Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
61.1Performance39.9
44.9Display41.6
78.5Battery59.6
75.9Portability76.7
9 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 51.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and battery (+19). Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) 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 40
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 60
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,499
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 13.8 ″+2% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits+17% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| 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 | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952+21%Top 43% | 2,430Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965+15%Top 41% | 13,000Bottom 39% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh+38% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h+22% | 13 h |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 1.34 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+9% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB4, USB-A 3.1, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| 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 |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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