Faisal Ghaffar 
If you are looking for something unique in the laptop space, the Framework Laptop 13 is a good option. The startup is a small one, but has produced a long-lasting and reliable device that can be used for years. It also comes with a screwdriver in the box and has modular ports that you can change and swap as required. You can also change the SSD and RAM for commodity parts within minutes, rather than soldering new chips on the keyboard.
Design and build
The Framework Laptop 13 has a generic look, with its tapered and silver design and a black chiclet keyboard. The design might not be impressive, but the engineering certainly is. To make it easy to repair, the laptop has been designed in a way that you can open in quickly. There are only 5 screws and magnets that hold it together.
This might make it appear flimsy, but it is not. Sure, you can pop open the relatively thin design easily, but it does seem that it can survive for a long time to come. If the design seems too generic, users have the option of adding some custom parts. You can find alternative keyboards and replacement display bezels as well.
Connectivity
When you are choosing a Framework system, you have to plan ahead. This is because there are no physical ports by default and you are provided with four small bays to give you flexibility. This also makes it easy to repair the laptop down the road. But, there are only three port choices in this design because one of them will always be a USB-C module that you will use for charging. You will also find an audio jack of 3.5mm.
The cost of the laptop might increase for some ports, such as microSD, HDMI, Ethernet and DisplayPort. In terms of wireless, there is an Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 card that comes with Bluetooth 5.2 standard.
Performance
The higher price of the Framework Laptop 13 is justified due to the Intel-powered version adding the spicier P-rated chips. The Intel Core i7-1360P is quite powerful, thanks to its eight efficiency cores and four performance cores. It delivers solid performance, even if it heats up a little and the fan starts making noise. It keeps up pace with most other laptops in the market quite well.
Display and speakers
The new matte screen of the Framework Laptop 13 does not sound exciting on paper because other laptops have higher resolutions. But, surprisingly, the IPS panel is bright and vivid and it comes with a resolution of 2256×1504. The speakers have undergone some improvement and the two down-firing drivers deliver a loud and nice sound. The volume is certainly decent, even when you are watching a movie.
The Verdict
The battery life is where the Framework Laptop 13 takes a hit, but even then, it comes off as a solid device. This is primarily because of its repairable design and its sustainable marketing, which have made it mainstream-friendly.
