Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
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50.9Performance44
38.4Display41.6
50.9Battery68
80Portability65.9
4 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)5 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) scores 53 against 52.6 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
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 66
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 22% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.66 kg
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
- 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 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 15 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS (matte) | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 3270x2180 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-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 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,790Top 33% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,100Top 46% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+22% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+13% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-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, microSD |
| 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 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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