Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
VS
50.9Performance44
38.4Display41.6
50.9Battery71
80Portability76.6
5 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)4 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 55.2 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) and display (+3). 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 performance score: 51 vs 44
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 77
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 13% higher capacity: 61 Wh vs 54 Wh
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 51
- 60% higher Web browsing endurance: 16 h vs 10 h
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,400 vs $1,599
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 13.8 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS (matte) | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,790Bottom 48% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,100Bottom 41% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 61 Wh+13% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | 16 h+60% |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+3% | 1.34 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+9% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy switches | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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