Framework is expanding its modular laptop lineup with the new Framework Laptop 13 Pro. This is a more performance-focused version of its 13-inch system, still built around repairability and upgrades, but now with a clearer focus on Linux users.

The company is offering the laptop with a pre-installed Ubuntu option, alongside the usual bring-your-own OS approach. CEO Nirav Patel describes it as a “MacBook Pro for Linux users,” which is thanks to the combination of hardware polish and first-party Linux support.

Framework Laptop 13 Pro Specifications 

At the center of the device is Intel’s third-generation Core Ultra “Panther Lake” lineup. Buyers can choose between the Ultra 5 325, Ultra X7 358H, and Ultra X9 388H, with AMD Ryzen AI 300 options also available. The higher-end Intel chips pair with Intel Arc B390 graphics and up to 50 TOPS of NPU performance, while power profiles range from a 15W efficiency mode to a 60W boost under load.

One of the more notable changes is the shift to LPCAMM2 memory. It’s a modular LPDDR5X format that runs at up to 7467MT/s, but unlike typical soldered memory, it can be replaced or upgraded. Framework says this allows up to 64GB of RAM while still keeping the efficiency benefits of LPDDR5X, including claimed battery life beyond 20 hours.

Storage is handled through a PCIe Gen5 M.2 2280 slot, with support for up to 2TB Gen5 SSDs or larger Gen4 drives. Like previous models, the laptop sticks to a flexible expansion card system, letting users swap ports like USB-C, HDMI, or Ethernet as needed.

The display is a 13.5-inch 2880×1920 LTPS touchscreen with a 3:2 aspect ratio and a variable 30–120Hz refresh rate. It covers 100 percent of the sRGB color space and reaches up to 700 nits brightness, with a matte finish to reduce glare.

The Framework Laptop 13 Pro now uses a CNC-machined aluminum chassis for a more premium build. The keyboard has 1.5mm of travel, along with a haptic touchpad that uses piezoelectric feedback. The system includes a 74Wh battery rated for 1,000 cycles, Wi-Fi 7 support, and a 1080p webcam with a hardware privacy switch.

Despite the changes, compatibility remains a key part of the story. Framework says the new Laptop 13 Pro keeps parts compatibility with earlier Framework Laptop 13 models, meaning existing users can upgrade components without replacing the entire system.

The DIY Edition, which requires users to assemble parts themselves, takes around 10 to 20 minutes and starts at $1,199 for a barebones configuration. As before, memory, storage, ports, and even the operating system can be customized or brought in separately.

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