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.
- How heavy is the Framework Laptop 13 (11th Gen Intel)?
- 1.3 kg (2.87 lb). That's very light to carry.
- 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.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Ships with Windows. It also runs Linux; see the Linux block above for per-distro detail.
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
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