Framework Laptop 13 Pro Launches with Modular Design, High-End Specs and Higher Prices
Framework introduced its premium Laptop 13 Pro in April 2026, branding it as a “MacBook Pro for Linux.” The device is built around Intel’s Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake) processors, with options ranging from the Core Ultra 5 325 up to the Core Ultra X9 388H (16 cores, 5.1 GHz). It supports a new LPCAMM2‑type LPDDR5X memory module that ships with 64 GB and can be expanded to 96 GB, and offers PCIe Gen 5 SSD storage up to 2 TB.
The 13.5‑inch chassis is machined from solid aluminium, housing a 2880 × 1920 IPS touchscreen with a 30‑120 Hz variable refresh rate and 700 nits brightness. A haptic touchpad, back‑lit keyboard and a 74 Wh battery (claimed up to 20 hours of use) complete the premium feature set. Framework emphasizes repairability – the laptop arrives as a DIY kit that can be assembled in about 10–15 minutes, and all major components are user‑replaceable.
Pricing starts at $1,199 for a DIY build and $1,599 for a pre‑built unit, but the ongoing LPDDR5X memory shortage has driven higher‑end configurations to $2,900–$3,000. The laptop ships with Linux pre‑installed (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS) and offers an optional Windows 11 license for an additional $200. Framework also released a single executable that installs all Windows 11 drivers without requiring reboots, simplifying the setup for DIY owners. Reviewers praised the build quality, battery life and Linux support while noting the steep price as a key drawback.
Entities: Framework · Framework (company) · Framework Inc. · Intel · Intel Core Ultra X9 388H · Intel Corporation · LPDDR5X LPCAMM2 memory module · Laptop 13 Pro · Linux · MacBook Pro · Marques Brownlee · Nirav Patel
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Storage options include a 2 TB PCIe Gen 5 SSD. (The French review mentions the 2 TB SSD option.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] It offers 64 GB of LPDDR5X RAM in a modular LPCAMM2 format, expandable to 96 GB. (The French article specifies the memory configuration and expandability.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The tested configuration was priced at €3,543. (Price is given in the French article.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The laptop is supplied as a DIY kit that can be assembled in 10–15 minutes. (The French review describes the kit and assembly time.)
- [● 6 SOURCES] The device includes an Intel Arc B390 iGPU with 12 Xe cores up to 2.5 GHz. (All reviews mention the Intel Arc B390 graphics chip.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The laptop uses an Intel Core Ultra X9 388H processor with up to 5.1 GHz clock and 16 cores. (The French review lists the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (Panther Lake) as the CPU.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] It has a 13.5‑inch IPS touchscreen with 2880 × 1920 resolution, 30–120 Hz refresh rate and 700 nits brightness. (The French review lists the display specifications.)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Framework Laptop 13 Pro is a modular, repairable laptop. (All listed articles describe the device as modular and repairable.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Battery capacity is 74 Wh (74.45 Wh in some configs) with up to 20 hours of runtime claimed. (Framework claim)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Laptop 13 Pro is fully repairable and can be assembled in about 10–15 minutes. (Framework DIY guide)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The device includes a 13.5‑inch 2880 × 1920 IPS touchscreen with up to 120 Hz refresh rate and 700 nits brightness. (Framework spec sheet)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Memory is supplied in a modular LPCAMM2 LPDDR5X format, upgradeable to 64 GB (some configurations up to 96 GB). (Product spec sheet)