Framework Laptop 16 (16-inch, 2023)

Clever and innovative modular design ; Unrivalled upgrade and repair opportunities ; Potent AMD CPU ; Available with Linux as well as Windows

Can get expensive ; A more powerful GPU option wouldn’t go amiss

The Framework Laptop 16 offers the ability to reconfigure the I/O ports, graphics system and keyboard deck with zero technical nouse. It makes for a laptop adaptable beyond your wildest imaginings.

Extremely customizable ; Bright, vivid display ; Solid battery life ; Upgradeable graphics… but be cautious

Similarly priced gaming laptops are much more powerful ; Keyboard module is mushy ; More complicated than previous Frameworks, albeit by design

The Framework Laptop 16 is the most customizable laptop we've ever seen, with tons of input and port options, and the promise of upgradable graphics. It has a bright screen and solid battery life, but it's expensive, and you could get something with...

Upgradable graphics! Intuitive, tool-less modularity Well-balanced IPS display Ports galore Solid performance Customization for days Decent battery life

Bulky and heavy Some components feel awkward and cheap Mushy keyboard

“The Framework Laptop 16 is one of the most ambitious laptops ever made.”

Fully user-repairable ; Unprecedented customization ; Competent midrange gaming performance ; Excellent 16:10 screen

Regularly froze during testing ; Additional strange glitches ; Often runs hot and loud ; Some panels feel flimsy

I want what Framework is selling. I desperately hope this idea takes off. But I can’t personally afford it as a toy, and I need it to work better than it has for the past two weeks, and maybe do more, to justify buying one.

But with the Framework Laptop 16 finally here and looking as good as advertised, my fears about the longevity of Framework are slowly fading. While you can get better performance from other laptops, there's nothing on the market that can match the...