Framework Laptop 13 Pro Ships After Delay, Offers Better Battery but Breaks Compatibility
Framework's Laptop 13 Pro begins shipping after a delay, with major battery life improvements and higher prices, but breaks backward compatibility with some older components. New orders face months-long wait.
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Framework has started shipping the Laptop 13 Pro, nearly a month after its initial delivery target. The company announced the device in April 2026 and originally aimed to deliver the first units by the end of June, but issues with the touchpad and display caused a delay. Customers who placed early orders are now expected to receive their laptops between late July and early August 2026.
The Laptop 13 Pro is available in DIY and pre-built configurations, powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, codenamed Panther Lake. AMD Ryzen AI 300-based models are expected to ship in September 2026. Pricing starts at €1,349 for the Intel barebone kit, which includes no RAM, SSD, operating system, expansion cards, or power adapter. Pre-configured Intel systems begin at €1,799. AMD DIY models start at €1,579, while the only pre-built AMD configuration costs €4,159.
A review unit configured with an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor, 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory on an LPCAMM2 module, a 1 TB WD SN7100 SSD, six expansion cards, a 100W USB-C power adapter, a transparent black bezel, and Windows 11 Home totaled €3,388.
Notably, the Laptop 13 Pro significantly improves battery life compared to its predecessor, which had mediocre endurance. However, the new model breaks backward compatibility with some original Laptop 13 components, including the bottom case, keyboard and trackpad, as well as the 55 WHr and 61 WHr batteries.
The Intel version of the Laptop 13 Pro is Ubuntu Certified and officially supports Fedora, with community support for CachyOS, Bazzite, Arch Linux, and NixOS. AMD models also support Linux, except for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. The DIY kit includes Framework's double-ended T5/PH0 screwdriver, which is also available separately for €5.
New orders placed today will not ship until November 2026, meaning the device is effectively sold out for the next several months.