Framework Laptop (13.5-Inch, 2023)

Fully repairable, customizable, and upgradable ; Solid performance on Chrome OS ; 3:2 display is great ; Sustainably and ethically manufactured

Undeniably expensive for a Chromebook ; Battery life could be a bit better

While it's undeniably quite expensive, the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition delivers a top-notch Chrome laptop experience with a solid design, good performance, and a brilliant commitment to user repairability and customization.

Repairable, upgradable, and user-friendly design ; Lightweight and portable, with 11-hour battery life ; Swappable ports enable extreme customization ; Expanded ecosystem of parts and accessories ; Highly customizable before checkout

Expansion cards cost extra ; Pre-built system comes at a premium ; No touch-screen or OLED options (yet)

With its new 13th Gen Intel mainboard, the latest Framework Laptop 13 is a smarter buy than ever. Its sustainable, upgradable design promises that upgrading it down the line will cost a fraction of buying new.

User repairable/upgradable with DIY build options. Much-improved battery life. Excellent matte, 3:2 screen. Linux-friendly. Expandable, hot-swappable port system.

Pricey for the specs.

Fully user-repairable ; DIY kits available ; Nice 3:2 screen ; Long battery life ; Much-improved audio

On the pricey side for its specs ; Generic look ; Plasticky build and feel ; Webcam and microphone shutters are hard to see

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Repairable, upgradable, and customizable design ; Excellent ChromeOS performance ; Highly accessible components and internals ; Sustainable materials and packaging

Shorter battery life than top competitors ; Pricey for a Chromebook

The Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition puts a Google spin on the company's signature repairable, modular design. The result? One of the most capable, customizable ChromeOS notebooks you can buy.

Customizable, repairable, and upgradable ; Choose your own ports ; Detailed repair documentation ; Reasonable Core Ultra performance with solid build quality ; A physical mic shutoff switch

On the expensive side for the specs ; Not the best battery life, especially compared to Snapdragon laptops

The Framework Laptop 13 is based on a compelling vision of a possible future, and some PC enthusiasts will love building, upgrading, and repairing their own laptop. But this isn’t the right machine for the average PC buyer.

Amazing upgradeability and repairability ; Modular ports for your personal needs ; Pre-built and DIY options ; Great performance for most ; Thin and light ; 13.5-inch 3:2 2256 x 1504 look great ; Fantastic keyboard

Battery life isn't great ; Fan gets quite loud ; Speakers are mediocre

Because unlike just about every competitor on the market, the Framework Laptop can transform. You can modify and upgrade it as you please, within the spacious limits of what's available to buy on the Framework Marketplace. That's a strength no other...