Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
61.1Performancespec-based51.2
72.5chipGraphics82.1
44.9Displayspec-based67.7
78.5Batteryspec-based78.7
75.9Portabilityspec-based54.3
6 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro5 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 13 Pro scores 64.7 against 64.5 for Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 30% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 2.05 kg
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,952 vs 2,566
- 13% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 18.3 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
- Stronger graphics score: 82 vs 73
- 71% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 700 nits
- 70% higher charging: 170 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 Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | Mini-LED (touch, DisplayHDR 1000) |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits | 1,200 nits+71% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (Meteor Lake) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | LPDDR5x-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2280 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952+15%Top 25% | 2,566Bottom 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965+2%Top 38% | 14,697Top 42% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 10,397Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh | 84 Wh+13% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h | — |
| Charging | 100 W | 170 W+70% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+30% | 2.05 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+13% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Aluminum (anodized) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 20Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 5MP + IR with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 Pro |
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