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Framework Computer, Inc. is an American personal computer manufacturer. The company positions itself as a proponent of the right to repair movement, and their laptops are designed to be easy to disassemble, with replaceable parts.

In January 2020, the company was founded by Nirav Patel, who worked on software at Apple and later was the original Head of Hardware at Oculus.^[1][3][4][5]

In the first half of 2021, Framework was funded with a $9 million seed round.^[6][7]

In September 2021, YouTuber Linus Sebastian invested $225,000 in the company^{[8][non-primary source needed]} after having previously commended the 11th Gen Intel Framework Laptop 13.^{[9][non-primary source needed]}

In January 2022, the company raised an additional $18 million of financing in a series A round, led by Spark Capital.^[10][11][6]

In April 2024, the company raised an additional $17 million of financing in a series A-1 round, led by Spark Capital, with Buckley Ventures, Anzu Partners, Cooler Master, and Pathbreaker Ventures. In addition to the $17 million, the company is opening up $1 million to equity crowdfunding through $10,000 investments. The company announced its expansion into other areas of consumer electronics with this round.^[12][13][14]

Framework works with an original design manufacturing (ODM) partner Compal Electronics to build its products.^[15][16] They work with Dimerco for distribution and logistics.^[17]

Framework Laptop displaying a web page

The internals of a Framework Laptop 13 can be accessed in less than a minute with a single screwdriver.

In July 2021, Framework began fulfillment of their first product, the Framework Laptop (retroactively the Framework Laptop 13), with an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 chip to the US and Canada.^[18] In December 2021, Framework opened pre-orders to the UK, Germany and France.^[19] In February 2022, pre-ordering became available for Ireland, Austria and The Netherlands.^[20]

The Framework Laptop received a 10 out of 10 in iFixit’s repairability score.^[21][22] The standard Framework Laptop ships as a fully assembled laptop, while the Framework Laptop DIY Edition ships with the RAM, storage, operating system, and in 11th Gen, the WiFi module uninstalled. All of these modules can be ordered with the DIY edition for an additional fee, or left out and purchased separately.

In May 2022, the company launched their Framework Laptop with a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 chip that ships with an upgraded back panel, alongside their 12 Gen Upgrade Kit, to allow 11th Gen users to upgrade their laptops. In September 2022, pre-ordering became available for Australia.^[23]

In September 2022, the company launched a Chromebook edition based on their 12th Gen Intel model for $999. Unlike the standard laptop, the Chromebook’s specification is fixed to an i5-1240P, 8 GB of RAM, and a 256 GB SSD, but it retains the same upgradability as the standard laptop. Framework claims that the Chromebook edition has upgraded speakers and batteries compared to the standard laptop, but the speakers were described as “muffled” by ZDnet and the battery life was rated as quite poor for a Chromebook by ZDnet, Engadget, and PCMag. The Chromebook was also criticized for its price.^{[24][25][26][27][28]}

In March 2023, the company announced their Framework Laptop featuring 13th Gen Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 7040 processors. The designation of Framework Laptop 13 was adopted to distinguish it from the concurrently announced Framework Laptop 16.^[29][30] During this same event, Framework announced a higher capacity 61 Wh battery, a matte display option, and a Cooler Master case to house Framework motherboards.^[31] The initial shipments of the AMD-based Framework laptops were delayed due to electrical and firmware related issues.^[32]

In May 2024, the company announced their Framework Laptop 13 featuring an Intel Core Ultra Series 1 processor.^[33][34]

In February 2025, the company announced their Framework Laptop 13 featuring AMD Ryzen AI 300 series as well as adding the improvements introduced with the Intel model.^[35][36] The upgraded model supports up to 96 GB of DDR5 memory and has a 2.8K 120 Hz IPS display.^[37] The design retains Framework’s emphasis on modularity, ensuring that most parts are compatible with earlier releases. Pricing for the DIY edition starts at $899, pre-built systems start at $1,099.^[38]

In April 2022, the company partly open-sourced their motherboard with CAD and electrical documentation^{[39][40][41][42]} being available in their marketplace, giving away 100 motherboards to makers and developers.^[43][44]

There is an issue with the motherboards with 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs that requires complete removal and reconnection of both the main battery and the RTC coin cell battery if the laptop is not charged for a relatively short period of time.^[45][46] The company said that this issue is caused by the 11th Gen Intel Core silicon bug, and that they would work to swap out a replacement RTC coin cell battery or 11th Gen motherboard for the people facing the issue.^[47][48]

Framework Laptop 13 uses proprietary UEFI firmware, InsydeH2O by Insyde Software,^[49][50] and an open-source embedded controller (EC) firmware based on CrOS EC^[51] by Framework. In April 2021, the company mentioned that open-source firmware was well-aligned to their mission.^[52] In January 2022, the company open-sourced their EC firmware.^[53][54] The company modifies the UEFI source code they bought from Insyde Software to meet their specific firmware needs. The company supports Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS) to update the firmware. Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition uses an open source firmware, coreboot.^[55]

In April 2024, an article by Ars Technica described that the company had struggled with the other side of computing longevity and sustainability: providing up-to-date software.^[50] After that, the company published a blog article about software longevity, saying, “We recognize that we have fallen short of where we need to be on software updates, and we are making the needed investments to resolve this.”^[56] A June 2025 follow-up evaluation acknowledged that the company had made progress in this regard.^[57]

The initial 55 Wh battery in the original Intel 11th Gen CPU Model has been described as middling.^[64][65] This feedback was addressed with the release of a 61 Wh battery, available as an option in the 2023 edition of the laptop.^[29] An Ars Technica review found that the battery life of the 13th Gen Intel motherboard was significantly improved over prior designs, gaining a 40% uplift in PCMark‘s battery test but remaining mostly the same when running Handbrake, despite the reviewer testing battery life with the 55 Wh battery from their previous machine; with an upgrade to the 61 Wh battery, the runtime improved by another 13%.^[66]

The AMD Ryzen 7040U series option also showed additional battery life, better performance, less heat, and lower fan noise when idle, leading some to suggest that it rendered Intel models obsolete.^[67]

The battery drains even in a complete shut down state within UEFI version 3.07 or earlier with the 11th Intel Core motherboard,^[68] later fixed in UEFI unofficial version 3.08.^[69][70]

As most components in Framework products are designed to be reconfigurable, this table lists stock specifications available at the time of purchase.

Specifications of Framework Laptop 13

Model		Framework Laptop 13[71]						Chromebook
		Intel 11th Gen	Intel 12th Gen	Intel 13th Gen	Intel Core Ultra Series 1[72]	AMD Ryzen 7040	AMD Ryzen AI 300
Timeline	Announced	February 2021	May 2022	March 2023	May 2024	March 2023	February 2025	September 2022
	Released	July 2021	August 2022	May 2023	August 2024	October 2023	April 2025	November 2022
	Discontinued	Discontinued	Discontinued	Discontinued	Active[73]	Active	Active	Discontinued
Motherboard	CPU	i5-1135G7 i7-1165G7 i7-1185G7	i5-1240P i7-1260P i7-1280P	i5-1340P i7-1360P i7-1370P	Ultra 5 125H Ultra 7 155H Ultra 7 165H	7640U 7840U	340 350 HX 370	i5-1240P
	Graphics	Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics			Intel Arc integrated graphics	RDNA 3 integrated graphics	RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics	Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics
	Memory type	DDR4-3200, 2 slots			DDR5-5600, 2 slots			DDR4-3200, 2 slots
	Memory capacity	Up to 2×32 GB at time of purchase			Up to 2×48 GB at time of purchase			1×8 GB
	Storage	1x M.2 2280 Up to 4 TB WD SN850X at time of purchase					1x M.2 2280 Up to 8 TB WD SN850X at time of purchase	256 GB NVMe
		4× additional SSDs with Storage Expansion Cards
	Cooling	28 W rated dissipation, 2×5 mm heatpipe and 65 mm fan			30 W rated dissipation, 1×10 mm heatpipe and 65 mm fan			28 W rated dissipation, 2×5 mm heatpipe and 65 mm fan
Display	Type	LCD IPS[74]
	Size	285 mm × 190 mm, 13.5″ diagonal
	Resolution	2.2K Display: 2256 × 1504 (3:2) 2.8K Display: 2880 × 1920 (3:2)
	Refresh rate	2.2K Display: 60 Hz 2.8K Display: 60–120 Hz, VRR, FreeSync
	SDR max brightness	2.2K Display: 400 nits 2.8K Display: 500 nits
	HDR max brightness	—N/a
	Full sRGB
	Wide color (P3)
	Surface	glossy	anti-glare matte					glossy
Input/Output	Interface	4× USB 10Gbps / Thunderbolt 4 with 100 W and DisplayPort 1.4	4× USB 10Gbps / Thunderbolt 4 with 100 W and DisplayPort 2.0			2× USB 40Gbps with 100 W and DisplayPort 1.4a 1× USB 10Gbps with 100 W and DisplayPort 1.4a 1× USB 10Gbps with 100 W	2× USB 40Gbps with 100 W and DisplayPort 2.0 1× USB 10Gbps with 100 W and DisplayPort 2.0 1× USB 10Gbps with 100 W and DisplayPort 1.4a	4× USB 10Gbps / Thunderbolt 4 with 100 W and DisplayPort 1.4
	Ports	4× user-selectable Expansion Card slots 3.5 mm TRRS audio connector
	Input devices	Backlit 78-key Lite-On keyboard, 1.5 mm travel[75] 115 mm × 76.6 mm touchpad[76]
	Fingerprint reader
	Video and audio	1080p webcam, 1/6″, f/2 lens, 80° field of view[77] Dual microphones Camera power LED and hardware power switches [gen 2 webcam module needed]
	Wireless	Intel AX201	Intel AX211	Intel AX210		AMD RZ616	AMD RZ717	Intel AX201
		Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4			Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
	Speakers	Stereo 2 W speakers (original or 80 dB)
Power	Battery	55 Wh		55 Wh 61 Wh	61 Wh[72]		55 Wh 61 Wh	55 Wh
		80% capacity after 1000 charge-discharge cycles
		Supports up to 100 W over USB PD
	Included adapter	60 W USB-C GaN
Dimensions		297 mm × 229 mm × 15.9 mm, 1.3 kg (2.9 lb)
Operating system		Windows 11 pre-installed DIY edition: user-provided Windows or Linux						ChromeOS

Framework Laptop 16 is a larger laptop announced at the promotional Next Level event in March 2023. It has an expansion bay that can attach PCIe components such as a dedicated GPU, as well as adapt the laptop’s cooling system, a fully customizable keyboard that can connect a numpad, and change the input modules, and 6 expansion card slots.^[29][78][79] In February 2024, Framework began fulfillment of the Framework Laptop 16, with an AMD Ryzen 7040 series processor.^[80][81]

In August 2025, Framework announced their Framework Laptop 16 featuring AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processor, adding an optional Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 expansion bay GPU module, which is backwards compatible with the 2024 model; shipments were set to begin in November 2025, but later shipped in December 2025.^[82]

The expansion bay is a part which enables users to swap discrete GPUs, choosing the default shell, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, AMD Radeon 7700S discrete GPU, or a dual M.2 adapter.^[83][82]

Framework Laptop 16 uses proprietary UEFI firmware by Insyde Software.

As most components in Framework products are designed to be reconfigurable, this table lists stock specifications available at the time of purchase.

Specifications of Framework Laptop 16

Model		AMD Ryzen 7040	AMD Ryzen AI 300
Timeline	Announced	March 2023	August 2025
	Released	Planned to ship Q4 2023. Started shipping February 2024	Planned to ship November 2025. Started shipping December 2025 [citation needed]
	Discontinued	Active	Active
Motherboard	CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS	AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
	Graphics	RDNA 3 integrated graphics, Internal MUX Switch[86] AMD Radeon RX 7700S Graphics Module with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory	RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics, Internal MUX Switch[86] AMD Radeon RX 7700S (2nd Gen) Graphics Module with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory Nvidia RTX 5070 Laptop Graphics Module with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory
	Memory type	DDR5-5600, 2 slots
	Memory capacity	Up to 2×48 GB at time of purchase	Up to 2×48 GB at time of purchase
	Storage	2× M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 (1x 2280, 1x 2230)	1× M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 (2280) 1× M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4x2 (2230)
		6× additional SSDs with Storage Expansion Cards 2× M.2 NVMe SSDs with Dual M.2 Adapter Expansion Bay Module[87]
	Cooling	Expansion Bay Shell: two 75mm x 8.2mm fans [citation needed] RX 7700S Graphics Module: two 75mm x 11.5mm fans [citation needed]	Expansion Bay Shell: two 75mm x 8.2mm fans, reduced noise [citation needed] RX 7700S Graphics Module (2nd Gen): two 75mm x 11.5mm fans, reduced noise RTX 5070 Graphics Module: two 75mm x 11.5mm fans [citation needed]
Display	Size	16″ diagonal
	Resolution	2560 × 1600 (16:10)[88]
	Refresh rate	60–165 Hz, VRR, FreeSync, 9 ms rise + fall time	60–165 Hz, VRR, FreeSync, 9 ms rise + fall time G-Sync with Nvidia RTX 5070 Laptop graphics module and Display Kit (2nd Gen)
	SDR max brightness	500 nits
	HDR max brightness	—N/a
	Full sRGB
	Wide color (P3)
	Surface	anti-glare matte
Input/Output	Interface	2× USB 40Gbps with 240 W and DisplayPort 2.0 1× USB 10Gbps with 240 W and DisplayPort 2.0 1× USB 10Gbps with 240 W 2× USB 10Gbps[89]	2× USB 40Gbps with 240 W and DisplayPort 2.1 1× USB 10Gbps with 240 W and DisplayPort 2.0 1× USB 10Gbps with 240 W and DisplayPort 1.4a 2× USB 10Gbps[89]
	Ports	6× user-selectable Expansion Card slots
		1× USB 2.0 (Type-C) port with DisplayPort 2.0 routed to the dGPU module	1× USB 2.0 (Type-C) port with DisplayPort 2.0 routed to the dGPU module 240 W charging with Nvidia RTX 5070 Laptop graphics module [citation needed]
	Fingerprint reader
	Video and audio	1080p webcam, 1/6″, f/2 lens, 80° field of view[77] Dual microphones Camera power LED and hardware power switches	[gen 2 webcam needed]
	Wireless	AMD RZ616
		Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
	Speakers	1 W tweeters and 2 W woofers[90]
Power	Battery	85 Wh (80% capacity after 1000 charge-discharge cycles)[90]
		Supports up to 240 W over USB PD
	Included adapter	180 W USB-C GaN[91]	240 W USB-C GaN[citation needed]
Dimensions		18 mm thick without the graphics module or 21 mm thick with one[92]
Operating system		Windows 11 pre-installed DIY edition: user-provided Windows or Linux

The Framework Laptop 12 is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop announced at the 2nd Gen event in February 2025.^[93][94] The Framework Laptop 12 is designated as a smaller, lower-cost model compared to the Framework Laptop 13 and 16 previously offered.^[95] It features a 12-inch WUXGA touchscreen, and it is compatible with MPP 2.0 and USI 2.0 stylus types.^[96] It has tablet mode.^[97][98][99] In June 2025, Framework began fulfillment of the Framework Laptop 12, with a 13th Gen Intel Core processor.^[100][97]

The Framework Desktop is a Mini-ITX workstation announced at the 2nd Gen event in February 2025, containing an AMD Strix Halo APU.^[93][94] The desktop is designed to be modular, containing two front-side expansion card slots as seen in its laptop models. The computer’s front-side panel also has slots for 21 interchangeable tiles, allowing for users to customize the appearance of the machine.^[101]

A core feature of the Framework laptop is the expansion card system that provides the primary input/output for the laptop.^[106] In its base form, the laptop is equipped with recessed slots containing USB-C ports that can be used directly. These slots can be attached with an assortment of interchangeable cards that add features such as USB-C (passthrough), USB-A, DisplayPort, HDMI, SD card, MicroSD, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, and 3.5 mm headphone jack, as well as form-fitting solid state storage (up to 1 TB per slot).^[107] The capabilities of the DisplayPort and HDMI expansion cards vary by the expansion card generation. The Framework Laptop 12 and Framework Laptop 13 can accommodate four expansion cards, and the larger Framework Laptop 16 accommodates six. The company launched the Expansion Card Developer Program to open card development to the public, releasing documentation, CAD templates, and reference designs for expansion cards—all under open source licenses.^[108]

The capabilities of the USB-C expansion card are contingent on the mainboard, as it “passes through the supported protocols on the processor directly”.^[109] Framework advertises capiblities of Thunderbolt 4/USB 40Gbps, 48V/5 A (240 W) charging, and DisplayPort Alt Mode. On Intel platforms all slots perform the same while on AMD Ryzen platforms the capabilities vary depending on the slot the USB-C expansion card occupies.^[110]

The Framework Marketplace is an online store service hosted on the Framework website that primarily sells parts and tools that can be used to upgrade and repair the Framework Laptop. These include, but are not limited to, replacement motherboards, batteries, entire screen assemblies, RAM, and storage drives. The Marketplace also sells customization parts, including screen bezels, keyboard layouts, and expansion cards. In addition to computer-related items, the Marketplace also includes merchandise.^[111]

As part of the company’s efforts to accommodate hackers and computing enthusiasts, Framework released open-source reference designs, CAD models, and documentation of its laptops and components.^[112] Third-party companies and individuals have built various products based on Framework’s specifications; these include, but are not limited to, vinyl skins and wraps, additional expansion cards to accommodate new features, and alternative housing for Framework mainboards.^[113]

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  Framework Laptop 13 containing DC-ROMA RISC-V AI PC motherboard of DeepComputing running Ubuntu 24.04^[114][115]
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  Mainboard Terminal, a retro-style round-display PC that uses the Framework’s motherboard with Ubuntu^[116][117]
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  Framedeck, a Framework motherboard based cyberdeck with clear acrylic and brass influenced by TRS-80 Model 100^[118][119]
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  Framework-Tablet, a 3D-printable tablet case for Framework Laptop^{[120][121][122]}
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  RP2350 based open source expansion card for Framework Laptop providing GPIO access to the computer.^[123]
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  A custom 3D print of a brick system expansion card for Framework Laptop.^[124][125]

The company provides knowledge base articles, a community forum, QR codes on the products and parts, and an inquiry form.^{[126][127][128]}

Framework Laptop is currently available for order in the United States, Canada, European Union, United Kingdom, Australia, Taiwan, Norway, Switzerland, Singapore and New Zealand.^[2]

In December 2021, the company announced that they chose the additional supported countries UK, Germany, and France based on both the number of people who registered interest through the region selection page and on logistical complexity.^[19] In February 2022, pre-ordering became available for Ireland, Austria, and the Netherlands.^[20] Pre-orders also opened in Australia in September 2022, with shipments arriving from October.^[129]

Framework does not support customers outside its supported regions, and does not endorse or support imported products.^[130]

In April 2022, the company announced their Linux compatibility page.^[131][43] In a July 2024 interview, a Linux support staffer mentioned, “My job is to identify the most likely distributions that we want to focus on providing support for efficiently and also then looking to outreach with community-based support as well … and actually beginning to build those bridges.”^[132]

The Ryzen-based Framework laptop had some initial issues with Linux support, but were later fixed with a firmware update delivered through LVFS.^[133][134]

In June 2022, the FreeBSD Foundation announced their work to ensure that the experience running FreeBSD on the Framework Laptop matches the stability that FreeBSD users expect.^[135][136] In February 2025, the foundation reported their ongoing activities for testing and working on support for the Framework Laptop.^[137]

In June 2021, a venture capitalist investing in the company said “The conventional wisdom in the industry is that making products repairable makes them thicker, heavier, uglier, less robust, and more expensive. We’re here to prove that wrong and fix consumer electronics, one category at a time”.^[7] In October 2021 interviews, the company said “The core problem is the idea that consumer electronics are disposable,”^[138] and “Right to repair is incredibly important. It is actually a core part of what we are doing. Because increasingly products are not designed to be repaired.”^[3]

Framework Laptop was on display as part of the Waste Age: What can Design Do? exhibition^[139] displayed at the Design Museum^[140] in London from October 2021 to February 2022.^[141]

The company’s founder Nirav Patel appeared as a former employee of Apple in the Netflix original film Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy featuring shopping and waste, which was released in November 2024 ahead of Black Friday by Grain Media. He stated, “As soon as your business model starts to revolve around that replacement cycle, the object being replaced in a while instead of being something that can last longer, it becomes extremely difficult to reverse and go back”.^[142][143]

In November 2021, Time magazine listed the Framework Laptop on their list of the 100 Best Inventions of 2021.^[144] In March 2022, Fast Company listed the Framework Laptop on their list of the Most Innovative Companies of 2022.^[145] In October 2023, Time magazine listed the Framework Laptop 16 on their list of the 200 Best Inventions of 2023.^[146] In March 2026, Fast Company listed the Framework on their list of the Most Innovative Consumer Electronics Companies of 2026.^[147]

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