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Framework Laptop 13 (12th Gen Intel, 2022)

Launched in May 20221, the 12th Gen Intel update brought Alder Lake processors with a hybrid architecture (P-cores + E-cores)2. It shipped with an upgraded back panel, and a 12th Gen Upgrade Kit was offered to allow 11th Gen users to upgrade their laptops3. Pre-ordering for Australia opened in September 20224.

Discontinued

This model has been discontinued.

Specifications

ComponentDetails
CPUIntel Core i5-1240P, i7-1260P, i7-1280P
GraphicsIntel Iris Xe integrated graphics
MemoryDDR4-3200, 2 slots, up to 2x32 GB
Storage1x M.2 2280 (up to 4 TB)
Display13.5" IPS, 2256x1504 (3:2), 60 Hz, 400 nits, glossy
Battery55 Wh or 61 Wh (80% capacity after 1000 cycles)
ChargingUp to 100 W USB PD, 60 W GaN adapter included
I/O4x USB 10Gbps / Thunderbolt 4 (100 W, DP 1.4) via Expansion Cards
WirelessIntel AX211, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
AudioStereo 2 W speakers, dual microphones, 3.5 mm TRRS
Webcam1080p, 1/6", f/2, 80° FOV
KeyboardBacklit 78-key, 1.5 mm travel
Touchpad115 mm x 76.6 mm
FingerprintYes
Dimensions297 mm x 229 mm x 15.9 mm
Weight1.3 kg (2.9 lb)
OSWindows 11 (pre-installed) / DIY: user-provided Windows or Linux
Cooling30 W rated dissipation, 1x10 mm heatpipe, 65 mm fan

Known Issues

  • Keyboard intermittent keys — Some Input Cover units from a subsupplier had a manufacturing defect (burr in the lattice near the Delete key) causing keys to intermittently stop working, most commonly in the right-side keyboard columns (Enter, Backspace, Delete, D, or P, 0, minus). Framework added quality checks and provides replacement Input Covers under warranty5. See the full problem page for details.

Firmware

DetailInfo
UEFIInsydeH2O by Insyde Software
ECOpen-source, based on CrOS EC
Latest UEFI3.19

Footnotes

  1. Introducing the new and upgraded Framework Laptop — Framework Blog

  2. How fast is 12th Gen Intel Core? — Framework Blog

  3. 12th Gen and Upgrade Kit reviews are live! — Framework Blog

  4. Now available for pre-order in Australia — Framework Blog

  5. Broken delete key — Nirav Patel official response — Framework Community