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Framework Launches Laptop 13 Pro Promising Much Longer Battery Life

Parts stay compatible with earlier 13‑inch models, creating a clear upgrade path for current owners.

Overview

  • Framework announced the modular Laptop 13 Pro and says a 4K Netflix stream can run for about 20 hours on one charge, up from roughly eight before.
  • The company credits a 74 Wh higher‑density battery and a more efficient design, including an LTPS screen with variable refresh, for the runtime jump.
  • Inside, the Pro moves to Intel Core Ultra 300 processors with PCIe 5.0 support, and it swaps SO‑DIMMs for a replaceable LPCAMM2 module using LPDDR5X up to 64 GB.
  • DIY kits start at $1,199 and prebuilt systems start at $1,499, with shipments planned for June and preorders set to open soon.
  • All new components fit earlier Framework 13 laptops, and upgrade kits will let owners swap in the mainboard, the custom display, the milled‑aluminum case, or the haptic touchpad.