Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: Much better battery, much worse price
Summary
Framework has released the Laptop 13 Pro, an updated version of its modular, repairable laptop. The new model features a larger battery for better battery life, a more solid body with a new dark gray finish, and a redesigned trackpad, but it costs significantly more than earlier versions.Key Facts
- The Laptop 13 Pro improves battery capacity to 74 watt-hours, up from 61 watt-hours in prior models.
- The body is made from machined blocks of aluminum, making it feel more solid than the previous Laptop 13.
- It has a new "Graphite" dark gray finish instead of the earlier silver color.
- The new trackpad uses haptic feedback, similar to recent Apple MacBook models, and has no physical click mechanism.
- Some parts from the original Laptop 13 do not fit the Pro model, such as the bottom case, keyboard, trackpad, and battery designs.
- Existing Laptop 13 owners can upgrade to some new features by replacing individual parts.
- The starting price is at least $1,500, with higher-end models costing nearly $3,000.
- Expansion modules remain compatible between the original and Pro models, although the release mechanism has changed.
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