The Framework Laptop 16 is a laptop with a mission. It wants to prove that a large, powerful laptop can deliver great performance along with a repairability that puts other laptops to shame. The Laptop 16 delivers on that promise if you’re willing to pay a premium. Let’s dive right in.
SPECS AND FEATURES
The Framework Laptop 16 I received for review was the DIY Edition, which meant some assembly was required. The memory, storage, ports, and expansion bay are configurable. Shoppers can buy their own memory and storage separately, but the ports (which Framework calls Expansion Cards) and the Expansion Bay must be purchased from Framework since they are designed for its laptops.
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Memory: 32GB LPDDR5
Graphics/GPU: AMD Radeon RX 7700S (in Expansion Bay)
Display: 2560×1600 165Hz IPS
Storage: 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe solid state drive
Webcam: 1080p 60fps
Connectivity: Configurable, six expansion cards total
Networking: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, configurable
Biometrics: Fingerprint reader
Battery capacity: 85 watt-hours
Dimensions: 14.04×11.42×0.82 inches
Weight: 5.29 pounds
MSRP: Starts at $1,399, approximately $2,400 as tested
The DIY Edition offers a long list of options for configuring the laptop. I configured it with the Radeon RX 7700S GPU (Radeon 780M integrated graphics are available) and installed a total of six ports: two USB-C, two USB-A, DisplayPort-out and 3.5mm combo audio. Framework also included Expansion Cards for other ports, including HDMI and Ethernet, but I decided not to use them.
