Framework Laptop 13 (13th Gen Intel, 2023)
Announced in March 2023 at the Framework Next Level event12 alongside the Framework Laptop 16. This model brought Raptor Lake processors and adopted the "Framework Laptop 13" designation to distinguish it from the new Laptop 163. Also introduced were a higher capacity 61 Wh battery, a matte display option, and a Cooler Master case to house Framework motherboards45. Battery life saw a significant 40% uplift in PCMark's battery test over prior Intel designs67, with an additional 13% improvement when upgrading to the 61 Wh battery6.
This model has been discontinued.
Specifications
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-1340P, i7-1360P, i7-1370P |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics |
| Memory | DDR5-5600, 2 slots, up to 2x48 GB |
| Storage | 1x M.2 2280 (up to 8 TB) |
| Display | 13.5" IPS, 2256x1504 (3:2), 60 Hz, 400 nits, glossy or matte |
| Battery | 61 Wh (80% capacity after 1000 cycles) |
| Charging | Up to 100 W USB PD, 60 W GaN adapter included |
| I/O | 4x USB 10Gbps / Thunderbolt 4 (100 W, DP 1.4) via Expansion Cards |
| Wireless | Intel AX210, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Audio | Stereo 2 W speakers, dual microphones, 3.5 mm TRRS |
| Webcam | 1080p, 1/6", f/2, 80° FOV |
| Keyboard | Backlit 78-key, 1.5 mm travel |
| Touchpad | 115 mm x 76.6 mm |
| Fingerprint | Yes |
| Dimensions | 297 mm x 229 mm x 15.9 mm |
| Weight | 1.3 kg (2.9 lb) |
| OS | Windows 11 (pre-installed) / DIY: user-provided Windows or Linux |
| Cooling | 28 W rated dissipation, 2x5 mm heatpipe, 65 mm fan |
Linux
Display calibration
The BOE NE135FBM-N41 display panel is uncalibrated from the factory, resulting in suboptimal default sRGB coverage. An ICC color profile measured with an X-Rite i1Pro 2 is available from Notebookcheck8.
Speaker audio
The downward-firing speakers sound unbalanced by default. Framework provides an official EasyEffects preset in their linux-docs repository9. A community-created alternative with convolver impulse responses measured using HiFiScan is also available10.
Fingerprint reader
Install fprint to enable fingerprint authentication. If you have fitted a replacement fingerprint reader module, you may need to update the firmware11.
Ambient light sensor
Install iio-sensor-proxy to enable automatic screen brightness in GNOME. Other desktop environments are unsupported12.
Known Issues
- Keyboard intermittent keys — Some Input Cover units from a subsupplier had a manufacturing defect (burr in the lattice near the Delete key) causing keys to intermittently stop working, most commonly in the right-side keyboard columns (Enter, Backspace, Delete, D, or P, 0, minus). Framework added quality checks and provides replacement Input Covers under warranty13. See the full problem page for details.
- Hinge wobble and looseness — Original 3.3 kg hinges may exhibit display resonance or insufficient holding force during lap/mobile use. A 4.0 kg Hinge Kit is available as an upgrade14. See the full problem page for details.
- Battery flipping between charging and discharging — Battery status rapidly oscillates when on AC power with a charge limit set, causing microcycling, LED flicker, and dock disconnections. See the full problem page for details.
Firmware
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| UEFI | InsydeH2O by Insyde Software |
| EC | Open-source, based on CrOS EC |
| Latest UEFI | 3.09 |