Framework · 2021 · end of life
Framework Laptop 13 (11th Gen Intel)
11th Gen Intel
The first Framework is now a cheap refurb that runs Linux out of the box and lets you swap RAM, storage and ports, but Tiger Lake performance and a 55 Wh battery are showing their age.
from $499 last seen 2026-05-15
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- Best for programming office and web work study
- Linux: out of box
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on display and build, with no category below average.
- Battery 5/10
- Display 7/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 5/10
- 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 is user-upgradeable
Watch for
- Discontinued, sold from remaining stock
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 : needs tweak
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
The original Framework and a mature Linux platform now. Tiger Lake plus the Intel AX210 WiFi card means WiFi, Bluetooth, audio and webcam work out of the box on Fedora.
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The fingerprint reader works with fprintd after a one-time firmware update through LVFS and can drop after suspend until fprintd is restarted. Suspend is s2idle and standby drain depends on a current BIOS, so update the firmware to keep overnight loss low. RAM is slotted DDR4 SO-DIMM and storage is a standard M.2 NVMe, so this is fully repairable and upgradeable.
- Ubuntu LTS Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : needs tweak
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Ubuntu 22.04 or newer with a recent HWE kernel is the baseline. Same fingerprint-after-suspend quirk and the same standby-drain-on-old-BIOS note as Fedora, so keep the BIOS current.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i5-1135G7, i7-1165G7 option |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 13.5" 2256x1504 @ 60Hz, 400 nitsbright enough for sunlight |
| Weight | 1.3 kgvery light to carry |
| Battery | 55 Wh, around 6 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Framework Laptop 13 (11th Gen Intel) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Fedora, Ubuntu LTS). The original Framework and a mature Linux platform now.
- What does the Framework Laptop 13 (11th Gen Intel) cost?
- Last seen around 499 USD (2026-05-15). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- Is the Framework Laptop 13 (11th Gen Intel) good for programming?
- For programming we score it 6/10 on value and 5/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Framework Laptop 13 (11th Gen Intel)?
- 1.3 kg (2.87 lb). That's light enough for daily commuting.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 55 Wh pack, around 6 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 5/10.
- 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.
The Framework Laptop 13 (11th Gen Intel) is discontinued
The price below is the last we saw, kept for reference. See the current alternatives further down.
from $499 last seen 2026-05-15
Buy direct at Framework (EU shipping incl.)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 2026-05-22.
