Framework · 2025
Framework Laptop 12
13th Gen Intel, Core i5-1334U
A repairable, modular 2-in-1 on settled Raptor Lake-U that runs Ubuntu LTS with no real fuss.
from € 849 $799 RRP
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- Best for study office and web work basic everyday use
- Linux: out of box
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on build, weakest on speed.
- Battery 6/10
- Display 6/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 6/10
- Speed 4/10
- Value 6/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- Bright 400-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- Light at 1.3 kg
- RAM upgradeable to 48 GB
Linux
Excellent · Best on fedora. Confidence: high · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Fedora Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Raptor Lake-U (i5-1334U) is a long-settled Linux platform, so this is the most boring part of the machine. Fedora 40+ installs clean.
Framework KB: Linux on the Laptop 12 →Show full report
The convertible touchscreen, pen and rotation sensor work with iio-sensor-proxy. No fingerprint reader on this model. s2idle is the usual modern-standby caveat: fine day to day, slow drain over multi-day suspend. UVC webcam, no IPU6 trap. Slotted SO-DIMM DDR5 and the same modular ports as the Laptop 13.
- Ubuntu LTS Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS 6.8 GA is enough for Raptor Lake-U. Tablet rotation and pen need a current iio-sensor-proxy and a recent GNOME or KDE.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i5-1334U |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB, upgradeable to 48 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 12.2" 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, 400 nitsbright enough for sunlight |
| Weight | 1.3 kgvery light to carry |
| Battery | 50 Wh, around 7 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Framework Laptop 12 (13th Gen Intel, Core i5-1334U) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Fedora, Ubuntu LTS). Raptor Lake-U (i5-1334U) is a long-settled Linux platform, so this is the most boring part of the machine.
- What does the Framework Laptop 12 (13th Gen Intel, Core i5-1334U) cost?
- RRP is about 799 USD (849 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- How heavy is the Framework Laptop 12 (13th Gen Intel, Core i5-1334U)?
- 1.3 kg (2.87 lb). That's light enough for daily commuting.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 50 Wh pack, around 7 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 6/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Ships with Windows. It also runs Linux; see the Linux block above for per-distro detail.
Ready to buy the Framework Laptop 12 (13th Gen Intel, Core i5-1334U)?
Prices are indicative. How we make money.
from € 849 $799 RRP
Buy direct at Framework (EU shipping incl.)Shown in EURUSD, switch with the currency toggle in the header. This is an indicative RRP, not a live price.
This is a plain link to the vendor. We earn nothing from it today. Vendor-direct affiliate programmes are not yet enrolled; if one goes live it will be disclosed and will still cost you nothing. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-19.
