Framework · 2022 · end of life
Framework Laptop 13 (12th Gen Intel)
12th Gen Intel
The 12th Gen Framework is a repairable refurb that runs Linux out of the box and takes a newer mainboard later, though Alder Lake P and the 55 Wh battery limit unplugged endurance.
from $599 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 6/10
- 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
5-inch chassis, a settled Linux platform. WiFi, Bluetooth, audio and webcam work out of the box on Fedora with the Intel AX210 card.
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of the box on Fedora with the Intel AX210 card. The fingerprint reader works with fprintd after an LVFS firmware update and can need fprintd restarted after suspend. Suspend is s2idle and standby drain is best on a current BIOS, so keep the firmware updated. Slotted DDR4 SO-DIMM and M.2 NVMe make it fully upgradeable, and the mainboard can be swapped for a newer one later.
- Ubuntu LTS Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : needs tweak
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Ubuntu 22.04 with the HWE kernel or newer is the baseline. Same fingerprint-after-suspend quirk and the same keep-the-BIOS-current note for standby drain as on Fedora.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i5-1240P, i7-1260P 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 (12th Gen Intel) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Fedora, Ubuntu LTS). Alder Lake P (i5-1240P) in the same modular 13.5-inch chassis, a settled Linux platform.
- What does the Framework Laptop 13 (12th Gen Intel) cost?
- Last seen around 599 USD (2026-05-15). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- Is the Framework Laptop 13 (12th Gen Intel) good for programming?
- For programming we score it 6/10 on value and 6/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Framework Laptop 13 (12th 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 (12th Gen Intel) is discontinued
The price below is the last we saw, kept for reference. See the current alternatives further down.
from $599 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.
