I tried Framework's premium 'Linux-first' laptop: consider the bar raised

Framework Laptop 13 Pro4 / 5Very good

pros and cons

• Framework's sleekest, most premium laptop to date.
• The haptic touchpad and keyboard are excellent.
• Very good battery life.
• Prices add up quick, especially for higher-end components.
• Speakers are just alright.
• Wobbly display panel works against the touchscreen.

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When Framework announced the Laptop 13 Pro in April 2026, CEO and founder Nirav Patel called it the "MacBook Pro for Linux users", highlighting its thin and light form factor as much as its performance.

But now that I've gone hands-on with it, I wouldn't be so quick to relegate it solely to the power user crowd. On the contrary: the Laptop 13 Pro has the most crowd appeal of any of its devices to date, with a dramatically sleeker build, a larger 74Wh battery, haptic touchpad, and the latest Intel...

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