Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
61.1Performance38.8
44.9Display38.4
78.5Battery60
75.9Portability75.8
8 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro2 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 50, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and battery (+19). Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 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 39
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 60
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- 13% higher Screen size: 15.3 ″ vs 13.5 ″
- 12% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 15.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 15.3 ″+13% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits+40% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952+17%Top 29% | 2,531Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965+40%Top 34% | 10,711Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh+6% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h | — |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+6% | 1.53 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm | 13.9 mm+12% |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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