Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition
61.1Performance47.6
44.9Display58
78.5Battery86.7
75.9Portability74.6
6 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 13 Pro scores 63.5 against 63.6 for Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 48
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 36% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,965 vs 11,037
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 79
- 57% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 700 nits
- 13% higher Screen size: 15.3 ″ vs 13.5 ″
- 10% higher Web browsing endurance: 17.5 h vs 15.9 h
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 15.3 ″+13% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits | 1,100 nits+57% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package, soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952+6%Top 26% | 2,795Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965+36%Top 38% | 11,037Bottom 19% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh | 80 Wh+7% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h | 17.5 h+10% |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 1.4 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+10% | 17.7 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD 3.0, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 8MP camera with discrete IR camera, ToF sensor and electronic privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader in the power button, IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 Pro |
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