This Generation’s Framework Laptop 13 Is The Best Yet, If You Can Get It

A Ryzen AI Powered Modular Laptop

The new Framework Laptop 13 should cost you between $1100 to $1670 depending on how what components you need it to come with.  You should actually be able to order it if you are in the US, as they have just resumed taking orders, though the price you pay may be higher than what is listed.  For the full price you get a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, but no SSD, nor memory and no Windows license.  That last might be considered a benefit if you prefer a different OS or happen to have an unused license kicking around.

As part of the review, Ars Technica details the possible modules you can install and which ones offer what connectivity.  If you are willing to accept the extra power draw, there are only a few ports which will give you full USB4 speeds instead of USB 3.2 and DisplayPort 2.0 instead of 1.4.  That is all part of the fun of working with Framework, you do have to consider which I/O modules you want to install and where they should go.

Overall Ars Technica loves the design and performance of the Framework Laptop 13, but as with previous models they wish the battery was a little more heavy duty.