Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
61.1Performance45.2
44.9Display38.4
78.5Battery68.4
75.9Portability91.4
8 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 56.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+16) and battery (+10). Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 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 45
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 68
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 76
- 31% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.44 kg
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 14 ″+4% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits+40% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952+9%Top 28% | 2,720Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965+36%Top 19% | 11,000Bottom 11% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh+31% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h+6% | 15 h |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 0.99 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm | 14.4 mm+9% |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, HDMI 2.1, 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 | 8MP + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 Pro |
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