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Framework Laptop (12th Gen Intel Core) review

Framework Laptop (12th Gen Intel Core)

CHOICE Expert Rating

71%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good keyboard
  • Very good touchpad
  • Can add USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Gigabit Ethernet, and microSD ports as part of the custom configuration when purchasing
  • Very good screen luminance
  • Short time to charge to 80 per cent
  • Excellent viewing angles
  • Very good screen
  • Can replace or upgrade components (RAM, SSD, Wi-Fi, battery, ports)
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Fan noise can be very noticeable
  • Foreign exchange fee applies to purchase despite price being shown in AUD

Type

Ultraportable
Ultrabook
Tablet mode
Operating system
Windows 11 Home

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended
Recommended for tablet use

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
71%
Performance score
59%
Tablet use score
N/A
Ease of use score
79%
Battery life score
69%
Display score
83%
Audio score
50%
Wi-Fi score
57%
Storage write-speed (MBps)
2181
Storage read-speed (MBps)
3169
Wi-Fi speed (MBps)
37
Average battery life – heavy usage (hours)
5:14
Charging time to 80% full (h:min)
1:02
Expert tester comments
Framework's laptop is unique because you can select which ports to get when you order it; USB-C based modules are available for: USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet, microSD, DisplayPort, and USB-C out-facing ports. Our test model is priced with all of those included. There's nothing stopping you from getting four USB-C modules, or combination of other ports that you use most often. Other notable features include a very good screen, comfortable keyboard, and decent battery life and recharging time.

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
B
Warranty (years)
1
Replaceable battery
Replace/upgrade RAM
Slots for additional RAM
Replace/upgrade storage
Slot for additional storage
Replace/upgrade Wi-Fi
Country of origin
Taiwan

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$1,759.00

Specifications

Screen size (inches)
13.5
Native screen resolution (pixels)
2256 x 1504
Processor (CPU) type
Intel Core i5-1240P
CPU frequency (GHz)
1.7
RAM (GB)
8
Video graphics type
Intel Iris Xe
Storage capacity (GB)
256
Available user space (GB)
200
Storage type
SSD
Wi-Fi version
6
Weight of laptop (kg)
1.3
Weight of power supply (kg)
0.31
Size (mm, H x D x W)
18 x 229 x 296

Features

Screen finish
Glossy
Touchscreen
USB-C
USB 2.0 ports
0
USB 3.0 ports
1 (via module)
USB 4 as USB-C port
0
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 or 2, not Thunderbolt 3 or 4) ports
0
Thunderbolt 3 or 4 (as USB-C) ports
1 (via module)
SD card slot (full-size)
SD card slot (micro)
Yes (via module)
HDMI port
Yes (via module)
Gigabit ethernet port
Yes (via module)
Rear camera
Backlit keyboard levels of brightness
3

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