Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
VS
50.9Performance54.1
38.4Display39.9
50.9Battery73.3
80Portability35.7
4 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) wins this laptop face-off, 53 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+44). Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) 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 (Ryzen AI 300)
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 36
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 45% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.36 kg
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- 37% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 25.2 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 51
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 51
- 283% higher charging: 230 W vs 60 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 31% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,201 vs 13,100
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,599
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | IPS (matte) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,790Bottom 48% | 2,856+2%Bottom 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,100Bottom 41% | 17,201+31%Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 61 Wh | 80 Wh+31% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 60 W | 230 W+283% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+45% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+37% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy switches | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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