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Five Framework Laptop 12 laptops in a row showing different colorways (Lavender, Gray, Sage, Bubblegum, Black) in various open positions, from closed to fully flipped into tablet mode, with matching styluses along with a few laptops, displayed against a sage green background.

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.

Specs
Release Year

2026

Price

Starting at $549

Assembly

Build it yourself
Setup Time: 10 - 20 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate

Processor Options

Core 3 304
Up to 4.3GHz
1 Performance-cores
4 Low Power Efficient-cores
5 total threads

Core 5 320
Up to 4.6GHz
2 Performance-cores
4 Low Power Efficient-cores
6 total threads

Core 7 350
Up to 4.8GHz
2 Performance-cores
4 Low Power Efficient-cores
6 total threads

Processor Power

Performance mode - 15W sustained 35W boost
Balanced mode - 15W sustained 35W boost
Efficiency mode - 15W sustained 20W boost

Thermals

64 x 5.5mm cooling fan
Single 8mm heat pipe
Honeywell PTM7958 thermal paste

Integrated Graphics

Core 3 304
Intel® Graphics
Up to 2.3GHz
1 Xe3 cores

Core 5 320
Intel® Graphics
Up to 2.5GHz
2 Xe3 cores

Core 7 350
Intel® Graphics
Up to 2.6GHz
2 Xe3 cores

Operating system

None (bring your own)

Image of Tux

Check out our recommended Linux Distros
Compatible with kernel 7.1 and newer

Windows 11 logo

Storage Options

1x M.2 2230 NVMe™ SSD slot

Choose up to 2TB NVMe™ SSDs or bring your own

Memory Options

1x SO-DIMM slot supporting up to 64GB DDR5-6400

Choose up to 48GB DDR5-5600 or bring your own

Connectivity

Intel® BE213 Wi-Fi 7

Weight

1.3kg

Dimensions

287 x 213.88 x 18.45mm

Display

12.2" LCD, 16:10 aspect ratio
1920 x 1200 resolution
60Hz refresh rate
>400nit brightness
50% NTSC color gamut
1200:1 typical contrast ratio
DC Dimming
MPP 2.0 and USI 2.0 stylus support
Soda-lime glass

Ports

4x user-selectable Expansion Cards

3.5mm combo headphone jack

Available ports and storage: USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, 250GB, 1TB, MicroSD, SD

Interfaces

Upper right & left:
Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB-PD, DisplayPort Alt Mode

Lower right & left:
USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB-PD

Audio

Stereo 2W speakers, dual high-sensitivity 67dBA SNR MEMS microphones with hardware privacy switch

Built-in 3.5mm combo headphone jack

Battery

50Wh

Camera

1080p 30fps with Omnivision OV02C 2MP image sensor and 80 degree field of view 5 element lens, with hardware privacy switch

Biometrics

Optional Fingerprint Reader. Compatible with Windows Hello on Windows 11 and libfprint on Linux (with libfprint 1.94.100 or newer, available now on some distros with more coming soon)

Power Adapter

60W GaN USB-C (optional, bring your own)

Keyboard

All laptops feature full-size keys with 19mm spacing and 1.5mm of travel.

Select configurations add our 2nd Gen Keyboard, running ZMK firmware, with one US English backlit option available.

Stylus

Purchased separately

Dimensions: 10 x 165mm

Weight: 15g

Charging: Type-C, non-PD 5V with charging indicator

Battery: Rechargeable Li-ion 80mAh battery

Pressure level: max 60 degrees from vertical

Supporting USI 2.0

2 programmable buttons

Mechanical

360-degree hinge

Chassis made of overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an inner metal structure

Sustainability

30% Post-consumer recycled plastic resin: Top Cover, Input Cover, Bottom Cover, Hinge Cap

35% Post-consumer recycled plastic resin: Display Cover, Camera/Mic Button, Expansion Card Latch

Fully carbon-offset shipping

100% recyclable packaging

Carbon capture available in the Framework Marketplace

In the box

Framework Laptop 12 DIY Edition

Input Cover

Memory (optional)

Storage (optional)

Expansion Cards (customizable)

Power Adapter (optional)

Stylus (optional)

Framework Screwdriver

Regulatory

⚠️ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel (Metallic), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Bisphenol A (BPA), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Repairability

Easy to repair with replacement parts available in the Framework Marketplace.

Warranty

1 Year Framework Limited Warranty

Extended warranty

2-year extended limited warranty available for select products and regions

3-year extended limited warranty available for select products and regions