Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
61.1Performance38.3
44.9Display26.5
78.5Battery61.1
75.9Portability80.5
10 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 48, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and display (+18). Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 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 38
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 61
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 76
- 14% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.44 kg
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 14 ″+4% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | IPS (WUXGA low-power) |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits+75% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952+31%Top 43% | 2,250Bottom 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965+74%Top 41% | 8,600Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh+28% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h+22% | 13 h |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 1.24 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+6% | 16.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Recycled aluminum and magnesium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 Pro |
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