Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
61.1Performance65.6
44.9Display55.5
78.5Battery98.7
75.9Portability20
5 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro6 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 13 Pro scores 63.5 against 62.2 for Razer Blade 18 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Framework Laptop 13 Pro edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 20
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 54% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 3.1 kg
- 43% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $3,500
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 61
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 79
- 300% higher charging: 400 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 18 ″+33% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits+40% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952Top 29% | 3,127+6%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965Top 34% | 20,220+35%Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh | 99 Wh+33% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h | — |
| Charging | 100 W | 400 W+300% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+54% | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+43% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | 1x Thunderbolt 5, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, SD (UHS-II), 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 | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 |
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