Framework introduced today their Framework Laptop 13 DIY Edition compatible with the AMD Ryzen 7040 Series processors and 13th Gen Intel processors. These highly customizable laptops are available to pre-order starting at $849.00.

As of today, the Framework Laptop 13 can be preordered with the following Intel 13th Gen CPUs:

• i7-1370P — 14C/20T (6P+8E), 3.90 – 5.20GHz, 24MB Smart Cache (28-64W TDP); Intel Iris Xe Graphics (up to 1.50GHz), 96 Execution Units
• i5-1360P — 12C/16T (4P+8E), 3.70 – 5.00GHz, 18MB Smart Cache (28-64W TDP); Intel Iris Xe Graphics (up to 1.50GHz), 96 Execution Units
• i5-1340P — 12C/16T (4P+8E), 3.40 – 4.60GHz, 12MB Smart Cache (28-64W TDP); Intel Iris Xe Graphics (up to 1.45GHz), 96 Execution Units

New Mainboards
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The startup states that the Framework Laptop 13 will be available with Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 processors as well. The mainboard with AMD processors are also available to pre-order starting at $449.00.

Only the variants with the AMD processors can be ordered with up to 32GB DDR5-5600 while the variants with 13th Gen processors are available with up to 64GB DDR4-3200. Customers can also order the Laptop without memory or storage if they prefer.

 New display and keyboard w/ toggleable backlight
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The 13.5″ display (3:2 ratio) features a smooth matte surface to work on dynamic lighting conditions. The Quick Specs indicates that the laptop also includes a fingerprint reader, hardware privacy switches built-in and a 1080p 60fps camera.

Port expansion cards available
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The Laptops configured with the i5-1340P and the Ryzen 5 processors are equipped with a 55Wh battery. The rest of the variants include a 61Wh battery. The peripherals shown above can also be configured by customers.

The USB-C (default card) supports USB4, 20V/5A charging and DisplayPort Alt mode on any side of the laptop. For connectivity, customers can get the ethernet expansion card with support for 2.5Gbit/s and 10/100/1000Mbit/s.   

The HDMI (HDMI 2.0b) expansion card supports up to four monitors and TVs @ 4K 60Hz while the DisplayPort 1.4 expansion card offers support for monitors up to [email protected] resolution.

 OS compatibility
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The laptop can be ordered without an operating system or customers can get Windows Home for an extra $139.00. The power adapter costs an additional $49.00 and it can be specified for users from US/Canada, UK, EU and AU.

Framework also provided some details about the Framework Laptop 16 which can be pre-ordered this spring and will be shipped at the end of 2023. This model will also be upgradeable/repairable and it will have the option to include integrated or discrete GPUs.

The company also mentioned that they are “enabling customization at a software level since most of the input modules they developed use a RP2040 MCU along with QMK keyboard firmware.” As a result, Framework has released today documentation for their expansion cards and input modules on their GitHub repository.

Framework Laptop 13 exploded view
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