Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)
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46.6Performance55.2
44.8Display23.3
53.5Battery34.5
40.2Portability76.1
6 spec wins — Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series)5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) scores 46.5 against 46.4 for Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series)
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 35
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 89% higher capacity: 85 Wh vs 45 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 40
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 43% lower weight: 1.36 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,990 vs 12,399
- Lower launch price: $984 vs $1,499
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (matte anti-glare, VRR, G-Sync support with RTX 5070 module) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 100W, swappable Graphics Module) | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4; second M.2 2280 slot free) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,878Top 35% | 2,925+2%Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,399Bottom 38% | 14,990+21%Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 85 Wh+89% | 45 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8.3 h+14% | 7.3 h |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 1.36 kg+43% |
| Thickness | 21 mm | 17.5 mm+16% |
| Material | CNC aluminum top cover with thixomolded magnesium alloy bottom cover | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 6x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD, 3.5mm audio options; four slots with display output and up to 240W charging, two with USB4), plus a USB-C port on the RTX 5070 module (display output, 240W charging) | 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (AMD RZ717) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2nd Gen, 9.2MP OmniVision OV08X sensor, 87° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (Windows Hello and Linux libfprint compatible) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (DIY Edition ships without an OS; Linux supported) | Windows 11 Pro |
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