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Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series)
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Framework Laptop 13 DIY Edition

Expert rating8.2 / 10

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CPU:
Ryzen AI 7 350
RAM:
32GB DDR5 (0 slots free)
Storage:
1TB NVMe
Display:
13.5" 2.2K IPS
Class:
Thin and Light, fully repairable

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Manufacturer: Framework Last updated: 2026-10-10

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Framework Laptop 13 DIY Edition Review

Framework Laptop 13 DIY Edition, AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, Radeon 860M graphics, 32GB DDR5 SO-DIMM, 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD, 13.5 inch 2.2K matte IPS display, USB4, modular repairable laptop.

The modular, repairable Framework Laptop 13 on AMD's Ryzen AI 300 platform: standard SO-DIMM RAM and a standard M.2 slot in a chassis explicitly designed to be opened and serviced.

Performance

AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (8 cores) with integrated Radeon 860M graphics. Framework also offers Ryzen AI 5 340 and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 options in the same chassis for lower cost or higher performance.

Upgradability

This is the anti-soldered design point of the category: standard DDR5 SO-DIMMs (2 slots, up to 96GB) and a standard M.2 2280 NVMe slot, both explicitly designed for end users to open and replace. This 32GB/1TB configuration ships with both RAM slots filled and the one storage slot occupied, but every component is a swap away from being upgraded, unlike soldered competitors at this size.

Battery life

61Wh battery, rated by Framework to retain about 80% capacity after 1,000 charge cycles, a durability figure rather than a runtime one; Framework does not publish a light-load hours figure.

Display

13.5-inch 3:2 matte display; this configuration uses the base 2.2K (2256x1504) panel at 60Hz. A 2.8K (2880x1920) panel is also offered.

Design and ports

1.3kg. Modular Expansion Card port system (USB4/USB-C bays that swap for USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, storage, etc.), 1080p webcam. Wi-Fi 6E.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8.2 / 10

The Framework Laptop 13 is designed to be opened and repaired. It has a Ryzen AI 7 350, 32GB of DDR5 in SO-DIMM slots and a 13.5-inch 2256 x 1504 IPS panel in a 1.3 kg body. USB4 and a 61Wh battery suit right-to-repair buyers who want to upgrade RAM or storage later.

It is not the thinnest or lightest 13-inch laptop. Check the operating system situation first if you want Windows or macOS preinstalled.

Best for

  • Right-to-repair buyers who want a laptop designed to be opened
  • Anyone who wants to self-upgrade RAM or storage down the line
  • Tinkerers who value modular, swappable ports over fixed I/O

Not for

  • Buyers who want the thinnest or lightest possible 13-inch laptop
  • Anyone who wants Windows or macOS preinstalled out of the box
  • Users prioritizing brand-name support networks over DIY assembly

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity and variant

BrandFramework
SeriesFramework Laptop 13
Series IDframework-laptop-13-amd-ryzen-ai-300
SKU NameRyzen AI 7 350 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB
Chassis CodeDIY Edition
Region SoldGlobal

Class and platform

Laptop ClassThin and Light
Release Year2024
Operating SystemNo OS
Weight1.3 kg

Processor

CPU BrandAMD
CPU ModelAMD Ryzen AI 7 350
CPU Cores8

Sustained power

Sustained Power SourceNot Measured

Graphics

GPU BrandAMD
GPU ModelAMD Radeon 860M
VRAM0 GB
Graphics SwitchingIntegrated Only

Memory

RAM Capacity32 GB
RAM TypeDDR5
Memory Form FactorSO-DIMM
Memory SolderedNo
Max RAM Supported96 GB

Upgradability

RAM Slots2
RAM Slots Free0
Storage Slots1
Storage Slots Free0
Storage Form FactorM.2 2280
Storage InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4
SATA Bay PresentNo

Storage as shipped

Storage Capacity1000 GB
Storage TypeNVMe SSD

Display

Display Size13.5 inches
Resolution Width2256 px
Resolution Height1504 px
Refresh Rate60 Hz
Panel TypeIPS
sRGB Coverage100 %
TouchscreenNo

Battery and ports

Battery Capacity61 Wh
Thunderbolt SupportUSB4
WiFi StandardWiFi 6E

FAQs

Can you upgrade the RAM in the Framework Laptop 13 DIY Edition?

Yes. It uses SO-DIMM memory in 2 slots (all filled as shipped). It ships with 32 GB of DDR5. The maximum supported is 96 GB.

Can you upgrade the SSD in the Framework Laptop 13 DIY Edition?

Yes. It has 1 M.2 2280 slot (PCIe 4.0 x4). As shipped the slot is in use, so upgrading means replacing the existing drive. It ships with 1000 GB NVMe SSD.

What display does the Framework Laptop 13 DIY Edition have?

The Framework Laptop 13 DIY Edition has a 13.5-inch, 2256x1504, IPS, 60 Hz non-touch display.

Does the Framework Laptop 13 DIY Edition have Thunderbolt?

It lists USB4 rather than Thunderbolt. Many Thunderbolt devices work over USB4, but check the device maker's compatibility notes first.

How big is the battery in the Framework Laptop 13 DIY Edition?

The Framework Laptop 13 DIY Edition has a 61 Wh battery.

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