The ADT-Link UT3G is a bare-board USB4 eGPU adapter (no enclosure) built around the ASMedia ASM2464PD controller, which exposes a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot rather than the PCIe 3.0 x4 limit of older Thunderbolt controllers. It is ranked the fastest USB4 eGPU adapter on eGPU.io and is recommended by Framework community members as the best-performing USB4 option for AMD-based Frameworks. Note: there is no enclosure or power delivery — you supply your own PSU and GPU.
The Anker 575 is a USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) docking station — not Thunderbolt — delivering 85W of host charging, triple-display output, gigabit Ethernet, and SD readers. Despite not being Thunderbolt, it is one of the most popular and reliable docks in the Framework community for both FW13 and FW16, including on Linux.
The Anker 778 (model A83A9) is a 12-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 docking station delivering 100W of host charging, a downstream TB4 port, dual DisplayPort and HDMI 2.1 outputs, and gigabit Ethernet. A community member reports it "much more reliable" than a Dell WD19TB on a Framework 16, running three monitors without issue.
The Anker Apex 12-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station delivers 90W of host charging and a wide selection of ports in a compact, cool-running enclosure. Community members report it working great on Windows and Fedora with reliable power delivery and peripheral connectivity.
The AOOSTAR AG02 is an affordable USB4 eGPU enclosure (ASMedia controller) that accepts a desktop graphics card and connects over a USB4/TB4 link. It is confirmed working with Framework 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 / HX 370) and Framework 16 setups, though community reports note it can be "iffy" with certain cable and card combinations.
The CalDigit TS3 Plus is a legacy Thunderbolt 3 docking station providing 87W of host charging, 2.5GbE Ethernet, an optical S/PDIF output, and 15 ports in total. It remains a solid, affordable choice (especially used) for single-monitor Framework setups.
The CalDigit TS4 is a high-end Thunderbolt 4 docking station providing 98W of host charging, 2.5GbE Ethernet, dual 4K/6K or single 8K display support, SD/microSD readers, and an extensive set of USB ports. It is one of the most frequently recommended docks in the Framework community and is confirmed working nearly perfectly across multiple Framework laptops.
The Corsair MP300 is a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD in the M.2 2230 form factor. The 2TB variant is confirmed working in the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel). Note that Corsair reused the "MP300" model name across two revisions — the 2024 batch uses a Phison E27T controller with 162-layer Kioxia TLC NAND, while a newer revision uses QLC NAND, so check the listing carefully if longevity matters.
The Crucial CT2K64G56C46S5 is a 128GB kit (two 64GB sticks) of DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM laptop memory running at standard JEDEC timings (CL46, 1.1V). A community member confirmed it is recognized and runs at 5600 MT/s in both a Framework Laptop 16 (7940HS) and a Framework Laptop 13 (7840U), making it the largest confirmed-working memory configuration for Framework laptops.
The Crucial CT2K16G4SFRA32A is a 32GB kit (two 16GB sticks) of DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM laptop memory running at standard JEDEC timings (CL22, 1.2V). It is a well-confirmed upgrade for the Intel-based Framework Laptop 13 generations, which use DDR4 and do not support XMP.
The Crucial CT48G56C46S5 is a single 48GB stick of DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM laptop memory running at standard JEDEC timings (CL46, 1.1V). It matches the official maximum capacity for the single-slot Framework Laptop 12 and is a good high-capacity single-stick option for other DDR5 Framework laptops.
The Crucial CT2K32G56C46S5 is a 64GB kit (two 32GB sticks) of DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM laptop memory running at standard JEDEC timings (CL46, 1.1V). It is a popular, reliable choice for DDR5-based Framework laptops and is confirmed working by multiple community members.
The Crucial CT2K48G56C46S5 is a 96GB kit (two 48GB sticks) of DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM laptop memory running at standard JEDEC timings (CL46, 1.1V). Because it uses JEDEC timings rather than XMP/EXPO, it is well suited to Framework laptops, which do not support memory overclocking profiles.
The Dell WD22TB4 is a Thunderbolt 4 docking station providing up to 130W of host charging and DisplayPort MST for reliable multi-monitor output. A community member reports that after the Framework 13 BIOS 3.05 update it "just works" — including the dock's normally Dell-proprietary power button, which now powers on the Framework.
The G.Skill F4-3200C22D-64GRS is a 64GB kit (two 32GB sticks) of DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM laptop memory running at standard JEDEC timings (CL22, 1.2V). It is the maximum-capacity DDR4 option for the Intel-based Framework Laptop 13 and is confirmed running at the full 3200 MT/s. The "C22" in the part number denotes the native JEDEC CL22 profile — no XMP required.
The G.Skill F5-5600S4040A32GX2-RS is a 64GB kit (two 32GB sticks) of DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM laptop memory. It uses the DDR5-5600 CL40 JEDEC profile at 1.1V — the tightest standard JEDEC timing for DDR5-5600 — so it runs at full speed on Framework laptops without XMP/EXPO. It is one of the most frequently recommended DDR5 kits in the Framework community.
The Kingston FURY Impact KF556S40IBK2-64 is a 64GB kit (two 32GB sticks) of DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM laptop memory. It uses Kingston's "Plug N Play" JEDEC profile of DDR5-5600 CL40 at 1.1V, which is the tightest standard JEDEC timing available for DDR5-5600 and runs at full speed on Framework laptops without needing XMP/EXPO.
The Lexar NM790 is a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD in the M.2 2280 form factor. Despite being DRAM-less (Maxio MAP1602 controller), it delivers strong performance (up to 7,400 MB/s sequential read) with excellent idle power efficiency, and is widely praised in the Framework community as one of the best-value high-capacity drives.
The Minisforum DEG1 is an OCuLink-to-PCIe x16 dock that connects a desktop graphics card to a host over a native OCuLink connection — bypassing the Thunderbolt/USB4 protocol overhead entirely. On the Framework Laptop 16 it pairs with the community M.2-to-OCuLink Expansion Bay adapter (or the official OCuLink Dev Kit) to deliver full PCIe bandwidth. Framework 16 users report it as more stable than USB4 eGPU enclosures like the AOOSTAR AG02, and it ships with a longer, more compatible cable.
The OWC 14-Port Thunderbolt 3 Dock (OWCTB3DK14PSG) provides 85W of host charging, dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, a mini DisplayPort 1.2 output, five USB-A ports, gigabit Ethernet, and SD/microSD readers. A community member reports it working reliably on Pop OS 22.04 driving dual 1440p monitors, and noted it delivered close to its claimed power output.
The Plugable TBT4-UDZ is a Thunderbolt 4 docking station delivering up to 96W of host charging. It is driver-less (no DisplayLink) and, importantly, uses a single display output rather than DisplayPort MST — which Plugable explicitly recommends for AMD/Linux stability.
The Razer Core X is a Thunderbolt 3 eGPU enclosure that accepts a full-size desktop PCIe graphics card and provides up to 100W of power delivery back to the host laptop. It is the most widely used and best-documented eGPU enclosure in the Framework community, confirmed working across the Framework 13 (Intel and AMD) and the Framework 16. A variant, the Razer Core X Chroma, adds a gigabit Ethernet port and a 4-port USB-A hub.
The Samsung 990 Pro is a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD in the M.2 2280 form factor, with sequential reads up to 7,450 MB/s. It is a popular high-performance community choice for Framework laptops, confirmed working without storage-related issues.
The Sonnet Breakaway Box 750ex is a Thunderbolt 3 eGPU enclosure built around an Intel DSL6540 controller (PCIe 3.0 x4 to Thunderbolt), pairing a 750W power supply with support for high-end double-width graphics cards. It is documented working with a Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen 7840U) driving an RTX 4070 on Windows, with users achieving the full 32 Gbps PCIe tunnel using an active Thunderbolt 4 cable.
The TEAMGROUP MP44S is a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD in the M.2 2230 form factor, suited to the Framework Laptop 16's secondary slot and the Framework Laptop 12. It is confirmed working as the sole drive in a FW16 running Arch Linux.
The TH3P4G3 is a Thunderbolt 3 eGPU dock (bare board) using a PCIe 3.0 interface, popular as a budget one-cable option because it supports power delivery to the host and Thunderbolt daisy-chaining. Framework community members report it working "like a charm" on AMD Framework 13 laptops after switching away from problematic Lenovo enclosures.
The WD_BLACK SN770M is a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD in the compact M.2 2230 form factor — the size used by the Framework Laptop 16's secondary storage slot and the Framework Laptop 12. It is one of the few 2TB TLC 2230 drives available and is confirmed fitting and working in the FW16 alongside a 2280 primary.
The WD_BLACK SN850X is a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD in the M.2 2280 form factor. It is one of Framework's officially compatibility-tested drives and a frequent community choice for the primary storage slot, with sequential reads up to 7,300 MB/s. Framework ships the related enterprise SN810 drive in pre-built Laptop 16 configurations.