Framework Laptop 16 - 2025

Overview

With AMD’s powerful Ryzen AI 9 processor, Nvidia’s RTX 5070 GPU, and a design built for easy upgrades, the Framework Laptop 16 stands alone as the most versatile and future-proof desktop replacement laptop you can buy.

– As reviewed by PCMag

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Based on 7 expert reviews

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Last revision on June 25, 2026

Reviewers Liked

Powerful, removable RTX 5070 GPU
6 Expansion Card slots gives you lots of options
Great performance
Modular, customizable design
Helpful DIY and upgrade guides
240W GaN USB-C charger is available
Unparalleled connectivity
Promise of a future-proof laptop

Reviewers Didn't Like

Middling battery life
More expensive than RTX 5070 gaming laptops
DIY edition and upgrades could overwhelm the average user
Limited IPS display
Cooling is an issue
Intolerably loud fan noise

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Expert reviews and ratings

The Framework Laptop 16 is a shining jewel in a sea of tech designed to be obsolete within a few years, thanks to customizable, upgradeable, and repairable parts. It still has room for growth, but as is, it’s a pretty great DIY laptop.

By Mashable on January 22, 2026

The Framework laptops were conceived and designed before the recent changes in laptop pricing. You can now buy a really great laptop for $650—even less during big sales events. Unfortunately, Framework's pricing doesn't tend to change, and the company doesn't sell through third-party retailers.

By Wired on January 05, 2026

By PCMag on November 12, 2025

Framework did it — with the Laptop 16, you can upgrade the GPU. While the laptop is extremely customizable, it still has some fit and finish issues and is pricey, particularly if you're using it for gaming.

By Tom's Hardware on November 12, 2025

Framework delivers on its promise to build a truly upgradeable gaming laptop. But keeping that new GPU cool comes at a cost.

By Engadget on November 12, 2025

The Framework Laptop 16 gets updated for 2025 with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 GPU option, better cooling, Wi-Fi 7 and more, making it a more capable gaming machine without sacrificing its industry-leading upgradability and repairability.

By Tom's Guide on November 12, 2025

The Framework Laptop 16 (2025) is the most customizable, repairable gaming laptop available. It's incredibly innovative, though it still won't be as pristine as less-repairable counterparts.

By Gizmodo on November 12, 2025

Whatever its lingering issues, the Framework Laptop 16 is still worth considering because there’s nothing else quite like it, at least if you’re in the market for something semi-portable and semi-powerful. The MacBook Pro exists if you want something more appliance-like, and there’s a whole spectrum of gaming and workstation PCs in between with all kinds of specs, sizes, and prices.

By Ars Technica on November 12, 2025

Framework Laptop 16 - 2025

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