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Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen 7040, 2024)

The Framework Laptop 16 is a larger, performance-oriented laptop announced at the Next Level event in March 202312. It features an expansion bay that can attach PCIe components such as a dedicated GPU2, a fully customizable keyboard with interchangeable input modules and optional numpad3, and 6 expansion card slots4. Initially planned to ship in Q4 2023, it began shipping in February 20245 with AMD Ryzen 7040 series processors. It was named a TIME Best Invention of 20236.

Specifications​

ComponentDetails
CPUAMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, Ryzen 9 7940HS
GraphicsAMD RDNA 3 integrated, Internal MUX Switch7; Optional: AMD Radeon RX 7700S dGPU (8 GB GDDR6)
MemoryDDR5-5600, 2 slots, up to 2x48 GB8
Storage2x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 (1x 2280, 1x 2230)8; up to 6 additional SSDs via Expansion Cards; 2x M.2 via Dual M.2 Adapter Expansion Bay9
Display16" IPS, 2560x1600 (16:10), 60-165 Hz VRR/FreeSync, 500 nits, DCI-P3, anti-glare matte10
Battery85 Wh (80% capacity after 1000 cycles)11
ChargingUp to 240 W USB PD, 180 W GaN adapter included12
I/O2x USB 40Gbps (240 W, DP 2.0), 1x USB 10Gbps (240 W, DP 2.0), 1x USB 10Gbps (240 W), 2x USB 10Gbps via Expansion Cards (6 slots total)13
dGPU port1x USB 2.0 Type-C with DP 2.0 routed to dGPU module
WirelessAMD RZ616, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
Audio1 W tweeters + 2 W woofers11, dual microphones, 3.5 mm TRRS
Webcam1080p, 1/6", f/2, 80° FOV
KeyboardFully customizable, interchangeable input modules, optional numpad
FingerprintYes
Dimensions18 mm thick (without dGPU) / 21 mm thick (with dGPU)14
OSWindows 11 (pre-installed) / DIY: user-provided Windows or Linux

Expansion Bay​

The expansion bay enables users to swap discrete GPUs2. Options include:

  • Default shell (no dGPU)
  • AMD Radeon RX 7700S Graphics Module (8 GB GDDR6)
  • Dual M.2 adapter (2 additional NVMe SSDs)9

Firmware​

DetailInfo
UEFIInsydeH2O by Insyde Software
Latest UEFI4.0315

Footnotes​

  1. Highlights from the Framework Next Level Event — Framework Blog ↩

  2. Introducing the Framework Laptop 16 — Framework Blog ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  3. The Framework Laptop 16 is officially my most anticipated laptop — Digital Trends ↩

  4. Framework Laptop 16 — here's everything you can upgrade — Tom's Guide ↩

  5. First Framework Laptop 16 shipments and a $499 Framework Laptop — Framework Blog ↩

  6. Updates and an award for Framework Laptop 16 — Framework Blog ↩

  7. MUX Switch? — Framework Community ↩

  8. Framework Laptop 16 Deep Dive — Memory and Storage — Framework Blog ↩ ↩2

  9. Framework Delivers a New Module for the Framework Laptop 16's Expansion Bay: A Dual-M.2 Adapter — Hackster.io ↩ ↩2

  10. Framework Laptop 16 Deep Dive — Display — Framework Blog ↩

  11. Framework Laptop 16 Deep Dive — Battery and Speakers — Framework Blog ↩ ↩2

  12. Framework Laptop 16 Deep Dive — 180W Power Adapter — Framework Blog ↩

  13. USB Port Definition Matrix (Framework Laptop 16) — Framework Knowledge Base ↩

  14. Framework Laptop 16 Deep Dive — Enclosure — Framework Blog ↩

  15. Framework Laptop 16 BIOS and Driver Releases (AMD Ryzen 7040 Series) — Framework Knowledge Base ↩