Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
61.1Performance51.2
44.9Display67.7
78.5Battery78.7
75.9Portability54.3
6 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro5 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 61.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+22) and performance (+10). Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 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 51
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 54
- 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
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 45
- 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 29% | 2,566Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965+2%Top 34% | 14,697Top 37% |
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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