Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
VS
50.9Performance45.4
38.4Display41.6
50.9Battery68
80Portability66
4 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)6 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) scores 53 against 53.1 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 66
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 22% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.66 kg
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 51
- 40% higher Web browsing endurance: 14 h vs 10 h
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 11% higher Screen size: 15 ″ vs 13.5 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,599
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 15 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS (matte) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 2496x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,790Top 32% | 2,790Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,100Top 46% | 14,200+8%Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 61 Wh | 66 Wh+8% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | 14 h+40% |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+22% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+13% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm | 2x USB4, USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy switches | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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