Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
61.1Performance44
44.9Display35.3
78.5Battery46.7
75.9Portability36.8
6 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro2 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 41.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+39) and battery (+32). Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 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 35
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 37
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 16% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 13.5 ″
- Lower launch price: $749 vs $1,499
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 15.6 ″+16% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits+133% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB, 105W) |
| RAM | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952Top 43% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965Top 41% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh+24% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h | — |
| Charging | 100 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+39% | 2.38 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+34% | 23.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, power delivery), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 720p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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