Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel)
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50.9Performancespec-based48.8
52.5chipGraphicschip61.9
38.4Displayspec-based41.6
50.9Batteryspec-based54.7
80Portabilityspec-based66
3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)5 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) scores 52.9 against 52.8 for Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
- 22% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.66 kg
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,100 vs 11,279
- 13% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 18.3 mm
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel)
- Stronger graphics score: 62 vs 53
- 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 for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 15 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS (matte) | PixelSense Flow IPS (touchscreen) |
| 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 for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | SSD (removable, Gen 4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,790Bottom 48% | 2,871+3%Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,100+16%Bottom 44% | 11,279Bottom 27% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 61 Wh | 66 Wh+8% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm | 2x USB-C with USB4/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.1 Gen 2, microSDXC card reader, Surface Connect, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy switches | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business 15-inch (7th Edition, Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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