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Framework Laptop 13 (Intel Core Ultra Series 1, 2024)

Announced in May 202412, this model features Intel's Meteor Lake processors with integrated Intel Arc graphics, bringing a major graphics performance uplift over previous Intel models. It also introduced DDR5 memory support and a new 61 Wh battery as standard.

Specifications

ComponentDetails
CPUIntel Core Ultra 5 125H, Ultra 7 155H, Ultra 7 165H
GraphicsIntel Arc integrated graphics
MemoryDDR5-5600, 2 slots, up to 2x48 GB
Storage1x M.2 2280 (up to 8 TB)
Display13.5" IPS, 2256x1504 (3:2), 60 Hz, 400 nits, glossy or matte
Battery61 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 2.0) 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
Cooling28 W rated dissipation, 2x5 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 warranty3. See the full problem page for details.

Firmware

DetailInfo
UEFIInsydeH2O by Insyde Software
ECOpen-source, based on CrOS EC
Latest UEFI3.06

Footnotes

  1. Introducing the new Framework Laptop 13 with Intel Core Ultra Series 1 — Framework Blog

  2. Framework's modular laptop gets a serious tune-up with Intel Core Ultra CPUs — ZDNET

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