Framework Laptop 13 Pro Fixes Battery Life With 74Wh Redesign as Prices Start at $1,500
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Updated · Ars Technica · Jul 27
Framework Laptop 13 Pro Fixes Battery Life With 74Wh Redesign as Prices Start at $1,500
2 articles · Updated · Ars Technica · Jul 27
Summary
$1,500 is the new entry price for Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro, a more substantial overhaul of the repairable notebook that delivers markedly better battery life and a more polished build.
The gains come from bigger hardware changes than prior refreshes, including a new 74Wh battery and revised chassis parts that let Framework address long-running weaknesses in fit, finish and endurance.
That redesign breaks compatibility with some older Laptop 13 components — notably the bottom case, keyboard, trackpad and earlier 55Wh and 61Wh batteries — though existing owners can still retrofit some new parts.
Nearly $3,000 buys the reviewed configuration, underscoring the trade-off for Framework’s most refined laptop yet: stronger usability and upgrade paths, but at a much higher cost.