Framework Laptop (13.5-Inch, 2022)

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Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 41 reviews of Framework Laptop (13.5-Inch, 2022). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the keyboard and screen are on the whole positive. The usability and portability are also mentioned favorably, but reviews about the price and battery are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Framework Laptop (13.5-Inch, 2022) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Mark Pickavance (techradar.com)

Framework Laptop 13 7040 Series review

A uniquely modular laptop solution

Modular concept ; USB 4.0 ; Elegant engineering ; Decent battery life

Only one year warranty ; The camera isn’t Windows Hello capable

The modular nature of this design is remarkably fresh and demonstrates how engineering is not just about making laptops cheap and easy to make. The 7040 is a template for how laptops could all be made and not merely an exercise in constructional...

Oct, 2023

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Expert review by : Alex Cox (techradar.com)

Framework Laptop DIY Edition review

Repairable, upgradeable - this is a Framework that works

Easy to open and replace parts ; Excellent desktop performance ; High build quality

No replacement parts - yet? ; Expensive to get started ; Can be noisy

Feb, 2022

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)

Framework Laptop review: A functional and futureproof 13 inches

A poster child for the right-to-repair movement, Framework's modular laptop is one of the smartest designs I've seen in a long time.

Almost completely configurable and upgradable ; Smart and functional design ; Practically no performance sacrifices ; 1,080-pixel, 60 frame per second webcam with camera and mic shutters ; Opens 180 degrees

Looks relatively generic ; No Thunderbolt 4 yet

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : which_co_uk (which.co.uk)

Framework Laptop 13 (13th Gen)

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The Framework Laptop 13 is unique in the world of portable computers in that it is partially modular, completely repairable and, crucially, not hideously expensive. We've put it through our full lab test to find out whether it's worth buying or if it's...

Sep, 2023

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Expert review by : Brandon Hill (tomshardware.co.uk)

Framework Laptop 13 (Intel Core Ultra) review: Familiar formula, now with Core Ultra and a 2.8K display

Framework's CPU upgrade doesn't offer much more performance, but the 2.8K display option is great.

Repairability and configurability is unmatched ; New 120 Hz, 2880 x 1920 display option ; Pre-built and DIY configurations

2.8K display robs battery life ; Runs slightly warm and the fan is loud ; Backwards compatibility constraints limit the scope of future design changes ; Can get pricey with port and customization options

Framework continues to be the only game in town for true upgrades and modularity in the laptop world.

Aug, 2024

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Expert review by : Andrew E. Freedman (tomshardware.co.uk)

Framework Laptop (12th Gen, 2022) Review: Right (Way) to Repair

With its first mainboard upgrade, Framework is proving it's serious.

Jul, 2022

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Expert review by : Luke Larsen (digitaltrends.com)

Framework Laptop review: Let the laptop disruption begin

With its fully modular internals, the Framework Laptop is a wake-up call to the rest of the industry. But is it actually a laptop worth buying?

“The Framework Laptop is more than just worthwhile experiment in modularity, it's also a great laptop.”

Jul, 2021

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Framework Laptop 13 (AMD) review: buy this one — if you can

The competition between Intel and AMD is a tale as old as time. And here, in the unobtrusive and unsuspecting Framework Laptop 13, that competition comes to a head. Because, for the first time, this modular 13-inch machine allows you to fully swap an...

User-repairable in every aspect ; DIY kit offers endless customizability ; Excellent keyboard ; Light and compact ; Stronger performance than Intel option

You’ll have to wait a while ; Generic look ; Not as sturdy as some 13-inch competitors ; Ports require a bit more thought than they do on the Intel model

Now, the bad news: the wait isn’t over. Intel Framework systems are currently shipping “within five business days,” per Framework’s website. Ryzen models just have a “Ships Q4” label slapped on them. We are currently in Q4, so I guess they could ship...

Oct, 2023

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Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi John Burek Matthew Buzzi John Burek (pcmag.com)

Framework Laptop Review

A unique notebook PC with admirable goals, the Framework Laptop is built from the ground up to be user-upgradable and sustainable for the long term, letting you swap out almost every part and keep your laptop for years.

Concept is reliant on long-term company support ; DIY aspect may be intimidating for less-savvy laptop users

Aug, 2021

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Expert review by : Monica Chin (theverge.com)

Framework Laptop review: pick your ports

It looks exciting, but will it hold up?

Uniquely friendly to user upgrades ; 3:2 display ; 1080p webcam with physical shutter

Somewhat flimsy ; No screen or GPU upgrades available ; You just never know with these things

The new Framework Laptop is designed to be a DIY dream. Not only are its internal components like RAM, storage, and mainboard replaceable, but users can also customize the bezels, keyboard, and ports.

Jul, 2021

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