Review: New Framework Laptop 16 takes a fresh stab at the upgradeable laptop GPU
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The original Framework Laptop 16 was trying to crack a problem that laptop makers have wrestled with on and off for years: Can you deliver a reasonably powerful, portable workstation and gaming laptop that supports graphics card upgrades just like a desktop PC?
| Specs at a glance: Framework Laptop 16 (2025) | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 25H2 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (4 Zen 5 cores, 4 Zen 5c cores) |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-5600 (upgradeable) |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated)/Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (dedicated) |
| SSD | 1TB Western Digital Black SN770 |
| Battery | 85 WHr |
| Display | 16-inch 2560×1600 165 Hz matte non-touchscreen |
| Connectivity | 6x recessed USB-C ports (2x USB 4, 4x USB 3.2) with customizable “Expansion Card” dongles |
| Weight | 4.63 pounds (2.1 kg) without GPU, 5.29 pounds (2.4 kg) with GPU |
| Price as tested | Roughly $2,649 for pre-built edition; $2,517 for DIY edition with ... |
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