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Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)

WINNER
Framework Laptop 13 Pro
63.5Inno Score
VS
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
60.7Inno Score
61.1Performance64.7
44.9Display64.4
78.5Battery73.3
75.9Portability32.5
4 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro7 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)

InnoReviews verdict

Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 60.7, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+43) and battery (+5). Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) 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 battery score: 79 vs 73
  • Stronger portability score: 76 vs 33
  • 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
  • 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
  • 41% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 2.43 kg

Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)

  • Stronger performance score: 65 vs 61
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 45
  • 200% higher charging: 300 W vs 100 W
  • 57% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 700 nits
  • 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Framework Laptop 13 Pro versus Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
SpecFramework Laptop 13 ProLenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
Screen size13.5 ″16 ″+19%
Panel typeLCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen)OLED (glossy, non-touch)
Resolution2880x19202560x1600
Refresh rate120 Hz165 Hz+38%
Peak brightness700 nits1,100 nits+57%

Performance

Performance comparison: Framework Laptop 13 Pro versus Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
SpecFramework Laptop 13 ProLenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra X9 388HIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GraphicsIntel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop
RAM64 GB+100%32 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2)DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage2,048 GB+100%1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Framework Laptop 13 Pro versus Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
SpecFramework Laptop 13 ProLenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
Geekbench 6 (single)2,952Top 43%3,089+5%Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (multi)14,965Top 41%19,885+33%Top 21%

Battery

Battery comparison: Framework Laptop 13 Pro versus Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
SpecFramework Laptop 13 ProLenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
Capacity74 Wh80 Wh+7%
Web browsing endurance15.9 h—
Charging100 W300 W+200%

Design

Design comparison: Framework Laptop 13 Pro versus Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
SpecFramework Laptop 13 ProLenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
Weight1.44 kg+41%2.43 kg
Thickness15.9 mm+39%26 mm
MaterialCNC-machined 6063 aluminumAluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom)

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Framework Laptop 13 Pro versus Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
SpecFramework Laptop 13 ProLenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
Ports4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C (10Gbps, DP 2.1, 65-100W PD), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211)Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration)
Bluetooth6.05.2 or 5.4 (by configuration)
Webcam1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch5MP with e-shutter (720p on some configurations)
BiometricsFingerprint readerNone (no fingerprint reader)

Software

Software comparison: Framework Laptop 13 Pro versus Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
SpecFramework Laptop 13 ProLenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available)Windows 11 (Home or Pro)

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