Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
VS
61.1Performance35.5
44.9Display27.3
78.5Battery69.5
75.9Portability82.8
9 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and display (+18). Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) 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 36
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 70
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 76
- 15% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 1.44 kg
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,499
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″+4% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits+65% | 425 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+700% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952+29%Top 29% | 2,287Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965+35%Top 34% | 11,125Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh+49% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h | 16 h+1% |
| Charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 1.22 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm | 15.6 mm+2% |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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