Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
61.1Performance30.7
44.9Display23.3
78.5Battery29.3
75.9Portability67.7
8 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro1 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+49) and performance (+30). IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 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 31
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 68
- 700% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
- 16% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 13.5 ″
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $1,499
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 15.6 ″+16% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits+133% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 64 GB+700% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952Top 43% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965Top 41% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh+58% | 47 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h | — |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+11% | 1.62 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+11% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader on power button |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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