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 Expansion Card Carrying Case is a 3D-printable case for Framework expansion cards, designed by community member replicationer using PLA, TPU, and magnets.
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 Module Frame is a 3D-printable holder for Framework expansion cards, designed by community member egeltje. It keeps four spare modules tidy in a bag without taking up much space.
The Module Storage Box is a 3D-printable carrying case for Framework expansion cards and the included screwdriver, designed by community member AW139_driver.
The Rackmount Modular Framework Server is a community project to design 3D-printable rack-mount enclosures for Framework Laptop mainboards, enabling their reuse as homelab servers, Kubernetes clusters, and NAS devices. Started by n3rding in May 2022, the project has inspired multiple community builds including Andy Clemenko's 6-node "BladeRunner" cluster and Fady's "FrameCluster" 10-node design.
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 SanDisk Optimus GX 7100M is a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD in the compact M.2 2230 form factor, built on the SanDisk A101-000171-A1 controller (DRAM-less/HMB) and 218-layer BiCS8 TLC NAND. It delivers sequential reads up to 7,250 MB/s and writes up to 6,900 MB/s. Reviewed by Tom's Hardware in August 2026, it was called "the best 2230 drive you can buy," making it a strong candidate for the Framework Laptop 12 and Framework Storage Expansion Cards.
The SNACK Drawer (Sd cards, Notes, Appitizers, Cash, and Keepsakes) is a 3D-printable drawer expansion card for Framework laptops, created by community member XenoCow in August 2021. It occupies a standard expansion card slot and provides a small sliding compartment for storing small items — SD cards, paper notes, cash, mints, bandages, and other keepsakes. The project became one of the earliest and most popular community expansion card designs, spawning multiple variants and reaching over 100 printed drawers sold by June 2024.
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 WD_BLACK SN7100 is a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD (NVMe 1.4) in the M.2 2280 form factor, built on the WD/SanDisk Polaris 3 A101 controller and Kioxia 218-layer BiCS8 TLC NAND. Despite the high "7100" model number it is a PCIe Gen4 drive, not Gen5. It delivers sequential reads up to 7,250 MB/s and writes up to 6,900 MB/s with notably strong power efficiency, and was used in the Framework Laptop 13 Pro review unit tested by Tom's Hardware.
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.
The XPG Mars 970 Plus (ADATA part AMTG970P) is a PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe 2.0 SSD in the M.2 2280 form factor, built on the Silicon Motion SM2508 controller (TSMC 6nm) and 232-layer 3D TLC NAND. It delivers sequential reads up to 11,000 MB/s and writes up to 10,000 MB/s in a single-sided, laptop-friendly design. It is now offered directly by Framework on the Framework Laptop 13 Pro DIY Edition, where Framework qualified it for better performance, efficiency, and long-term reliability.