Framework is well-known for its laptops mainly because the company takes a consumer-friendly approach to design, and its newest laptops, the Framework Laptop 13 Pro and the Framework Laptop 16, are both entirely user-repairable. These aren’t for gaming like you’ll find with brands like Alienware, but they technically could be thanks to Framework’s new discrete graphics dock. While this is the standout detail of both machines, there are also a ton of other features that differentiate each laptop from anything else you could buy.
For example, you can configure each one as a DIY laptop and decide which OS to put on it. It’s also possible to buy it with Ubuntu straight out of the box. With regard to the Laptop 13 Pro, Framework boasts up to 20 hours of battery life when streaming shows or movies on Netflix in 4K. That probably means even more battery life if you’re doing less power-hungry stuff. Of course, one of the other unique things about it is the customization capabilities of the tech.
The Framework Laptop 13 Pro and Laptop 16 are both customizable
In addition to being user-repairable, both laptops have a unique modular and customizable design to help set them apart. Specifically, you can choose what types of ports you want on the side via Framework’s Extension Card system. There are four different ports you can configure and the options are pretty vast. Depending on your needs, you can select from USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet, Audio Jack, DisplayPort, microSD, SD, or storage with 250GB or 1TB as the capacity options. These also slot into the laptop through what Framework calls the Magnet-Attach Bezel, so swapping them is pretty easy.
Its repairable nature is also the very thing that makes it easy to upgrade. Framework includes a tool in the box with the laptop that is the only tool you need to swap out components if you need things like a new SSD, a new battery, new memory, and more. In terms of pricing, you’re looking at a minimum of $1,199 for the DIY model where you set up your own OS. The Windows 11 model starts at $1,699, and the Ubuntu model starts at $1,499.
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