Storm Score 81 out of 100
Reviews 3 published
Outlets 3 publications
Top Outlet RTINGS highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the Framework Laptop 13 for its upgrade‑friendly design and modularity, noting it as a solid choice for users who value repairability. While some highlight its new Intel mainboard, others point to the AMD version’s suitability for school use, reflecting a split on which processor offers the best value.”

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81 / 100
Tier Distribution 3 reviews total
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 3 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Solid upgrade for repairability
  • Better CPU performance
  • Modest GPU boost
  • Lightweight modular design
  • Swappable port expansion cards
  • Sustainable and cost‑effective solution

Points of Contention

  • Battery drain while gaming
  • Integrated graphics only
  • Premium pre‑built price
  • No touch‑screen option

Professional Reviews

3 reviews from 3 critics
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RTINGS.com
RTINGS

“The Framework Laptop 13 AMD is great for school use.”

Acclaimed 83/100
80
Andrew Cunningham
Ars Technica

The AMD Ryzen 7 7840U upgrade delivers a noticeable performance boost over the Intel version, particularly in CPU-bound tasks and integrated graphics. The laptop remains a solid, repair-friendly ultraportable with decent battery life, though it is not a replacement for dedicated gaming hardware.

Acclaimed 80/100
80
Brian Westover
PCMag

“With its new 13th Gen Intel mainboard, the latest Framework Laptop 13 is a smarter buy than ever.”

Acclaimed 4/5

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