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Framework Laptop 16

Fully modular and repairable 16-inch laptop with upgradable discrete graphics and swappable port bays.

List price

$1,999

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Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

Panel

Matte IPS LCD

Processor

AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS

Memory

32GB DDR5-5600

Claimed battery life

~7–9 hours mixed use

What it does well

  • Unprecedented modular repairability and upgradability
  • Swappable discrete GPU expansion bay
  • Customizable keyboard deck and expansion cards

Where it gives ground

  • Heavier and chunkier than sealed unibody competitors
  • Battery life is average under mixed workloads

Compare it head to head

The fastest way to decide is against the product you are actually cross shopping. Showing 4 of 18 published matchups.

Laptops27 differing specs

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)

$2,299

Framework Laptop 16

$1,999

ASUS leads on 4 of 5 rankable specs, but Framework saves $300.

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Laptops28 differing specs

Dell XPS 16 (2024)

$2,199

Framework Laptop 16

$1,999

Dell leads on 6 of 8 rankable specs, but Framework saves $200.

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Laptops27 differing specs

Framework Laptop 16

$1,999

MacBook Air 13" (M3)

$1,099

Evenly split on rankable specs, so price and taste decide it.

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Laptops27 differing specs

Framework Laptop 16

$1,999

MacBook Air 15" (M3)

$1,299

Evenly split on rankable specs, so price and taste decide it.

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Full specifications

Display

Size
16.0 inches
Panel
Matte IPS LCD
Resolution
2560 × 1600 (16:10)
Refresh rate
165 Hz
BrightnessNot on the official sheet
500 nits
Color
100% DCI-P3, FreeSync Premium
Touchscreen
No

Performance

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
Graphics
AMD Radeon RX 7700S (8GB VRAM modular bay)
Memory
32GB DDR5-5600
RAM upgradable
Yes (2× SO-DIMM sockets up to 64GB)
Storage
1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe
Storage upgradable
Yes (2× M.2 sockets: 2280 + 2230)

Build & input

Weight
5.29 lb (2.40 kg)
Thickness
20.95 mm
Materials
Recycled Aluminum and Magnesium
Keyboard
Modular backlit mechanical keyboard modules
Trackpad
Modular glass touchpad
Webcam
1080p 60fps with physical privacy switches
Speakers
Smart Amp Stereo Speakers

Ports

Thunderbolt / USB-C
Modular Expansion Card system (USB4 / TB compatible)
HDMI
Optional modular HDMI expansion card
SD card
Optional modular SD card reader
MagSafe
No
Headphone jack
Optional modular 3.5mm card
Charger
180W GaN USB-C PD 3.1

Battery

Claimed battery lifeNot on the official sheet
~7–9 hours mixed use

Software

Operating system
Windows 11 / Linux (Fedora/Ubuntu)
Repairability
10/10 (All components user-replaceable with QR codes)
Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.Official Framework Laptop 16 spec sheet (opens in a new tab)

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Frequently asked

How much does Framework Laptop 16 cost?

Framework Laptop 16 lists at $1,999 (manufacturer list price snapshot as of 2026-09-01). Retail prices vary by merchant and this is not a live quote.

What are Framework Laptop 16’s key specs?

Key specifications for Framework Laptop 16 include panel (Matte IPS LCD), processor (AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS), and memory (32GB DDR5-5600).

What does Framework Laptop 16 compare against?

Framework Laptop 16 is compared head to head against ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) vs Framework Laptop 16, Dell XPS 16 (2024) vs Framework Laptop 16, Framework Laptop 16 vs MacBook Air 13" (M3), Framework Laptop 16 vs MacBook Air 15" (M3), Framework Laptop 16 vs MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro), and Framework Laptop 16 vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024).