Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
61.1Performance44
44.9Display23.3
78.5Battery29.3
75.9Portability67.7
8 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro1 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+49) and display (+22). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 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 44
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 68
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
- 16% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 13.5 ″
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $1,499
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 15.6 ″+16% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits+133% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952Top 43% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965Top 41% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh+58% | 47 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h | — |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+11% | 1.62 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+11% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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