Framework Laptop 16 (frame.work)

Article summary

The Framework Laptop 16 is a customizable laptop with upgradeable graphics, featuring NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 and AMD's latest Ryzen AI 300 Series processors. It has a redesigned thermal system, improved webcam, and optional One Piece Haptic Touchpad and One Piece Keyboard modules. The laptop also supports Wi-Fi 7 and has a revamped design. Upgrades are available for existing Framework Laptop 16 owners.

Main themes

• Laptop customization
• Upgradeable hardware
• Touchpad design
• Thermal system
• Gaming performance
• User experience

What commenters say

• Some users find clickpads to be slower and less precise than touchpads with buttons, making certain workflows impossible.
• The Framework Laptop's fan design can make it difficult to clean, but some users have found ways to do so.
• Apple's trackpad is considered to be of high quality, but some users prefer the precision and control of touchpads with buttons.
• The ability to click and drag while scrolling simultaneously is possible on some touchpads, such as Apple's, but not on others.
• The quality of trackpads on PC laptops is not as good as those on Apple devices, but some PC laptops have made improvements.
• Palm rejection is an important feature for touchpads, and some users find that even Apple's palm rejection is not good enough.
• The use of gestures on touchpads can be useful, but some users prefer to use external mice for certain tasks.
• The design of the Framework Laptop's touchpad and keyboard can affect user experience, with some users preferring the feel and functionality of certain designs over others.