Framework plans to launch a 16-inch Laptop 16 large-screen model later this year, with graphics, storage, screen, keyboard and other components all replaceable by individual users.
Framework shares the progress of the new machine every now and then, and the official recently unlocked the memory and storage options. it home summary information is as follows:
Memory
The Framework Laptop 16 comes with two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, each supporting up to 32GB of memory, meaning users can plug in up to 64GB of DDR5-5600 memory.
The Framework Laptop 16 will be available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB memory sizes for users to pick from, but no official pricing has been announced for it.
Storage
In terms of storage, the Framework Laptop 16 comes with two M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots, one supporting up to 8TB of 2280-size hard drives and the other supporting up to 2TB of 2230-size hard drives.
The Framework Laptop 16 comes standard with a Western Digital SN810 SSD with a sequential read speed of 6.6 GB/s.
The company previously confirmed that customers can add M.2 slots using the expansion ports to increase the maximum storage capacity to 16TB. the company also sells budget SSD options of 256GB and 1TB with a read speed of 1GB/s.
Housing Skeleton
The Framework Laptop 16 is extremely rugged, with magnesium and machined aluminium components in a casing that is less than 18mm thick as standard and will be less than 21mm thick in the Solo version.
The notebook enclosure consists of two core mechanical components: a magnesium alloy bottom cover and a CNC aluminium top cover. Both components were produced by Framework in partnership with Catcher Technology, one of the advanced case manufacturers.
Screen
The notebook features a BOE semi-custom screen with 2560×1600 resolution, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, variable refresh rate of up to 165Hz, 1500:1 contrast ratio and 500 nits brightness. The display module is also self-replaceable.
