Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
61.1Performance50.7
44.9Display54.7
78.5Battery60
75.9Portability92.9
5 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro4 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 61.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and performance (+10). HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) 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 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 51
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 60
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 18% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,952 vs 2,507
- 11% higher charging: 100 W vs 90 W
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 76
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 700 nits
- 32% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 1.44 kg
- 15% lower thickness: 13.5 mm vs 15.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 14.2 ″+5% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 3120x2080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits | 1,000 nits+43% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952+18%Top 29% | 2,507Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965+9%Top 34% | 13,756Top 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh+6% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h | — |
| Charging | 100 W+11% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 0.98 kg+32% |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm | 13.5 mm+15% |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 1080p with privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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