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.
- Is the Framework Laptop 12 (13th Gen Intel, Core i5-1334U) good for study?
- For study we score it 6/10 on value and 4/10 on performance.
- 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.
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.
