Framework Laptop 13 Pro
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TL;DR
Framework’s first premium redesign: machined chassis, haptic trackpad, 20h battery, fully upgrade-compatible.
Key Takeaways
- $255 upgrade kit converts existing Framework 13 to Pro chassis — backwards compat is real.
- Matches MacBook Pro 14 M5 price at 32GB/1TB — no longer a budget alternative.
- New 74Wh battery requires Pro chassis — not compatible with old bottom cover.
Discussion
Top comments:
- [chis]: Hot-swap compatibility with old designs is impressive extra engineering lift
- [kelnos]: Expected incompatible chassis; $255 upgrade kit proved assumption completely wrong
- [hgo]: CEO’s honest language — naming Apple as inspiration, no marketing filler — is refreshing
- [pveierland]: $255 upgrade kit is an instant buy for existing Framework 13 owners