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Framework · Released January 6, 2026

Laptop 13 Pro (DIY Edition)

Framework's Laptop 13 Pro (2026) is a repairable, upgradable laptop with a touchscreen and haptic trackpad.

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8.0/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the Framework Laptop 13 Pro (2026, sold pre-built or as this DIY Edition) if you want a laptop you can repair and upgrade yourself: reviewers praised its sturdier design, bright touchscreen, haptic trackpad, solid keyboard and long battery, and one test averaged 16 hours 48 minutes. Skip it if you don't already own parts, because a DIY build gets expensive. Ship times can be long, prices change often, and it can run warm under load.

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Buy the Framework Laptop 13 Pro (2026, sold pre-built or as this DIY Edition) if you want a laptop you can repair and upgrade yourself: reviewers praised its sturdier design, bright touchscreen, haptic trackpad, solid keyboard and long battery, and one test averaged 16 hours 48 minutes. Skip it if you don't already own parts, because a DIY build gets expensive. Ship times can be long, prices change often, and it can run warm under load.

Best for

Tinkerers who want to repair and upgrade their laptop.

Not for

Buyers who want the cheapest ready-to-use laptop.

Main strengthEasy to repair and upgrade
Main weaknessExpensive without your own parts
Reasons to buy
Easy to repair and upgrade
Bright touchscreen
Haptic trackpad
Long battery life
Reasons to avoid
Expensive without your own parts
Long ship times
Runs warm under load
Measured view8.0/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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PCMag4/5
Article · Full reviewFramework Laptop 13 Pro Review: A MacBook Rival You Can Tear Down to the StudsJoe Osborne · Jul 2026Read on PCMag ↗
The Verge8/10
Article · Full reviewThis is my new favorite laptop, but thanks to RAMageddon the price already went up by $800Antonio G. Di Benedetto · Jul 2026Read on The Verge ↗
Tom's Hardware3.5/5
Article · Full reviewFramework Laptop 13 Pro review: It cleans up niceAndrew E. Freedman · Jul 2026Read on Tom's Hardware ↗
Marques Brownlee · Aug 2026Framework 13 Pro: The Modular Laptop is Real!Watch on YouTube ↗
Just Josh · Aug 2026I Wanted to Love the Framework 13 Pro...Watch on YouTube ↗
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Released
2026-01-06
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