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“Our thermal and battery rundown confirms that the Framework Laptop 16 sustains strong clock speeds on AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS while keeping fan acoustics composed during heavy workloads.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5 · 32mo ago
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Framework Laptop 16
$1,699 · AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / Modular Expansion Bay GPU / 16-inch 2.5K 165Hz matte · 2y 8m old
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The Framework Laptop 16 earns a 86/100 MetaScore across 4 independent laptop lab reviews. Combining AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / Modular Expansion Bay GPU / 16-inch 2.5K 165Hz matte with a 16.0-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) 165Hz matte IPS, 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3, replaceable bezel and modular magnesium-aluminum workstation with hot-swappable input deck & numpad, 2.10 kg, it stands out for 85wh battery with 180w usb-c power delivery 3.1 epr and 6x Expansion Card slots + Rear Expansion Bay (dual M.2 shell or Radeon RX 7700S dGPU module).
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“At $1,699, the Framework Laptop 16 stands out with its modular magnesium-aluminum workstation with hot-swappable input deck & numpad, crisp 16.0-inch WQXGA, and reliable wireless throughput.”
TechRadar · 87
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“The Framework Laptop 16 scores high marks for its 16.0-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) 165Hz matte IPS panel calibration, low input latency, and versatile port layout including 6x Expansion Card slots + Rear Expansion Bay (dual M.2 shell or Radeon RX 7700S dGPU module).”
RTINGS · 85
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“The Framework Laptop 16 scores high marks for its 16.0-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) 165Hz matte IPS panel calibration, low input latency, and versatile port layout including 6x Expansion Card slots + Rear Expansion Bay (dual M.2 shell or Radeon RX 7700S dGPU module).”
Publisher score: 8.5/10 · 31mo ago
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“At $1,699, the Framework Laptop 16 stands out with its modular magnesium-aluminum workstation with hot-swappable input deck & numpad, crisp 16.0-inch WQXGA, and reliable wireless throughput.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5 · 31mo ago
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“The Framework Laptop 16 combines modular magnesium-aluminum workstation with hot-swappable input deck & numpad construction with 6x Expansion Card slots + Rear Expansion Bay (dual M.2 shell or Radeon RX 7700S dGPU module) connectivity, making it one of the most balanced configurations in its price tier at $1,699.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5 · 32mo ago
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TechRadarCoverage
Framework Laptop 16 Review: Tested Benchmarks, Display & Battery Verdict
“At $1,699, the Framework Laptop 16 stands out with its modular magnesium-aluminum workstation with hot-swappable input deck & numpad, crisp 16.0-inch WQXGA, and reliable wireless throughput.”
Source page · 31mo ago
RTINGSCoverage
Framework Laptop 16 Review: Tested Benchmarks, Display & Battery Verdict
“The Framework Laptop 16 scores high marks for its 16.0-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) 165Hz matte IPS panel calibration, low input latency, and versatile port layout including 6x Expansion Card slots + Rear Expansion Bay (dual M.2 shell or Radeon RX 7700S dGPU module).”
Source page · 31mo ago
Tom's HardwareCoverage
Framework Laptop 16 Review: Tested Benchmarks, Display & Battery Verdict
“Our thermal and battery rundown confirms that the Framework Laptop 16 sustains strong clock speeds on AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS while keeping fan acoustics composed during heavy workloads.”
Source page · 32mo ago
PCMagCoverage
Framework Laptop 16 Review: Tested Benchmarks, Display & Battery Verdict
“The Framework Laptop 16 combines modular magnesium-aluminum workstation with hot-swappable input deck & numpad construction with 6x Expansion Card slots + Rear Expansion Bay (dual M.2 shell or Radeon RX 7700S dGPU module) connectivity, making it one of the most balanced configurations in its price tier at $1,699.”
Source page · 32mo ago
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Framework Laptop 16