Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
61.1Performance47.5
44.9Display41.6
78.5Battery78.7
75.9Portability75.1
7 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 57.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14) and display (+3). Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) 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 48
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 42
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,965 vs 12,578
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- 13% higher capacity: 84 Wh vs 74 Wh
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 14 ″+4% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits+17% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952+16%Top 29% | 2,540Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965+19%Top 34% | 12,578Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh | 84 Wh+13% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h | — |
| Charging | 100 W | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+1% | 1.46 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+1% | 16 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | 1x USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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