Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
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46.6Performancespec-based45.4
87.6Graphicschip44.8
44.8Displayspec-based41.6
53.5Batteryspec-based68
40.2Portabilityspec-based66
6 spec wins — Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series)5 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) scores 51.9 against 52 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series)
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 45
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 29% higher capacity: 85 Wh vs 66 Wh
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
- 69% higher Web browsing endurance: 14 h vs 8.3 h
- 31% lower weight: 1.66 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,200 vs 12,399
- 13% lower thickness: 18.3 mm vs 21 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,499
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+7% | 15 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (matte anti-glare, VRR, G-Sync support with RTX 5070 module) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2496x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 100W, swappable Graphics Module) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,878+3%Top 37% | 2,790Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,399Bottom 36% | 14,200+15%Top 46% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 13,644Top 31% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 85 Wh+29% | 66 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8.3 h | 14 h+69% |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 1.66 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 21 mm | 18.3 mm+13% |
| Material | CNC aluminum top cover with thixomolded magnesium alloy bottom cover | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 2x USB4, USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (AMD RZ717) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2nd Gen, 9.2MP OmniVision OV08X sensor, 87° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (Windows Hello and Linux libfprint compatible) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (DIY Edition ships without an OS; Linux supported) | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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