The Framework Laptop 13 with Intel Core Ultra 7 is the most consequential laptop for the industry since the first unibody MacBook — not because of its specs, but because of what it represents. Every component is user-replaceable, from the keyboard bezel to the battery to the mainboard. The four expansion card slots accept USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, SD card, and storage modules in any combination you need today, and a different combination tomorrow.
Performance is mainstream-competitive: Core Ultra 7 165H handles office work, coding, and creative tasks at parity with comparably priced competitors. The 13.5-inch display is a 2256 × 1504 IPS panel at a 3:2 aspect ratio, which provides noticeably more vertical screen space than 16:9 counterparts — a genuine productivity advantage when reading documents or coding.
Framework’s approach means you never throw this laptop away because the battery degraded or a port stopped working — you order the part, watch a 5-minute video, and fix it yourself. It ships from a smaller company with real repair documentation, and if that matters to you as much as frame rates, this is the machine you’ve been waiting for.
| Display | 13.5" 2256 × 1504 IPS, 60Hz, 400-nit, 100% sRGB, 3:2 aspect ratio |
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (16 cores, up to 4.8 GHz, Intel Arc iGPU) |
| Memory | 32 GB DDR5-5600 (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe (upgradeable) |
| Battery | 61 Wh — up to 12 hrs light use; 60W USB-C adapter |
| Connectivity | 4× expansion card slots (USB-C / USB-A / HDMI / SD / storage), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Weight | 2.87 lbs (1.3 kg) |
| Dimensions | 11.67 × 9.06 × 0.63 in |
| Right-to-repair | Full schematics published; iFixit repairability score 10/10 |
| In the box | Framework Laptop, 60W USB-C Adapter, USB-C cable, 4 chosen expansion cards |
Noah Greene –
The Framework is the right laptop for people who value ownership. I’ve swapped the expansion cards twice, upgraded the RAM once, and replaced the keyboard (spilled coffee) in 20 minutes with a flathead screwdriver and parts from the Framework marketplace. No other laptop in 2026 lets you do that. Performance is competitive with comparably priced Windows ultrabooks.
Lily Chen –
Excellent laptop with a genuinely differentiated proposition. The 3:2 aspect ratio is noticeably better for productivity than 16:9. Minor notes: the fan can spin up during light browser use occasionally, and the display is 60Hz only. Neither is a dealbreaker but worth knowing before purchase.