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Framework · Released August 18, 2026

Laptop 12 Core Series 3

Framework's Laptop 12 is a tough, repairable 2-in-1 built for students.

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7.3/10What the pros sayVery goodExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the Framework Laptop 12 if you want a durable, repairable 2-in-1 for school: reviewers praised its compact design, rubber edges, durability rating and modular expansion cards. Skip it if you want a great screen, because reviewers called it ho-hum. Its price sits above the student market it targets.

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Key specs
Processor
Intel Core Series 3 (2P + 4 LPE cores, up to 4.8 GHz)
RAM
Up to 64 GB DDR5 (1x SO-DIMM, upgradeable)
Storage
Up to 2 TB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Size
12.2" (310 mm)
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Display12.2" (310 mm)
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Framework Laptop 12 if you want a durable, repairable 2-in-1 for school: reviewers praised its compact design, rubber edges, durability rating and modular expansion cards. Skip it if you want a great screen, because reviewers called it ho-hum. Its price sits above the student market it targets.

Best for

Students and schools that want a tough, repairable 2-in-1.

Not for

Anyone who wants a great screen or strong performance.

Main strengthCompact, customizable 2-in-1 design
Main weaknessHo-hum display
Reasons to buy
Compact, customizable 2-in-1 design
Rubber edges and a durability rating
Modular expansion cards
Easy to repair
Reasons to avoid
Ho-hum display
Pricey for its student audience
Measured view7.3/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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WIRED7/10
Article · Full reviewFramework Laptop 12 Review: The Most Repairable Laptop EverLuke Larsen · Jun 2025Read on WIRED ↗
PCMag3.5/5
Article · Full reviewFramework Laptop 12 Review: The Modular-Laptop King Pivots to a 2-in-1Matthew Buzzi · Jun 2025Read on PCMag ↗
The Verge7/10
Article · Full reviewFramework Laptop 12 review: plastic fantasticAntonio G. Di Benedetto · Jun 2025Read on The Verge ↗
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Performance

Processor
Intel Core Series 3 (2P + 4 LPE cores, up to 4.8 GHz)

Memory

RAM
Up to 64 GB DDR5 (1x SO-DIMM, upgradeable)
Storage
Up to 2 TB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD

Software & Launch

Released
2026-08-18
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