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Framework Computer

Framework Computer, Inc. is an American personal computer manufacturer. The company positions itself as a proponent of the right to repair movement, and their laptops are designed to be easy to disassemble, with replaceable parts.

History

In January 2020, the company was founded by Nirav Patel, who worked on software at Apple and later was the original Head of Hardware at Oculus.[1][3][4][5]

In the first half of 2021, Framework was funded with a $9 million seed round.[6][7]

In September 2021, YouTuber Linus Sebastian invested $225,000 in the company[8] after having previously commended the 11th Gen Intel Framework Laptop 13.[9]

In January 2022, the company raised an additional $18 million of financing in a series A round, led by Spark Capital.[10][11][6]

In April 2024, the company raised an additional $17 million of financing in a series A-1 round, led by Spark Capital, with Buckley Ventures, Anzu Partners, Cooler Master, and Pathbreaker Ventures. In addition to the $17 million, the company is opening up $1 million to equity crowdfunding through $10,000 investments. The company announced its expansion into other areas of consumer electronics with this round.[12][13][14]

Products

Framework works with an original design manufacturing (ODM) partner Compal Electronics to build its products.[15][16] They work with Dimerco for distribution and logistics.[17]

Framework Laptop 13

In July 2021, Framework began fulfillment of their first product, the Framework Laptop (retroactively the Framework Laptop 13), with an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 chip to the US and Canada.[18] In December 2021, Framework opened pre-orders to the UK, Germany and France.[19] In February 2022, pre-ordering became available for Ireland, Austria and The Netherlands.[20]

The Framework Laptop received a 10 out of 10 in iFixit's repairability score.[21][22] The standard Framework Laptop ships as a fully assembled laptop, while the Framework Laptop DIY Edition ships with the RAM, storage, operating system, and in 11th Gen, the WiFi module uninstalled. All of these modules can be ordered with the DIY edition for an additional fee, or left out and purchased separately.

In May 2022, the company launched their Framework Laptop with a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 chip that ships with an upgraded back panel, alongside their 12 Gen Upgrade Kit, to allow 11th Gen users to upgrade their laptops. In September 2022, pre-ordering became available for Australia.[23]

In September 2022, the company launched a Chromebook edition based on their 12th Gen Intel model for $999. Unlike the standard laptop, the Chromebook's specification is fixed to an i5-1240P, 8 GB of RAM, and a 256 GB SSD, but it retains the same upgradability as the standard laptop. Framework claims that the Chromebook edition has upgraded speakers and batteries compared to the standard laptop, but the speakers were described as "muffled" by ZDnet and the battery life was rated as quite poor for a Chromebook by ZDnet, Engadget, and PCMag. The Chromebook was also criticized for its price.[24][25][26][27][28]

In March 2023, the company announced their Framework Laptop featuring 13th Gen Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 7040 processors. The designation of Framework Laptop 13 was adopted to distinguish it from the concurrently announced Framework Laptop 16.[29][30] During this same event, Framework announced a higher capacity 61 Wh battery, a matte display option, and a Cooler Master case to house Framework motherboards.[31] The initial shipments of the AMD-based Framework laptops were delayed due to electrical and firmware related issues.[32]

In May 2024, the company announced their Framework Laptop 13 featuring an Intel Core Ultra Series 1 processor.[33][34]

In February 2025, the company announced their Framework Laptop 13 featuring AMD Ryzen AI 300 series as well as adding the improvements introduced with the Intel model.[35][36] The upgraded model supports up to 96 GB of DDR5 memory and has a 2.8K 120 Hz IPS display.[37] The design retains Framework's emphasis on modularity, ensuring that most parts are compatible with earlier releases. Pricing for the DIY edition starts at $899, pre-built systems start at $1,099.[38]

Motherboard

In April 2022, the company partly open-sourced their motherboard with CAD and electrical documentation[39][40][41][42] being available in their marketplace, giving away 100 motherboards to makers and developers.[43][44]

There is an issue with the motherboards with 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs that requires complete removal and reconnection of both the main battery and the RTC coin cell battery if the laptop is not charged for a relatively short period of time.[45][46] The company said that this issue is caused by the 11th Gen Intel Core silicon bug, and that they would work to swap out a replacement RTC coin cell battery or 11th Gen motherboard for the people facing the issue.[47][48]

Firmware

Framework Laptop 13 uses proprietary UEFI firmware, InsydeH2O by Insyde Software,[49][50] and an open-source embedded controller (EC) firmware based on CrOS EC[51] by Framework. In April 2021, the company mentioned that open-source firmware was well-aligned to their mission.[52] In January 2022, the company open-sourced their EC firmware.[53][54] The company modifies the UEFI source code they bought from Insyde Software to meet their specific firmware needs. The company supports Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS) to update the firmware. Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition uses an open source firmware, coreboot.[55]

In April 2024, an article by Ars Technica described that the company had struggled with the other side of computing longevity and sustainability: providing up-to-date software.[50] After that, the company published a blog article about software longevity, saying, "We recognize that we have fallen short of where we need to be on software updates, and we are making the needed investments to resolve this."[56] A June 2025 follow-up evaluation acknowledged that the company had made progress in this regard.[57]

Battery life

The initial 55 Wh battery in the original Intel 11th Gen CPU Model has been described as middling.[64][65] This feedback was addressed with the release of a 61 Wh battery, available as an option in the 2023 edition of the laptop.[29] An Ars Technica review found that the battery life of the 13th Gen Intel motherboard was significantly improved over prior designs, gaining a 40% uplift in PCMark's battery test but remaining mostly the same when running Handbrake, despite the reviewer testing battery life with the 55 Wh battery from their previous machine; with an upgrade to the 61 Wh battery, the runtime improved by another 13%.[66]

The AMD Ryzen 7040U series option also showed additional battery life, better performance, less heat, and lower fan noise when idle, leading some to suggest that it rendered Intel models obsolete.[67]

The battery drains even in a complete shut down state within UEFI version 3.07 or earlier with the 11th Intel Core motherboard,[68] later fixed in UEFI unofficial version 3.08.[69][70]

Technical specifications

As most components in Framework products are designed to be reconfigurable, this table lists stock specifications available at the time of purchase.

Motherboard

In April 2022, the company partly open-sourced their motherboard with CAD and electrical documentation[39][40][41][42] being available in their marketplace, giving away 100 motherboards to makers and developers.[43][44]

There is an issue with the motherboards with 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs that requires complete removal and reconnection of both the main battery and the RTC coin cell battery if the laptop is not charged for a relatively short period of time.[45][46] The company said that this issue is caused by the 11th Gen Intel Core silicon bug, and that they would work to swap out a replacement RTC coin cell battery or 11th Gen motherboard for the people facing the issue.[47][48]

Firmware

Framework Laptop 13 uses proprietary UEFI firmware, InsydeH2O by Insyde Software,[49][50] and an open-source embedded controller (EC) firmware based on CrOS EC[51] by Framework. In April 2021, the company mentioned that open-source firmware was well-aligned to their mission.[52] In January 2022, the company open-sourced their EC firmware.[53][54] The company modifies the UEFI source code they bought from Insyde Software to meet their specific firmware needs. The company supports Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS) to update the firmware. Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition uses an open source firmware, coreboot.[55]

In April 2024, an article by Ars Technica described that the company had struggled with the other side of computing longevity and sustainability: providing up-to-date software.[50] After that, the company published a blog article about software longevity, saying, "We recognize that we have fallen short of where we need to be on software updates, and we are making the needed investments to resolve this."[56] A June 2025 follow-up evaluation acknowledged that the company had made progress in this regard.[57]

Battery life

The initial 55 Wh battery in the original Intel 11th Gen CPU Model has been described as middling.[64][65] This feedback was addressed with the release of a 61 Wh battery, available as an option in the 2023 edition of the laptop.[29] An Ars Technica review found that the battery life of the 13th Gen Intel motherboard was significantly improved over prior designs, gaining a 40% uplift in PCMark's battery test but remaining mostly the same when running Handbrake, despite the reviewer testing battery life with the 55 Wh battery from their previous machine; with an upgrade to the 61 Wh battery, the runtime improved by another 13%.[66]

The AMD Ryzen 7040U series option also showed additional battery life, better performance, less heat, and lower fan noise when idle, leading some to suggest that it rendered Intel models obsolete.[67]

The battery drains even in a complete shut down state within UEFI version 3.07 or earlier with the 11th Intel Core motherboard,[68] later fixed in UEFI unofficial version 3.08.[69][70]

Technical specifications

As most components in Framework products are designed to be reconfigurable, this table lists stock specifications available at the time of purchase.

Framework Laptop 16

Framework Laptop 16 is a larger laptop announced at the promotional Next Level event in March 2023. It has an expansion bay that can attach PCIe components such as a dedicated GPU, as well as adapt the laptop's cooling system, a fully customizable keyboard that can connect a numpad, and change the input modules, and 6 expansion card slots.[29][78][79] In February 2024, Framework began fulfillment of the Framework Laptop 16, with an AMD Ryzen 7040 series processor.[80][81]

In August 2025, Framework announced their Framework Laptop 16 featuring AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processor, adding an optional Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 expansion bay GPU module, which is backwards compatible with the 2024 model; shipments were set to begin in November 2025, but later shipped in December 2025.[82]

Expansion Bay

The expansion bay is a part which enables users to swap discrete GPUs, choosing the default shell, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, AMD Radeon 7700S discrete GPU, or a dual M.2 adapter.[83][82]

Firmware

Framework Laptop 16 uses proprietary UEFI firmware by Insyde Software.

Technical specifications

As most components in Framework products are designed to be reconfigurable, this table lists stock specifications available at the time of purchase.

Expansion Bay

The expansion bay is a part which enables users to swap discrete GPUs, choosing the default shell, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, AMD Radeon 7700S discrete GPU, or a dual M.2 adapter.[83][82]

Firmware

Framework Laptop 16 uses proprietary UEFI firmware by Insyde Software.

Technical specifications

As most components in Framework products are designed to be reconfigurable, this table lists stock specifications available at the time of purchase.

Framework Laptop 12

The Framework Laptop 12 is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop announced at the 2nd Gen event in February 2025.[93][94] The Framework Laptop 12 is designated as a smaller, lower-cost model compared to the Framework Laptop 13 and 16 previously offered.[95] It features a 12-inch WUXGA touchscreen, and it is compatible with MPP 2.0 and USI 2.0 stylus types.[96] It has tablet mode.[97][98][99] In June 2025, Framework began fulfillment of the Framework Laptop 12, with a 13th Gen Intel Core processor.[100][97]

Framework Desktop

The Framework Desktop is a Mini-ITX workstation announced at the 2nd Gen event in February 2025, containing an AMD Strix Halo APU.[93][94] The desktop is designed to be modular, containing two front-side expansion card slots as seen in its laptop models. The computer's front-side panel also has slots for 21 interchangeable tiles, allowing for users to customize the appearance of the machine.[101]

Expansion cards

A core feature of the Framework laptop is the expansion card system that provides the primary input/output for the laptop.[106] In its base form, the laptop is equipped with recessed slots containing USB-C ports that can be used directly. These slots can be attached with an assortment of interchangeable cards that add features such as USB-C (passthrough), USB-A, DisplayPort, HDMI, SD card, MicroSD, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, and 3.5 mm headphone jack, as well as form-fitting solid state storage (up to 1 TB per slot).[107] The capabilities of the DisplayPort and HDMI expansion cards vary by the expansion card generation. The Framework Laptop 12 and Framework Laptop 13 can accommodate four expansion cards, and the larger Framework Laptop 16 accommodates six. The company launched the Expansion Card Developer Program to open card development to the public, releasing documentation, CAD templates, and reference designs for expansion cards—all under open source licenses.[108]

USB-C

The capabilities of the USB-C expansion card are contingent on the mainboard, as it "passes through the supported protocols on the processor directly".[109] Framework advertises capiblities of Thunderbolt 4/USB 40Gbps, 48V/5 A (240 W) charging, and DisplayPort Alt Mode. On Intel platforms all slots perform the same while on AMD Ryzen platforms the capabilities vary depending on the slot the USB-C expansion card occupies.[110]

USB-C

The capabilities of the USB-C expansion card are contingent on the mainboard, as it "passes through the supported protocols on the processor directly".[109] Framework advertises capiblities of Thunderbolt 4/USB 40Gbps, 48V/5 A (240 W) charging, and DisplayPort Alt Mode. On Intel platforms all slots perform the same while on AMD Ryzen platforms the capabilities vary depending on the slot the USB-C expansion card occupies.[110]

Marketplace

The Framework Marketplace is an online store service hosted on the Framework website that primarily sells parts and tools that can be used to upgrade and repair the Framework Laptop. These include, but are not limited to, replacement motherboards, batteries, entire screen assemblies, RAM, and storage drives. The Marketplace also sells customization parts, including screen bezels, keyboard layouts, and expansion cards. In addition to computer-related items, the Marketplace also includes merchandise.[111]

Third party projects

As part of the company's efforts to accommodate hackers and computing enthusiasts, Framework released open-source reference designs, CAD models, and documentation of its laptops and components.[112] Third-party companies and individuals have built various products based on Framework's specifications; these include, but are not limited to, vinyl skins and wraps, additional expansion cards to accommodate new features, and alternative housing for Framework mainboards.[113]

Product support

The company provides knowledge base articles, a community forum, QR codes on the products and parts, and an inquiry form.[126][127][128]

Supported countries and regions

Framework Laptop is currently available for order in the United States, Canada, European Union, United Kingdom, Australia, Taiwan, Norway, Switzerland, Singapore and New Zealand.[2]

In December 2021, the company announced that they chose the additional supported countries UK, Germany, and France based on both the number of people who registered interest through the region selection page and on logistical complexity.[19] In February 2022, pre-ordering became available for Ireland, Austria, and the Netherlands.[20] Pre-orders also opened in Australia in September 2022, with shipments arriving from October.[129]

Framework does not support customers outside its supported regions, and does not endorse or support imported products.[130]

Linux

In April 2022, the company announced their Linux compatibility page.[131][43] In a July 2024 interview, a Linux support staffer mentioned, "My job is to identify the most likely distributions that we want to focus on providing support for efficiently and also then looking to outreach with community-based support as well ... and actually beginning to build those bridges."[132]

The Ryzen-based Framework laptop had some initial issues with Linux support, but were later fixed with a firmware update delivered through LVFS.[133][134]

BSD operating systems

In June 2022, the FreeBSD Foundation announced their work to ensure that the experience running FreeBSD on the Framework Laptop matches the stability that FreeBSD users expect.[135][136] In February 2025, the foundation reported their ongoing activities for testing and working on support for the Framework Laptop.[137]

Philosophy and recognition

Electronics right-to-repair movement

In June 2021, a venture capitalist investing in the company said "The conventional wisdom in the industry is that making products repairable makes them thicker, heavier, uglier, less robust, and more expensive. We're here to prove that wrong and fix consumer electronics, one category at a time".[7] In October 2021 interviews, the company said "The core problem is the idea that consumer electronics are disposable,"[138] and "Right to repair is incredibly important. It is actually a core part of what we are doing. Because increasingly products are not designed to be repaired."[3]

Framework Laptop was on display as part of the Waste Age: What can Design Do? exhibition[139] displayed at the Design Museum[140] in London from October 2021 to February 2022.[141]

The company's founder Nirav Patel appeared as a former employee of Apple in the Netflix original film Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy featuring shopping and waste, which was released in November 2024 ahead of Black Friday by Grain Media. He stated, "As soon as your business model starts to revolve around that replacement cycle, the object being replaced in a while instead of being something that can last longer, it becomes extremely difficult to reverse and go back".[142][143]

Reception

In November 2021, Time magazine listed the Framework Laptop on their list of the 100 Best Inventions of 2021.[144] In March 2022, Fast Company listed the Framework Laptop on their list of the Most Innovative Companies of 2022.[145] In October 2023, Time magazine listed the Framework Laptop 16 on their list of the 200 Best Inventions of 2023.[146] In March 2026, Fast Company listed the Framework on their list of the Most Innovative Consumer Electronics Companies of 2026.[147]

See also

External links

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