Framework Laptop News and Articles

Framework Laptop 13 Pro reviews: Premium modular computing comes at a cost

The Framework Laptop 13 Pro has earned strong early reviews for pairing a premium all-metal chassis, longer battery life, and Intel Panther Lake performance with its signature repairable, upgradeable design. Reviewers praise it as Framework's most refined laptop yet, though its premium price, warm-running CPU, and average display remain common criticisms.

By Ivan Franco, July 29, 2026, 9:48 AM

The Best Laptops of 2026: A Disruptive Mac, a Windows Comeback, and an Nvidia Wildcard

FEATURE By TechSpot Staff, June 11, 2026, 5:32 AM TechSpot Hardware

The first half of 2026 has been defined by a memory shortage that pushed laptop prices sharply higher – and by a $599 Apple laptop that somehow defied all of it.

Hardware Electronics

Framework unveils new Laptop 13 Pro, OcuLink kit, and lap keyboard

Intel Core Ultra 3, PCIe 5.0 support, and longer battery life, with all new parts available individually

By Daniel Sims, April 22, 2026, 6:15 AM

Hardware Electronics

The 2025 Framework Laptop 16 debuts to strong reviews, offers modular GPU upgrade

The Framework Laptop 16 remains the most repairable and upgradable notebook on the market. This year's model introduces a modular GPU option, allowing users to swap in an RTX 5070 for extra performance and future flexibility. While praised for its innovation, price remains steep.

By Ivan Franco, November 12, 2025, 2:44 PM

Hardware Mobile

New Framework Laptop 16 to launch with swappable RTX 5070 GPU and Ryzen AI CPUs from $1,499

Framework fulfills promise of upgradeable laptop GPU, shipping this November

Something to look forward to: Two years ago, Framework promised that owners of its 16-inch laptop would one day be able to upgrade to more powerful discrete graphics cards without buying a new notebook – a dream once thought impossible. In a little over three months, customers will finally get to test that promise with the upcoming Nvidia RTX 5070 module.

Full story By Daniel Sims, August 26, 2025, 11:06 PM

Hardware Industry

DeepComputing unveils limited-edition RISC-V motherboard, it can be used to make cheap modular computers

The early access program will soon give way to mass production

By Alfonso Maruccia, November 15, 2024, 3:35 PM

Hardware Electronics

Framework Laptop 13 gets a new Core Ultra model with a 120Hz VRR display and improved webcam, current users can also upgrade

Earlier models and components receive price cuts, too

By Daniel Sims, May 30, 2024, 12:13 AM 9 comments

Hardware Electronics

New Framework laptops support AMD processors and upgradeable graphics

Something to look forward to: One of the most significant drawbacks to owning a laptop is the lack of upgradability. Most allow memory or storage replacement, but getting a faster processor means buying a new laptop. Framework hopes to change the status quo with two modular offerings coming this year that will let users swap out CPUs, GPUs, and more.

Full story By Daniel Sims, March 23, 2023, 5:29 PM

Hardware Mobile

The Framework laptop gets reviewed, here are some first impressions

The Framework laptop is designed to be easily upgradeable, from the RAM, the ports, faster Wi-Fi, or even replacing the motherboard without tossing the whole laptop. On paper, it sounds nifty, but in practice there are some concerns.

By Ivan Franco, July 22, 2021, 2:34 PM