Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
61.1Performance49.2
44.9Display26.5
78.5Battery70.7
75.9Portability70.8
9 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro1 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 52.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+18) and performance (+12). Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) 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 49
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 71
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 71
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $1,499
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 14 ″+4% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits+75% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+105% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952Top 43% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965Top 41% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh+24% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h+4% | 15.3 h |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+6% | 1.54 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+9% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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