Framework Laptop 13 Pro • Hacker News Board

Re: Framework Laptop 13 Pro

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Post by nrp » Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:45 PM UTC

cassepipe wrote: post #422

nrp wrote: post #91

I’m happy to answer questions folks have around the product (later today).

There's no mention of Wi-Fi. Is the network card integrated to the new intel mainboards ?

Wi-Fi is an M.2 2230 like on each of our products. We're using Intel's BE211 module for Wi-Fi 7.

Re: Framework Laptop 13 Pro

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Post by nrp » Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:47 PM UTC

codethief wrote: post #401

nrp wrote: post #91

I’m happy to answer questions folks have around the product (later today).

Hi nrp, what's the battery life like on the more high-end CPUs (Ultra X7 358H, Ultra X9 388H)? Are you also planning to offer a non-touch display?

Ultra X7 358H is the config we've used for most of our battery life tests, and efficiency should be very similar on the X9 config. We're keeping the SKU stack simpler and just having a single display option that has touch. You can disable touch in your OS though if you don't want to use it.

Re: Framework Laptop 13 Pro

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Post by luxuryballs » Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:47 PM UTC

why is it so hard to find a simple keyboard layout diagram, the first full view of the keyboard I could find was flashing between different color options making it hard to see what the keys are, the first thing I think of for a “developer laptop” is what the keyboard is, feels like it should be more front-and-center (I might have just missed it though, on mobile)

Re: Framework Laptop 13 Pro

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Post by nrp » Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:48 PM UTC

saltamimi wrote: post #259

nrp wrote: post #91

I’m happy to answer questions folks have around the product (later today).

Hey Nirav, congrats on the newest release and I'm really eyeing the 13 Pro. A couple of questions: 1. How are the thermals? I've had mixed experiences with my 11th gen FW 13 throttling under load with the fan sounding noisy. It's fine if I'm alone but if I'm at a team gathering, it's noticeably loud. 2. Does the lid open with one hand?

1. Intel Core Ultra Series 3 is super efficient for video conferencing. That's a use case that Intel has specifically been optimizing for, so as long as you're using video conferencing software that leverages hardware encode/decode, which should be most of them at this point, the fan should stay off entirely.

2. We have one hand open on the lid for each generation of 13.

Re: Framework Laptop 13 Pro

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Post by nrp » Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:48 PM UTC

loloquwowndueo wrote: post #139

nrp wrote: post #91

I’m happy to answer questions folks have around the product (later today).

I’d prefer a non-touchscreen. Touchscreen does add about 200g of weight. Is that likely to be an option?

This is an in-cell touchscreen and we didn't add cover glass. That means there is no weight impact to having it.

Re: Framework Laptop 13 Pro

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Post by nrp » Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:51 PM UTC

fl13p wrote: post #148

nrp wrote: post #91

I’m happy to answer questions folks have around the product (later today).

Is the keyboard for the 13 pro the same? The upgrade kits I'm seeing on the marketplace have a keyboard included. Would it be possible to have a input cover pro, bottom cover pro, batteries pro, speakers pro and use my existing keyboard?

The keyboard is mechanically the same, but it's a new SKU because we had to move the flex tail locations to support the haptic touchpad.

Re: Framework Laptop 13 Pro

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Post by dehugger » Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC

dehugger wrote: post #99

luyu_wu wrote: post #87

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The iGP can access shared memory the same as with any modern system. I'm confused where you got this idea from.

There is a huge difference between on-die and off-die memory. Where that shared memory is located matters immensely.

I appreciate everyone's corrections here, my apologies. I clearly misunderstood the situation.

Re: Framework Laptop 13 Pro

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Post by nrp » Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC

_aavaa_ wrote: post #284

nrp wrote: post #91

I’m happy to answer questions folks have around the product (later today).

What’s the display color accuracy like outside of sRGB? How much of adobe or P3 does it cover?

This is a 100% sRGB panel. We did look at expanded colorspace, but kept 100% sRGB to optimize for power consumption.

Re: Framework Laptop 13 Pro

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Post by nine_k » Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:56 PM UTC

moffkalast wrote: post #345

nine_k wrote: post #19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Who does still run pulseaudio when pipewire exists?

People using LTS releases, who do you know... actual work instead of just compiling your kernel over and over.

An LTS releases that are soo old usually run on servers, where pulseaudio is not really a thing.

My distro's compile farm compiles kernels for me (thanks guys!), and switched to pipewire years ago.

Re: Framework Laptop 13 Pro

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Post by unethical_ban » Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:56 PM UTC

linguae wrote: post #34

rglover wrote: post #7

Has anyone made the jump from a Mac to Framework as a daily driver? This is the first model to get my attention as a possible candidate for a full switch to Linux.

I use a MacBook Pro at work and a Framework 13 for personal use. The biggest downside to my Framework 13 is the low battery life; I’ve been getting only about 5 hours on Windows 11. Other than that, I like my Framework 13. I am very excited about the Framework 13 Pro and it’s dramatically improved battery life. It’s unfortunate regarding RAM prices, though; I only paid $96 for 32GB of DDR5 RAM back in December 2023 w…

If you live near a Microcenter, you can get 64GB for "only" $560 vs the $850 price on Framework's website.