Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
61.1Performance61.6
44.9Display55.5
78.5Battery48.5
75.9Portability26
6 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 50.8, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+50) and battery (+30). Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 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 49
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 26
- 189% higher Web browsing endurance: 15.9 h vs 5.5 h
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,699
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 45
- 230% higher charging: 330 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 34% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 74 Wh
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,600 vs 14,965
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | IPS (Legion 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 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 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 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952Top 43% | 2,980+1%Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965Top 41% | 18,600+24%Top 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh | 100 Wh+34% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h+189% | 5.5 h |
| Charging | 100 W | 330 W+230% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+45% | 2.62 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+40% | 26.6 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 + USB 3.2, 140W PD), 4x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 |
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