). 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 20
- 58% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 3.1 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $3,500
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 56 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 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 18 ″+48% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,127Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,220Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 99 Wh |
| Charging | — | 400 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+58% | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | — | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 1x Thunderbolt 5, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 |
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