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Framework Laptop 16

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Specifications

SpecModel
Launch Date26 August
CPURyzen™ AI 7 350 Up to 5.0GHz 8 cores 16 threads
Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 Up to 5.1GHz 12 cores 24 threads
GPUNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070
Radeon™ RX 7700S (2nd Gen)
RAMChoose up to 96GB DDR5-5600
StorageChoose up to 8TB WD_BLACK™
NVMe™ M.2 2280 SSDs
Display2560x1600 Resolution
165Hz refresh rate
VRR & FreeSync
G-Sync support - requires NVIDIA®
KeyboardAll Keyboards are hot-swappable,
backlit with 1.5mm key travel,
run QMK firmware,
support NKRO
Available in RGB and white backlit options
Ports6x user-selectable Expansion Cards:
USB-C,
USB-A,
HDMI,
DP,
Ethernet,
250GB, 1TB, MicroSD, SD, Audio
Battery85Wh
80% capacity at 1000 cycles
Camera1080p 30fps with Omnivision OV08X 9.2MP image sensor and 87 degree field of view 5-element lens,
hardware privacy switch
SoundStereo Bi-amp speakers with 1W high frequency driver and 2W wide band driver,
powered by an ALC1318 smart amp
2x MEMS microphones with hardware privacy switches
CommsAMD RZ717 Wi-Fi 7 module using an M.2 connector for high-speed wireless connectivity
SensorsStandard
ColorsBlack
Orange
Lavender
Power240W GaN USB-C or bring your own power adapter
PriceStarting at $1,499
Special FeaturesModularity and Upgradability

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Why We Crave Long-Lasting, Upgradeable Laptops in India


In India, we squeeze value out of every single rupee.
But here’s the harsh truth: most laptops feel outdated in 2–3 years.
And big brands? Forget Upgrades—unless you consider buying a new charger for your MacBook an “upgrade.”


When it comes to service centers, let’s just say the experience is… like-cactus.
Once, I deliberately changed my bootable drive just to test them—guess what? They tried charging me ₹1,500 because apparently my Windows was corrupted. (Spoiler: it wasn’t.)


Enter Framework: The LEGO of Laptops (Hopefully Coming to India)


Now imagine this: a laptop where you don’t beg a service guy with greasy hair to swap your RAM.
Instead, you do it yourself in 5 minutes—like changing LEGO blocks.


  • Need more USB-C? Swap in a module.
  • Old CPU looking tired? Swap the mainboard.
  • Trackpad acting weird? Swap it out, no angry uncle required.

It’s cheaper, reliable, and gives you the peace of mind of never hearing:


“Sir, motherboard change karna padega. ₹40,000 lagega.”


What’s New with Framework Laptop 16?


Modular GPU (Finally, Nvidia in the chat)


Framework ditched AMD-only and now ships a modular Nvidia RTX 5070 (8GB GDDR7).
It’s around 30–40% faster than the Radeon 7700S.
Also, you get an extra USB-C port that doubles as a display output and charges your laptop.
(Laptops charging laptops—it’s 2025, anything’s possible.)


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New Ryzen AI 300 Series


Latest Ryzen AI 300 chips (AI 7 350, AI 9 HX 370) =
more AI processing power than your neighbor’s ChatGPT subscription.


Cooler Cooling


  • New fan blade design
  • Honeywell thermal paste
  • Less “airplane takeoff” noise, more chill vibes

Gorgeous Display


  • 16" 2560×1600
  • 165 Hz refresh rate
  • 100% DCI-P3
  • 500 nits brightness
  • G-Sync certified

Basically, it makes Netflix look like IMAX.


Power That Actually Powers


  • 240 W USB-C PD 3.1 charger
  • Also works as a display output (one less dongle to carry 🎉)

RAM, Storage & I/O


  • Up to 96 GB DDR5 RAM
  • Two SSD slots up to 8 TB each
  • Six expansion card slots (USB-A, HDMI, DP, microSD, headphone jack… you name it)

The Good, The Meh, and The Ugly


What’s Great


  • Actually upgradeable (seriously, this is history in the making)
  • Display and GPU combo = chef’s kiss
  • Community-driven repairability

What Could Annoy You


  • Heavier than a gym dumbbell (okay not literally, but close)
  • Keyboard/trackpad feel mid
  • Speakers & webcam = meh
  • Battery life goes from 8+ hours to ~5 with GPU module

TL;DR: Should You Care?


If Framework ever launches in India, the Laptop 16 could be the only laptop you keep for a decade.
You upgrade it like LEGO, fix it yourself, and save yourself from scammy service centers.


Yes, it’s pricey upfront, a little bulky, and not perfect.
But hey—at least you won’t need to buy a new laptop every two years just because your RAM sneezed.


So, dear laptop giants: stop gluing everything down.
Because once Indians get their hands on Framework…
we won’t go back.


Thanks for reading! If you want more deep dives like this, smash that “read another blog” button—or just come back tomorrow when your laptop inevitably crashes.