Framework just announced a massive upgrade to its popular repairable computer line. The San Francisco tech company revealed the brand new Framework Laptop 13 Pro this week. This new 13-inch computer features extremely fast processors, including the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, codenamed Panther Lake. Engineers completely redesigned this machine from the ground up based on exactly 6 years of customer feedback. The company wants to attract demanding power users and software developers who usually buy expensive Apple computers. In fact, the Framework team openly stated their goal was to build the ultimate MacBook Pro for Linux users.
Battery life has always been the biggest complaint among previous buyers. Framework listened and packed a massive 74Wh battery into the new Pro model. This is a big jump from the old 61Wh unit they used last year. The company promises this new power cell will keep at least 80 percent of its maximum capacity even after 1,000 charge cycles. When you combine this big battery with the efficient Intel chips, the laptop can easily push past 20 hours of 4K video streaming on Netflix. That gives users exactly 12 extra hours of screen time compared to the older generation.
The internal hardware features some bleeding-edge technology. Framework added the brand new LPCAMM2 memory modules to this laptop. This compact memory runs at blazing speeds up to 7467 MT/s while using far less power than standard memory sticks. Buyers can easily swap out these memory modules and choose between 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB options right now. Above the keyboard, the company installed a 13.5-inch touchscreen with a sharp 2880-by-1920 resolution. The upgraded screen reaches 700 nits of brightness and features a variable refresh rate that scales from 30Hz up to a very smooth 120Hz.
To fight Apple directly, the Framework needed to improve the physical build quality. Factory workers now machine the laptop chassis out of solid blocks of extruded 6000-series aluminum. This new manufacturing process makes the computer extremely strong while keeping the total weight down to just 1.4 kilograms, or roughly 3.1 pounds. The outer shell still features the company’s famous expansion card system. Users can easily swap out exactly 4 different Thunderbolt 4 ports to customize their connection options. The laptop also supports fast Wi-Fi 7 networks and features upgraded Dolby Atmos speakers.
Shoppers can place their preorders right now on the official Framework website. The shipping department plans to send the first boxes out to customers this June. Because the company used premium parts, prices rose significantly. The base do-it-yourself edition, which forces you to buy and install your own memory and operating system, now starts at $1,199. The fully assembled Intel versions start at $1,499. Customers who prefer the new AMD Ryzen AI 300 chips face a much steeper price tag, with those assembled models starting at a hefty $2,099.
Developers will love that this computer is the first Framework device to carry an official Ubuntu Linux certification. The company spent months testing the hardware to guarantee the open-source software runs perfectly right out of the box. Current Framework owners also received some great news about backward compatibility. The new internal circuit boards and the upgraded touch screen physically fit inside the older Framework 13 shells. Old owners can buy a simple upgrade kit to get the new battery and haptic touchpad without spending money on an entirely new computer.
The company also showed off some new toys for its massive Framework 16 gaming laptop. Later this year, they will ship a new hardware kit that delivers 128 Gbps speeds for connecting heavy desktop graphics cards. They also created a simple one-piece keyboard and a one-piece haptic touchpad, making it much easier for beginners to build the larger laptop. Finally, the team previewed a brand new standalone wireless keyboard with a built-in touchpad that will hit store shelves later in 2026.
