Framework Laptop 13 vs Framework Laptop 16
Both on the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 13.5-inch vs 16-inch screens, 1.3 vs 2.1 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Framework Laptop 13 | Framework Laptop 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | Not launched in India | Not launched in India |
| Announced | February 2025 | August 2025 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home / Pro (pre-built); none on DIY Edition (Linux supported) | Windows 11 Home / Pro (pre-built); none on DIY Edition (Linux supported) |
| Model Numbers | No info | No info |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 296.63 x 228.98 x 15.85 mm | 356.58 x 270 x 17.95 mm (356.58 x 290.2 x 20.95 mm with Graphics Module) |
| Thickness | 15.85 mm | 17.95 mm (20.95 mm with Graphics Module) |
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 2.1 kg (2.4 kg with Graphics Module) |
| Body Material | Formed aluminium (input, bottom) | Magnesium alloy (bottom cover) |
| Lid Material | CNC aluminium | CNC aluminium |
| Colours | Silver, with swappable bezel colours | Silver chassis; bezel in Black, Orange or Lavender (DIY) |
Display | ||
| Size | 13.5-inch | 16-inch |
| Resolution | 2256 x 1504 (201 ppi) / 2880 x 1920 (256 ppi) | 2560 x 1600 (189 ppi) |
| Panel Type | LCD (3:2) | LCD (16:10) |
| Anti-Glare | Yes (matte) | Yes (matte) |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz (2.2K) / 120 Hz (2.8K) | 165 Hz |
| Brightness | 400+ nits (2.2K) / 500+ nits (2.8K) | 500 nits |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 / Ryzen AI 7 350 / Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (Intel Core Ultra 5 125H / Ultra 7 155H / Ultra 7 165H on the Core Ultra Series 1 version) | AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 / Ryzen AI 7 350 / Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Top Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 12-core, 24 threads, up to 5.1 GHz | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 12-core, 24 threads, up to 5.1 GHz |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M / 860M / 890M integrated | AMD Radeon 840M / 860M / 890M integrated; optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 8 GB GDDR7 (100W) Graphics Module |
| NPU | AMD XDNA 2 NPU, up to 50 TOPS | AMD XDNA 2 NPU, up to 50 TOPS |
| RAM Options | 16 GB / 32 GB (pre-built) | 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB (pre-built) |
| RAM Type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM | 96 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM Slots | Not published by Framework | 2 x SO-DIMM |
| Storage Options | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (pre-built) | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (pre-built) |
| Storage Type | M.2 NVMe SSD | M.2 NVMe SSD |
| Max Storage | 8 TB | 8 TB (2280) + 2 TB (2230) |
| M.2 Slots | Not published by Framework | 2 (2280 + 2230) |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 61 Wh | 85 Wh |
| Battery Life | No info | No info |
| Charger | 60W GaN USB-C (optional) | 100W or 240W GaN USB-C |
Ports and wireless | ||
| USB-C | 4 Expansion Card slots (rear 2 USB4, front 2 USB 3.2; all with DisplayPort out and charging) | 6 Expansion Card slots (2 USB4, 4 USB 3.2) |
| USB-A | Optional Expansion Card | Optional Expansion Card |
| HDMI | Optional Expansion Card | Optional Expansion Card |
| SD Card Slot | Optional Expansion Card (microSD or SD) | Optional Expansion Card |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm combo jack | Optional Audio Expansion Card |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Ethernet | Optional Expansion Card | Optional Expansion Card |
| Other Ports | 4 Expansion Card slots (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD, SD, storage cards) | 6 Expansion Card slots (DisplayPort out and up to 240W charging on four), Expansion Bay with PCIe x8 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (AMD RZ717) | Wi-Fi 7 (AMD RZ717) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2 MP sensor) | 1080p 30fps (9.2 MP sensor) |
| Privacy Shutter | Hardware privacy switch | Hardware privacy switch |
| Speakers | 2 speakers (stereo) | Stereo bi-amp |
| Speaker Power | 2W | 1W tweeter + 2W woofer per side |
| Microphones | Dual MEMS, privacy switch | Dual MEMS, privacy switch |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | RGB or white |
| Numeric Keypad | Not published by Framework | Optional module |
| Key Travel | 1.5 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes (Windows Hello) |
| Notable Features | Repairable and upgradeable modular design, swappable mainboard and Expansion Cards, DIY Edition | Swappable Graphics Module in the rear Expansion Bay, modular input deck, repairable and upgradeable |