Framework Laptop: Core Ultra and new display with 120 Hertz
The 13.5-inch Framework laptop is now also available with Meteor Lake CPUs. In addition, a higher-resolution display shows 120 Hertz.
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Better late than never: Framework is launching the fourth generation of its 13.5-inch notebook with Intel processors. The current version uses CPUs from the Core Ultra 100H series, also known as Meteor Lake. Another new feature is an option for a higher-resolution display, which can also be configured or retrofitted for older models.
On the CPU side, Framework offers the three types Core Ultra 5 125H, Core Ultra 7 155H and Core Ultra 7 165H. However, the faster variants come with a considerable surcharge of 400 and 740 euros respectively. For two additional performance cores plus a slightly higher clock frequency and level 3 cache, the surcharge seems disproportionately high.
In the blog post accompanying the announcement, Framework states that it has revised the cooling and fan control to make the notebook quieter. In particular, persistently high computing loads have caused the previous generations to howl.
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Better display with 120 Hz
Alongside the Meteor Lake models, Framework has announced a new display option with IPS technology. It increases the resolution from 2256 × 1504 to 2880 ×1920 pixels, still with an aspect ratio of 3:2. The refresh rate doubles to 120 Hertz. The manufacturer specifies the maximum brightness at 500 cd/m² and the contrast at 1500:1.
However, Framework points to rounded corners, which are common on MacBooks, for example. According to Framework, the displays could be purchased cheaply as the panel manufacturer actually produced them for another company.
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1029 euro starting price
The Framework Laptop 13 with Meteor Lake starts at 1029 euros with the Core Ultra 5 125H, the old display and without RAM, SSD or operating system. The new display costs 140 euros extra. The price range extends to around 2400 euros with the Core Ultra 7 165H, 32 GB RAM, a 1 TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro and an extended 3-year warranty.
Delivery is scheduled to begin in August. If you want to upgrade an existing model, you can buy the main boards with the Meteor Lake processors and the cooling system separately again. Prices range from 509 to 1139 euros.
The new display is also available as a separate upgrade for 299 euros. The second batch can currently be pre-ordered and will be delivered by the end of September. The previous notebooks with AMD and Intel processors are being sold by Framework discounted.
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