A Laptop That’s |Better Than All Others:| Framework Just Upgraded Its |Modular Laptops|

Framework has introduced the Laptop 13 Pro, marking the first major chassis redesign since the original Framework Laptop 13 launched in 2021.

The new model was announced during the company’s Next Gen event and brings several hardware changes, including a CNC aluminum body, a custom touchscreen display, a haptic touchpad, and a larger battery.

The Framework Laptop 13 Pro uses a machined 6000-series aluminum chassis.

Framework says the new body improves rigidity while keeping the same outer dimensions as the standard Laptop 13. The laptop measures 15.86mm thick and introduces a new graphite color option. Silver parts will also be available for users upgrading older models.

It features a 13.5-inch display with a 3:2 aspect ratio and 2880 x 1920 resolution. The screen supports a variable refresh rate from 30Hz to 120Hz, an anti-glare coating, touch input, and up to 700-nit brightness.

This is the first fully custom display used in a Framework laptop and the first touchscreen panel on a 13-inch Framework device.

The Laptop 13 Pro uses Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. Available options include Core Ultra 5, Core Ultra X7, and Core Ultra X9 chips. Framework said existing AMD Ryzen AI 300 mainboards will also continue to be offered. The laptop supports PCIe 5.0 and Wi-Fi 7 for the first time in a Framework system.

Memory now uses LPCAMM2 modules in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities, with speeds up to 7,467 MT/s. Storage options are not fixed in prebuilt models, while DIY editions require users to add their own storage.

Framework has upgraded the battery to 74WHr, which is 22 percent larger than the previous 13-inch model. The company says the battery should retain 80 percent capacity after 1,000 cycles. The laptop includes a 100W GaN charger instead of the earlier 60W adapter to support faster charging.

The new haptic touchpad is supplied by LiteOn, the same company behind Framework’s previous mechanical touchpads.

The keyboard keeps the same 1.5mm key travel. Framework has also added new speakers.

Dolby Atmos support is available on Windows, while support for Linux has not yet been added.

Framework said users with earlier Laptop 13 systems, including the original 11th Gen Intel version, can upgrade piece by piece to the new Pro model.

Compatible parts include the top cover, bottom cover, haptic input cover, mainboard, and display.

Adding the larger battery requires the new bottom cover and haptic input cover because of internal design changes.

For the first time, Framework will offer a prebuilt laptop with Ubuntu installed out of the box. Users can still install other Linux distributions or Windows if preferred. The Framework Laptop 13 Pro will ship in June.

DIY editions start at $1,199, while prebuilt versions start at $1,499.

Framework also announced a new laptop sleeve, a keyboard with a built-in touchpad for HTPC or headless systems, and a new 10Gbps Expansion Card.

The Framework Laptop 16 is receiving new modules, including single-piece haptic touchpad inputs, updated keyboards, and a new Ryzen 5 processor option.

The company also introduced an OCuLink developer kit for the Laptop 16, allowing connection to external GPUs using native 8-lane PCIe with up to 128 Gigabit bidirectional throughput.

Framework said the kit is intended for developers and requires users to provide their own graphics card, power supply, and optional 3D-printed case.