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Laptop 13 (2023)
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Legion Pro 5i (2024)
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Advantages of the Framework Laptop 13 (2023)
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good portability
  • Good battery life
  • Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)
  • Excellent for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good overall display quality

Key differences

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General Use

8.7
Laptop 13 (2023)
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
8.0
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
472.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) are both very good for general use, though the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is somewhat better.

Gaming and AI

6.8
Laptop 13 (2023)
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
8.6
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is only fair.

Engineering and Design

8.2
Laptop 13 (2023)
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
9.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is very good.

Software Development

8.5
Laptop 13 (2023)
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) is good.

Screen Quality

7.4
Laptop 13 (2023)
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
8.1
13.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
472.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Framework Laptop 13 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.

Battery

9.0 Hours
Laptop 13 (2023)
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
3.5 Hours
The Framework Laptop 13 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Laptop 13 (2023)
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Fair
13.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) has only fair portability.
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Key similarities

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Content Creation

8.4
Laptop 13 (2023)
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
8.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) are both very good for content creation.

Build Quality

7.8
Laptop 13 (2023)
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
7.4
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) both have good build quality.

Cost

$1,699
Laptop 13 (2023)
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
$1,690
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has a price of $1,699 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) costs $1,690.

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How the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Framework Laptop 13 (2023)Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Framework Laptop 13 (2023)Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)

GENERAL

Price
$1,699
$1,690
Release Date
May 1, 2023January 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
11.7'' x 9'' x 0.62''14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97''
Weight
2.95 lbs5.6 lbs
Width
11.7"14.31"
Depth
9.01"10.25"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7840UIntel i9-14900HX
RAM
32 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours3.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
61 Wh80 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.5"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2256 x 15042560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
60Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
472 nits368 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.8/107.4/10
Portability Score
8.8/106.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8.5/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/107/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
14
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Ports
00

Shopping

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Framework Laptop 13 (2023)

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Wired

Scott Gilbertson | July 2023
"If you’re thinking of investing in your first Framework, now is the time. The kinks and rough edges have all been smoothed out and this is a very nice machine with a bright, upgradable future. The only reason I can think of to wait is the AMD model, which I’ll be sure to test as soon as I can get my hands on one."

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)

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PCMag

Brian Westover | August 2023
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."

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About Framework

Framework is a new American laptop manufacturer, specializing in modular and repairable laptops with the goals of promoting longevity and reducing electronic waste. They are a strong proponent of the right to repair movement. Framework laptops have replaceable RAM, storage, ports, keyboards, display bezels, mainboards, and more, making them a great choice for repairability-oriented individuals.

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.

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