Framework Laptop 13 Pro starts at $1,199, limited Core Ultra X9 batch sells out
Framework has announced the Framework Laptop 13 Pro during its Next Gen event, introducing the biggest redesign yet for its 13-inch modular notebook. The new model starts at $1,199 for the DIY Edition and $1,499 for pre-built versions in the US, while EU pricing starts at €1,349 for DIY and €2,369 for ready-to-use systems. First shipments are scheduled for June.
Panther Lake on board
The new model moves to Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, with Core Ultra 5 325, Core Ultra X7 358H, and Core Ultra X9 388H options. Framework pairs those chips with a 74.45Wh battery, LPCAMM2 LPDDR5X memory up to 64GB, PCIe 5.0 storage support, Wi-Fi 7, and a 100W GaN USB-C adapter. Other changes include a 13.5-inch 2880 x 1920 touchscreen with a 30Hz to 120Hz refresh rate, up to 700 nits brightness, a new piezo-based haptic touchpad, and stereo side-firing speakers with Dolby Atmos support on Windows 11.
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Framework is also keeping the core upgrade story intact. The Laptop 13 Pro uses a new full CNC aluminum chassis, but Framework says it remains compatible with every previous Framework Laptop 13 mainboard. That means existing owners can swap in the new enclosure, display, battery, or input parts over time instead of replacing the whole system at once.
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Framework also refreshed the Laptop 16 with new one-piece haptic touchpad and one-piece keyboard options, a new bezel color, and a Ryzen 5 processor configuration. The company also previewed an OCuLink Dev Kit aimed at high-throughput external peripherals such as eGPUs.
Core Ultra X9 already sold out
Framework said its limited batch of Core Ultra X9 configurations sold out almost immediately, with Core Ultra X7 systems still available. It was sold out even before we covered this launch.
We sold out of the limited batch of Core Ultra X9 configs almost immediately, but X7 remains available. We're working to get more X9 allocation as quickly as we can, but we don't have a date yet from Intel in this silicon environment. https://t.co/ZIqlnxtFpI
— Framework (@FrameworkPuter) April 21, 2026
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