Framework announced the Laptop 13 Pro, a redesigned 13-inch model featuring Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake processors and a battery delivering over 20 hours of life. The company also unveiled updates to its Laptop 16, an OCuLink external GPU kit, and a wireless keyboard during its Next Gen event on Tuesday. Preorders for the Laptop 13 Pro start at $1,199 for the DIY edition, with shipments beginning in June.
Framework CEO Nirav Patel described the Laptop 13 Pro as the 'MacBook Pro for Linux users,' highlighting its appeal to developers seeking high-quality hardware with strong Linux support. The laptop includes a new 74Wh battery—a 21% increase over the prior model's 61Wh—paired with efficient Panther Lake chips, enabling over 20 hours of 4K Netflix streaming, according to Framework tests. It features the company's first touchscreen display at 2,880x1,920 resolution with 120Hz refresh rate, 700 nits brightness, and haptic trackpad. Configurations support up to 64GB LPCAMM2 LPDDR5X RAM and 8TB storage, with motherboards and displays interchangeable with existing Laptop 13 models for upgrades. Prebuilt Ubuntu versions start at $1,499, with Windows adding $100; DIY editions begin at $1,199 for Core Ultra 5 325, up to $1,799 for limited Core Ultra X9 388H batches. Ships in June, weighing 1.4kg with side-firing Dolby Atmos speakers and improved hinges. Laptop 16 and accessories The Framework Laptop 16 gains a lower-end AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 mainboard, dropping prebuilt prices to $1,599, plus one-piece haptic touchpad and keyboard modules, and a new Translucent Smoke Gray bezel. The OCuLink Dev Kit prototype enables direct PCIe connections for external GPUs and other cards via the rear expansion slot, with more details later this year, Patel said. A wireless Touchpad Keyboard with 68.8x85.6mm multitouch pad supports Bluetooth, USB-A dongle, or wired use, using Laptop 12 hardware. Other items include a 10Gb Ethernet expansion card from third-party Wisdpi and a low-carbon laptop sleeve. Patel noted Framework's navigation of RAM shortages by securing supply directly from makers like Micron and transparently adjusting prices monthly based on costs.
