Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: Much better battery, much worse price
The Framework Laptop 13 Pro debuts with improved battery life but faces criticism over a significantly higher price point.
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The brief
Framework has released the Laptop 13 Pro, a device positioned as an upgradeable option for Linux users and a potential alternative to the MacBook Pro. While early reviews highlight a substantial improvement in battery life, the cost of the device has increased.
Coverage from Ars Technica, Tom's Hardware, The Verge, and Phoronix emphasizes the trade-off between the laptop's refined design and its price. Additionally, TweakTown reports that Framework attributes these costs to current memory prices, which the company stated are beyond what they can absorb.
Future focus remains on how the device performs as an upgradeable Linux laptop and whether its pricing affects its viability as a mainstream competitor to established Pro laptops.
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Quick answers
What are the primary pros and cons of the Framework Laptop 13 Pro?
According to Ars Technica, the laptop features much better battery life but comes with a much worse price.
Why is the laptop more expensive?
Framework stated that current memory prices are far beyond what the company is able to absorb.
Who is the target audience for this device?
Coverage from Phoronix and The Verge suggests the laptop aims to be one of the best upgradeable Linux laptops and a MacBook Pro alternative.
Coverage (7)
- Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro Is Arriving With Less RAM Than Customers Ordered Gadget Review · 4h ago
- Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: Much better battery, much worse price Ars Technica · 4h ago broke it first
- Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: It cleans up nice Tom's Hardware · 4h ago
- Framework Laptop 13 Pro: Aiming To Be One Of The Best Upgradeable Linux Laptops Review Phoronix · 4h ago
- Framework says current memory prices are 'far beyond anything we're able to absorb' TweakTown · 4h ago
- This is oh-so close to my perfect MacBook Pro alternative The Verge · 4h ago
- Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: Much better battery, much worse price Ars Technica · 4h ago broke it first
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