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Framework Laptop (13.5-Inch, 2023)

Framework Laptop (13.5-Inch, 2023)
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alaScore 91

21 reviews

Mar, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 reviews of Framework Laptop (13.5-Inch, 2023). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the design and sound are on the whole positive. The usability and performance also get good feedback. There are some mixed comments about the battery, and there are some less positive reviews about the price and durability.

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Expert review by : Brian Westover (pcmag.com)

Framework Laptop 13 (2023) Review

 

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.

Jul, 2023
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Expert review by : Scott Gilbertson (wired.com)

Review: Framework Laptop 13 (2023)

 

This upgradable PC is one of the best you can buy.

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.

Jul, 2023
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Expert review by : Monica Chin 9 (theverge.com)

Framework Laptop 13 review: a DIY dream come true

 

The Framework Laptop 13 continues manifesting its manufacturer's dream of fully modular, fully user-upgradable gadgets. But this laptop has a lot of other great qualities to recommend, including (this year) excellent battery life.

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

Photography by Monica Chin

May, 2023
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Expert review by : Brian Westover (pcmag.com)

Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition Review

 

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.

Feb, 2023
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Expert review by : Chris Hoffman (pcworld.com)

Framework Laptop 13 review: Build your own laptop

 

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.

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Expert review by : Steve Smith (slashgear.com)

Framework Laptop Review: Upending The Laptop Market - SlashGear

 

It would appear that Framework has figured out the right combination of elements that make a modular laptop a reality. But is it worth the cash?

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

Jan, 2023
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Expert review by : Brad Linder (liliputing.com)

Framework Laptop AMD review: Modular laptop with Ryzen 7040U is a big step forward - Liliputing

 

Framework entered the laptop market in 2021 with a new kind of notebook computer: one that features a modular, customizable, repairable, and upgradeable design. Right out of the box, the company delivered on its promise to let users customize their...

The Framework Laptop 13 with an AMD processor keeps

Oct, 2023
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Expert review by : Andrew E. Freedman (tomshardware.com)

Framework Laptop 13 (Intel) Review: Coming in Handy

 

Three generations in, the Framework Laptop 13 is still the most repairable laptop around, but with some new tricks.

May, 2023
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Framework Laptop 13 (2023) review: The Anti-MacBook gets an upgrade

 

The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) offers small but notable upgrades over its predecessor, along with the same unmatched freedom to upgrade and repair it yourself. Plus, now you can get it with AMD chips.

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...

May, 2023
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Expert review by : Andrew Cunningham (arstechnica.com)

Review: Framework Laptop’s 13th-gen Intel upgrade helps fix its battery problem

 

But for upgraders, the AMD Ryzen board will probably feel more transformative.

Still upgradeable, still repairable, and it does both without making too many other compromises.

A shade heavier than similarly sized laptops from the competition.

May, 2023
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