The original Framework Laptop 16 was trying to crack a problem that laptop makers have wrestled with on and off for years: Can you deliver a reasonably powerful, portable workstation and gaming laptop that supports graphics card upgrades just like a desktop PC? Specs at a glance: Framework Laptop 16 (2025) OS Windows 11 25H2 CPU AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (4 Zen 5 cores, 4 Zen 5c cores) RAM 32GB DDR5-5600 (upgradeable) GPU AMD Radeon 860M (integrated)/Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (dedicated) SSD 1TB Western Digital Black SN770 Battery 85 WHr Display 16-inch 2560×1600 165 Hz matte non-touchscreen Connectivity 6x recessed USB-C ports (2x USB 4, 4x USB 3.2) with customizable “Expansion Card” dongles Weight 4.63 pounds (2.1 kg) without GPU, 5.29 pounds (2.4 kg) with GPU Price as tested Roughly $2
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