The Framework Laptop 13 (2025) continues Framework's lineup of modular Windows ultraportable laptops. Replacing the Framework Laptop 13 (2023), this 2025 model now uses AMD's Ryzen AI 300 series lineup of CPUs and is available alongside the Intel Ultra Series 1 version. Design-wise, it has a new keyboard with reduced resonance and less actuation force, Wi-Fi 7, and a revamped thermal system. Like all Framework Laptops, you can get a pre-built model or a DIY model where you can choose each part individually and assemble it yourself. You can choose between an AMD Ryzen AI 5, 7, or 9 HX, get up to 96GB of RAM, and 8TB of NVMe storage. There's also a new, 2880x1920 120Hz display available as an option, or you can go with a 2256x1504 60Hz display.
Most of our test results (build, serviceability, display, keyboard, touchpad, speakers, webcam) apply to the Intel Ultra Series 1 version, except for the configuration options, ports, performance, battery life, and thermals. See our unit's specifications and the available configuration options in the Differences Between Variants section.
Our Verdict
The Framework Laptop 13 (2025) is good for general productivity. It has impressive build quality and is very portable, which is convenient if you take your laptop around with you for work or school. It has a sharp, bright display, a tactile keyboard, and a large, responsive touchpad. You can easily connect peripherals and external monitors, thanks to its excellent modular port system, which lets you swap out the ports on the fly. Its AMD CPU performs well and handles most productivity tasks, including text processing, web browsing, spreadsheets, and presentations. The battery lasts comfortably through a typical eight-hour work or school day and charges over USB-C.
Thin and light design.
Battery lasts ~10 hours of light use.
Sharp, bright display.
Excellent modular port system, highly repairable and upgradeable.
Comfortable keyboard and good trackpad.
Keyboard gets hot under load.
The Framework Laptop 13 (2025) is great for media consumption. It's very portable, well-built, and has a battery that lasts nearly 8 hours of video playback. Its IPS display is bright and sharp, but its out-of-the-box color accuracy is just okay, and its low contrast makes blacks look gray when it's used in a dark room. Its speakers can get quite loud, but they sound thin and tinny, especially at higher volume levels.
Thin and light design.
Sharp, bright display.
Battery lasts ~8 hours of video playback.
Display's low contrast makes blacks look gray in dim settings.
Speakers sound thin and tinny.
The Framework Laptop 13 (2025) isn't designed for gaming. The 60Hz display has a slow response time, resulting in a blurry image in fast-moving scenes. The optional 120Hz display is a likely better option for gaming, as higher refresh rates result in better input responsiveness and smoother motion. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 and 7 CPUs and their corresponding iGPUs struggle with demanding titles, so you'll have to lower the settings to achieve playable frame rates. The Ryzen AI 9, however, will likely be much better equipped for powering AAA titles, though you'll still need to tweak your game's graphics settings to get smooth gameplay.
AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and iGPU can handle some demanding games.
Fast storage drive.
Minimal thermal throttling.
Keyboard gets hot under load.
60Hz display with slow response time.
No VRR to reduce screen tearing.
The Framework Laptop 13 (2025) is an ultraportable model, but it can handle some fairly intense workloads if you get the AMD Ryzen AI 9 model. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 and 7 CPUs and their iGPUs can handle moderately intense tasks, but they'll struggle in especially tough workflows or anything very GPU-intensive. On the bright side, the laptop is designed to be highly upgradable, and you can swap out everything from the RAM to the CPU and motherboard itself. It also has a modular port system that lets you swap the ports out to anything you want on the fly.
AMD Ryzen CPUs can handle some demanding workloads.
Excellent modular port system, highly repairable and upgradeable.
Fast storage drive.
Minimal thermal throttling.
Keyboard gets hot under load.
Integrated graphics struggle in highly intensive tasks.
Display only has full sRGB coverage.
Display only has okay color accuracy out of the box.
Changelog
- Updated Apr 09, 2026: We've updated this review to Test Bench 0.9.1! This update changes the way we score the 'Out-Of-The-Box Color Accuracy' box. Read the changelog for more info.
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Updated Jan 23, 2026:
We've updated text throughout the review after converting to Test Bench 0.9.
- Updated Jan 23, 2026: We've updated the review to Test Bench 0.9, which adds several test boxes in the performance section, including CPU/RAM Performance, Low Tier Graphics, High Tier Graphics, Professional 3D (GPU accelerated), CPU-Intensive Game Performance, GPU-Intensive Game Performance, and Ray Tracing Performance. See the 0.9 changelog here.
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Updated Sep 08, 2025:
Added a link in the Screen Specs section to our article comparing the 2k and 2.8k displays.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Framework Laptop 13 (2025) AMD is available either as a pre-built laptop with various configuration options or as a 'DIY-Edition' where you can choose each component individually and build it yourself. We bought and tested the pre-configured Performance model that includes an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 CPU, 16GB of memory, and 512GB of storage.
This laptop is also available with a selection of Intel Core Ultra Meteor Lake processors. Most of our test results (build, serviceability, display, keyboard, touchpad, speakers, webcam) apply to the Intel version, except for the configuration options, ports, performance, battery life, and thermals.
DIY EDITION
SCREEN
- 13.5" IPS 2256x1504 60Hz (matte finish, 100% sRGB)
- 13.5" IPS 2880x1920 120Hz (matte finish, display has a rounded active area, 100% sRGB)
CPU
- AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (6-core/12-thread, up to 4.8GHz, 16MB cache, Radeon 840M iGPU)
- AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (8-core/16-thread, up to 5.0GHz, 16MB cache, Radeon 860M iGPU)
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (12-core/24-thread, up to 5.1GHz, 24MB cache, Radeon 890M iGPU, 2.8k display only)
MEMORY
- 8GB DDR5 5600 (1x8)
- 16GB DDR5 5600 (1x16)
- 16GB DDR5 5600 (2x8)
- 32GB DDR5 5600 (1x32)
- 32GB DDR5 5600 (2x16)
- 64GB DDR5 5600 (2x32)
- 48GB DDR5 5600 (1x48)
- 96GB DDR5 5600 (2x48)
- None (bring your own)
STORAGE
- 500GB WD_Black SN7100
- 1TB WD_Black SN7100
- 2TB WD_Black SN7100
- 4TB WD_Black SN7100
- 1TB WD_Black SN850X
- 2TB WD_Black SN850X
- 4TB WD_Black SN850X
- 8TB WD_Black SN850X
- None (bring your own)
OS
- Windows 11 Home
- Windows 11 Pro
- None (bring your own)
BEZEL COLOR
- Black
- Orange
- Lavendar
- Green
- Gray
- Red
- Translucent
- Translucent Purple
- Translucent Green
- Translucent Black
PRE-BUILT
BASE
- 13.5" IPS 2256x1504 60Hz (matte finish)
- AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (6-core/12-thread, up to 4.8GHz, 16MB cache, Radeon 840M iGPU)
- 16GB DDR5 5600 memory
- 256GB Storage
- Windows 11 Home
- 1-year limited warranty
PERFORMANCE
- 13.5" IPS 2256x1504 60Hz (matte finish)
- AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (8-core/16-thread, up to 5.0GHz, 16MB cache, Radeon 860M iGPU)
- 16GB DDR5 5600 memory
- 512GB Storage
- Windows 11 Home
- 1-year limited warranty
EXTENDED PRODUCTIVITY
- 13.5" IPS 2256x1504 60Hz (matte finish)
- AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (6-core/12-thread, up to 4.8GHz, 16MB cache, Radeon 840M iGPU)
- 16GB DDR5 5600 memory
- 512GB Storage
- Windows 11 Pro
- 1-year limited warranty
EXTENDED PERFORMANCE
- 13.5" IPS 2256x1504 60Hz (matte finish)
- AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (8-core/16-thread, up to 5.0GHz, 16MB cache, Radeon 860M iGPU)
- 16GB DDR5 5600 memory
- 512GB Storage
- Windows 11 Pro
- 3-year extended limited warranty
EXTENDED PRO
- 13.5" IPS 2256x1504 60Hz (matte finish)
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (12-core/24-thread, up to 5.1GHz, 24MB cache, Radeon 890M iGPU)
- 32GB DDR5 5600 memory
- 1TB Storage
- Windows 11 Pro
- 3-year extended limited warranty
Popular Laptop Comparisons
The Framework Laptop 13 (2025) continues Framework's lineup of easily repairable and upgradeable general productivity laptops. Compared to the Framework Laptop 13 (2023), it features AMD's new Ryzen AI 300 series CPUs with integrated graphics, a new keyboard design, Wi-Fi 7, and a redesigned thermal system. While the keyboard is a marked improvement thanks to its lighter actuation force and quieter operation, unfortunately, the Ryzen AI 5 and 7 CPUs and corresponding iGPUs don't present much of a performance uplift. That said, the Ryzen AI 9 is likely a much more powerful top-end option with good integrated graphics performance.
Framework laptops occupy a niche position in the laptop market. Where most modern laptops are designed to be disposed of once their hardware becomes obsolete, you can easily upgrade, repair, and replace every part of Framework laptops. It doesn't present much of a compromise from other ultraportables, but it lags behind some options with better displays or more premium build quality, like the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4, 2025) or the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition 15 (2024). Overall, this laptop is a good choice if you support the right-to-repair movement or would just like the flexibility to upgrade your system over time.
For more options, check out our recommendations for the best business laptops, the best laptops for college, and the best Windows laptops.
The Framework Laptop 13 (2025) is an updated version of the Framework Laptop 13 (2023). The design remains mostly unchanged, but it boasts a new keyboard and updated thermals and is now available with a 120Hz display and AMD Ryzen AI 300 series CPUs. Unfortunately, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 and 9 300 Series CPUs perform the same or marginally worse than the Ryzen 7000 CPUs, but the Strix Point Ryzen AI 9 CPU has significantly better performance. Battery life also suffers slightly, and the keyboard gets hotter under load. That said, the keyboard and trackpad are markedly better than the old model, thanks to the reduced actuation force, quieter typing, and much better clicking and tracking quality.
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4, 2025) and the Framework Laptop 13 (2025) are ultraportable laptops with completely different approaches. The Framework is a modular Windows laptop where every part is replaceable and upgradeable, while the MacBook runs macOS and has all its components soldered down. The MacBook has a fanless design, so it's silent at all times, but it thermal throttles during long sessions. While the MacBook is a better machine to use, the Framework's modularity and repairability make it more flexible, and it's a great option if you support the right-to-repair movement.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition 15 (2024) and the Framework Laptop 13 (2025) are Windows ultraportable laptops. The Framework is designed to be easily repairable and features unique modular I/O ports, while the Surface has soldered, non-upgradeable components. The latter is an ARM-based device, so app compatibility is a significant consideration. The Surface has an extremely premium, all-aluminum build, while the Framework is mostly aluminum with some plastic parts.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Aura Edition (2025) and the Framework Laptop 13 (2025) are ultraportable Windows Laptops. The Framework has a fully modular design with interchangeable I/O ports and replaceable internal components, while the Lenovo has soldered, non-replaceable parts. The Lenovo has a 120Hz OLED display with an optional touchscreen with an infinite contrast ratio, while the Framework is only available with IPS, non-touch displays. That said, the Lenovo's display flickers at a 480Hz frequency that could be distracting to some people. Both laptops have great build quality, but the Lenovo feels more premium.
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