Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
61.1Performance43.7
44.9Display39.9
78.5Battery46.7
75.9Portability41.9
8 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro4 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+34) and battery (+32). Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) 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 40
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 42
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- 130% higher charging: 230 W vs 100 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.5 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | IPS (WQXGA) |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits+100% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 64 GB+300% | 16 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952+14%Top 43% | 2,600Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965+22%Top 41% | 12,300Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh | 80 Wh+7% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h+127% | 7 h |
| Charging | 100 W | 230 W+130% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+37% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+28% | 21.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 |
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