Framework Laptop 12 vs Yoga Air 14 Aura
30.7Performance62.5
26.5Display38.4
—Battery84.8
83.2Portability84.2
0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 126 spec wins — Yoga Air 14 Aura
InnoReviews verdict
Yoga Air 14 Aura wins this laptop face-off, 65.3 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+32) and display (+12). 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
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Yoga Air 14 Aura
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Yoga Air 14 Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Yoga Air 14 Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | — | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,000 GB+95% |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Yoga Air 14 Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Yoga Air 14 Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.25 kg+4% |
| Thickness | — | 13.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Yoga Air 14 Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p FHD IR camera |
| Biometrics | — | IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Yoga Air 14 Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home |
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