Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
61.1Performance59.9
44.9Display55.5
78.5Battery73.3
75.9Portability29.1
6 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+47) and battery (+5). Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) 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 29
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 42% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 2.5 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 45
- 200% higher charging: 300 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,126 vs 14,965
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.5 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits+40% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952+2%Top 43% | 2,889Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965Top 41% | 18,126+21%Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh | 80 Wh+7% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h | — |
| Charging | 100 W | 300 W+200% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+42% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+41% | 27 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (one with 140W PD, both with DisplayPort 1.4), 4x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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