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RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The Framework Laptop 13 AMD is great for school use.”
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 critics80
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.
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Brian Westover
PCMag
“With its new 13th Gen Intel mainboard, the latest Framework Laptop 13 is a smarter buy than ever.”
