Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
VS
50.9Performance62.7
38.4Display38.4
50.9Battery42.7
80Portability91.8
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)4 spec wins — ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+12) and portability (+12). 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 battery score: 51 vs 43
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 80
- 25% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 1.3 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 14.3 mm vs 15.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 14 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS (matte) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | Intel Arc Graphics |
| 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 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,790Top 32% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,100Top 46% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 61 Wh+7% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 0.98 kg+25% |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm | 14.3 mm+10% |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon fiber and magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy switches | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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