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Framework Has A Better, More Take-Apartable Laptop

Framework, the company that makes laptops designed for optimal repairability, has announced a new version of its main product, a 13-inch-screen laptop. It’s called the Framework Laptop 13 Pro, and it has far better battery life, a touchscreen, and a haptic touchpad, and is fitted with Intel processors. At a launch event in San Francisco, Framework CEO Nirav Patel showed off the company’s new tech, opening with a joke about making Framework AI—something the company is very much not doing. Framework’s whole thing, after all, is aiming to give users control over the physical tech they use. “This industry wants you to own nothing and be happy,” Patel said about the AI industry. “We’re fighting for a future where you can own everything and be free.”

Released on 04/27/2026

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[Narrator] The Framework Laptop 13 Pro

is the new repairable laptop from Framework,

a company that's main selling point

is that its laptops are designed to be fixed, modded,

and upgradable for years to come.

At the announcement event,

Framework CEO, Nirav Patel took aim

at the AI industry saying,

This industry wants you to own nothing and be happy.

We're fighting for a future

where you can own everything and be free.

The 13 Pro is made with that ethos in mind,

so everything in it can be easily swapped out,

upgraded, or replaced.

The 13 Pro gets a touchscreen,

better processing power,

and a big boost to battery life,

which Framework says can last for 20 hours

while streaming 4K Netflix videos.

That's a 12-hour jump from its previous laptop.

Everything on the 13 Pro

is easy to take apart and reassemble.

You can mix and match different connectors

in the port slots, swapping between USB-C, ethernet,

HDMI, or SD and microSD cards.

The case is easy to unscrew

and attach as are the screen bezel, keyboard, motherboard,

or just about any of the internal components.

The laptop is Ubuntu certified.

It can also run Linux or Microsoft Windows.

The 13 Pro is the same size

as Framework's existing 13-inch laptop models,

which means newer hardware can be swapped

into older machines as well,

which is good for the longevity of the device

and helps people hang onto their stuff.