Engadget89
Quiet, fast and repairable, judged the best Windows laptop the reviewer has used.
Framework Laptop 13 Pro
4 expert reviews#17 of 32 laptops
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recommend
recommend
Best repairable, upgradeable laptop
Critics’ consensus
4 professional reviewers tested the Framework Laptop 13 Pro, and 2 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and build quality. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Engadget, ZDNET, Tom's Guide and 1 more
The catch: Memory-driven pricing is very high, and the webcam and speakers are weak.
Broad agreement
Scores run from 70 to 89All 4 scores printed by the outlets
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
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What do critics say about the Framework Laptop 13 Pro?
ZDNET80
The most polished and efficient Framework yet, a standout even without the modular angle.
Tom's Guide80
A fun, repairable and upgradeable laptop the reviewer wants to back, but RAM-driven pricing near $3K and limited availability make it a hard sell.
Tom's Hardware70
Best-built Framework with a bright screen, haptic touchpad and much better efficiency.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Battery life2 of 4
Build quality2 of 4
What critics dislike most
Price4 of 4
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Common questions
Is the Framework Laptop 13 Pro worth it?
Critics are divided: 2 of 4 recommend it. Memory-driven pricing is very high, and the webcam and speakers are weak.
Do critics agree about the Framework Laptop 13 Pro?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (Tom's Hardware) to 89 (Engadget), a spread of 19 points across 4 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Framework Laptop 13 Pro?
Price (4 of 4 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Framework Laptop 13 Pro?
The Apple MacBook Air (M4) (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.