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Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro Sees Ubuntu Preorders Outpace Windows as Early Batches Sell Out

Early Linux testers praise battery life, with independent reviews still pending.

Overview

  • Framework says demand for the new Laptop 13 Pro is far above forecast, with the first six preorder batches already sold out.
  • The company reports Ubuntu configurations are outselling Windows builds, a rare outcome for a mainstream laptop release.
  • The 13 Pro’s modular, repairable design and strong Linux support are drawing a buyer mix that skews toward Linux users.
  • Early hands-on reports from GloriousEggRoll and the CachyOS team cite smooth Linux performance and striking battery life, with CachyOS claiming about two days after Intel-LPMD tuning.
  • Independent hardware testing, including gaming endurance, has not been completed yet, and Framework plans to ship early orders in June.