Designed for joy. Built for ownership.
Framework Laptop 12 is a 12.2" convertible with first-in-class Linux support. Now with Intel® Core™ Series 3 processors, Thunderbolt 4, and optional backlit keyboard and fingerprint reader.
Unusually capable for its size
Intel® Core™ Series 3 brings up to 70% longer battery lifeϟ streaming Netflix 4k than the previous generation, plus 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports for high-speed peripherals, display, and data.
Linux that works out of the box
Pre-built with Fedora pre-installed, or DIY Edition with your distro of choice. Upstream support means it just works.
You don’t own it until you can repair it
Swap the memory, storage, ports, even the Mainboard for a new processor. iFixit gave it a perfect 10/10. It's built to be opened, and tested to MIL-STD-810 to survive any accidents that happen along the way.
It's a real computer
Intel® Core™ Series 3 delivers up to 70% longer battery lifeϟ streaming Netflix 4K than the previous generation, all while running cool and quiet. Packed into a 12.2" convertible body, it brings the full power of a lightweight Intel processor alongside dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports for high-speed peripherals, 4K displays, and external GPU expansion.
Display
12.2" touchscreen, 1920x1200 resolution, >400nit brightness for outdoor use, with USI 2.0 stylus support.
CPU
Intel® Core™ Series 3 processors up to 4.8GHz, with 2P + 4 LPE cores, and Intel® Graphics.
Memory
Up to 64GB of high-speed upgradeable DDR5 with a single SO-DIMM slot.
Storage
Up to 2TB M.2 2230 NVMe™ SSDs, easy to swap when you need more space.
I/O
4 slots for the Framework Expansion Card system, including 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Wi-Fi
Supports Wi-Fi 7 Multi-Link Operation, including 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz network bands, with an upgradeable Intel® BE213 card.
We don't just support Linux, we live in it
Choose a pre-built system with Fedora pre-installed or bring your own OS with the DIY Edition. Both run clamshell, tent, and tablet modes on officially supported Linux, with fwupd BIOS updates, fingerprint reader, and stylus support. We seed hardware to Fedora, Bazzite, CachyOS, and more for reliable support.
Our easiest-to-repair computer yet
Framework Laptop 12 is built for repair and upgrades. Swap memory, storage, and worn parts with step-by-step guides and the one tool in the box. Yours to open, fix, and keep using.
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Your favorite consumer electronics team cheering you on. <3
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Orange tabs tell you where to pull.
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QR codes connect you to repair guides.
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Spring-loaded pogo pins for Input Cover connection.
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Extra screws conveniently stored away, just in case!
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Swap your storage, without any additional tools.
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Captive screws that don’t get lost.
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Screwdriver has a built-in spudger tip for prying and routing cables during repairs.
Learn more about how to upgrade
Hard to break
We overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an inner metal structure to meet MIL-STD-810 durability standards. To prove its strength, we put it through rigorous testing:
48”
Drop tests onto plywood
20,000
Power button presses
1,000,000
Touchscreen taps
Plus a number of other drop, bump, and vibration tests.
One laptop, every angle
Framework Laptop 12 is a true convertible. The 360-degree hinge moves through three modes: clamshell for daily work, tent for watching and presenting (or as a second screen when docked), and tablet for sketching and marking up directly on the 12.2" touchscreen. Touch input and USI 2.0 stylus support mean you can work the way you want, in any mode.
Five colors, all portable
It’s not small enough to fit in your pocket, but it fits most places you'd actually want a laptop: your lap, a backpack, a tiny desk, an airplane tray. And it comes in five expressive colorways. Choose pre-built in Sage, or go DIY Edition in Sage, Bubblegum, Lavender, Black, or Gray.
287.00mm
Width
213.88mm
Depth
18.45mm
Height
1.3kg
Weight
Pick your ports
External adapters are a thing of the past. Framework's Expansion Card system lets you choose exactly which ports you have, and exactly where they sit on the laptop. Mix and match USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, and storage cards to connect older peripherals, add storage on the fly, or drive up to two 4K displays at 60Hz, two per Thunderbolt 4 port over DisplayPort 2.1.
Privacy
Your privacy is protected at a hardware level, with physical switches that electrically cut off the webcam and microphones whenever you need.
Keyboard
Responsive full-size keys with 1.5mm key travel. Made in a wide range of language and layout options, now including an optional backlit US English Keyboard.
Fingerprint reader
Instantly sign in with the optional fingerprint reader. It works with Windows Hello on Windows 11 and with libfprint 1.94.100 or newer on Linux. Available now on some distros with more coming soon. And because it's built into the replaceable Power Button Board, you can add it whenever you want, or skip it entirely.
The choice is yours
Available pre-built with Fedora or Windows 11 or assemble it yourself with DIY Edition and choose your preferred OS, including Linux.
DIY Edition
Bring your own memory, storage, and operating system, including Linux, and build it yourself.
Pre-built
Ready to go out of the box with Fedora or Windows 11. Easy to upgrade if your needs change in the future.
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Testing conducted by Framework in July 2026 using Framework Laptop 12 tested with Intel® Core™ 5 320 Processor, Intel® Graphics, 16GB RAM and WD SN5000S 512GB SSD, with display brightness set to 150 nits and Wi-Fi enabled. Power mode set to Best Power Efficiency. Based on Netflix streaming 4K Video Playback. Actual battery life may be less than the test results and varies depending on product configuration and use, software, usage, operating conditions, power management settings and other factors. Maximum battery life will decrease with time. The stated Watt Hour (50Wh) is not an indication of battery life.