Modular technology always has the edge over non-modular tech, because the possibilities expand, and so do the consumer options. To tap into the modular laptop market, Framework‘s highly anticipated Laptop 16 is now available for preorders in several countries, including the US, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Netherlands, Austria, Ireland, and Australia. This unique gaming notebook is not your typical run-of-the-mill laptop found at local electronics stores; instead, it stands out with its innovative modular design, giving users the power to customize and upgrade their machines over time without the need to invest in an entirely new system.

The Laptop has a 16-inch 165Hz display and offers 500 nits of brightness

At its core, the Framework Laptop 16 offers two enticing starting points for consumers. The DIY system, starting at $1,399, allows tech enthusiasts to build their dream machine, sans the operating system, featuring either the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS or the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor. Those who prefer a more plug-and-play experience can opt for the pre-built variants, starting at $1,799, which come with the option of Radeon RX 7700S discrete graphics.

Framework Laptop

One of the laptop’s standout features is its user-reconfigurable top deck, including the keyboard and numpad, enabling users to tailor the laptop to their unique preferences and workflow. This emphasis on modularity is what sets the Framework Laptop 16 apart from the competition, building upon the success of the previously released Laptop 13 in 2021.

Gamers will delight in the laptop’s 16-inch 2560 x 1600 display with a 165Hz refresh rate, FreeSync technology, 500 nits brightness, and impressive 1500:1 contrast ratio, supporting 100 percent of the DCI-P3 color gamut. For avid gamers, Framework offers a limited supply of pre-orders that include an eligible AMD Radeon GPU with a free download code for the highly anticipated Starfield: Premium Edition, making the deal even more enticing.

Framework understands the importance of lasting performance, equipping the Laptop 16 with an 85Wh battery that retains 80 percent capacity even after 1,000 charging cycles. Furthermore, the laptop supports WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2, has a 1080p webcam with dual mics and hardware privacy switches, and includes a fingerprint reader compatible with both Windows and Linux systems. The company’s batch ordering system is set to start shipping the first round of Laptop 16s in Q4 2023, providing consumers with a chance to get their hands on this game-changing device.

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