Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen) Review
Our Verdict
The Framework Laptop 13 proves that sustainability and solid performance aren't mutually exclusive — a landmark in right-to-repair computing.
Pros & Cons
+ Pros
- +Fully user-repairable and upgradeable
- +Modular port expansion system
- +Strong AMD Ryzen 7 performance
- +Excellent keyboard
- +Right-to-repair champion
− Cons
- −Not the thinnest or lightest
- −Must assemble DIY version yourself
- −Smaller battery than rivals
- −Limited support ecosystem vs major brands
In-Depth Review
Framework's Laptop 13 is a genuinely different kind of laptop. Every component — display, battery, keyboard, ports, mainboard — is user-replaceable with basic tools. AMD Ryzen 7 7840U performance is excellent, matching much pricier ultrabooks. The modular port system (swap USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, SD card modules freely) is brilliant. It's not the thinnest or lightest, but it builds the best case we've seen for right-to-repair computing. If you care about longevity, upgradeability, and reducing e-waste, this is the laptop for you.
Specifications
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U |
| RAM | 16 GB – 64 GB DDR5 (user-upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB – 4 TB NVMe (user-upgradeable) |
| Display | 13.5" 2256×1504 IPS, 60Hz |
| Battery | 61 Wh |
| Weight | 2.87 lbs (1.30 kg) |
| Ports | 4x swappable expansion card slots |
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