Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
VS
50.9Performance59.9
38.4Display55.5
50.9Battery73.3
80Portability29.1
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 56.2 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+22) and display (+17). Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) 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 29
- 48% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 41% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 27 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 51
- 400% higher charging: 300 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | IPS (matte) | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,790Bottom 48% | 2,889+4%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,100Bottom 41% | 18,126+38%Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 61 Wh | 80 Wh+31% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 60 W | 300 W+400% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+48% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+41% | 27 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (one with 140W PD, both with DisplayPort 1.4), 4x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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