Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
61.1Performance62.7
44.9Display38.4
78.5Battery44
75.9Portability91.8
5 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro3 spec wins — ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 57.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and display (+7). ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura 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 display score: 45 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 44
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 76
- 32% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 1.44 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 14.3 mm vs 15.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 14 ″+4% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits+40% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952Top 28% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965Top 19% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh+28% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h | — |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 0.98 kg+32% |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm | 14.3 mm+10% |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Carbon fiber and magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 5MP webcam with vHDR and Computer Vision, privacy shutter (10MP wide-FOV camera optional on some configs) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 Pro |
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