Framework · 2023 · end of life
Framework Laptop 13 Chromebook Edition
12th Gen Intel, 2023
The only modular, repair-friendly Chromebook ever made, discontinued by Framework in August 2024 so it is buy-used territory now.
No longer sold new
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- Best for office and web work study programming basic everyday use
- Linux: gaps
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on display and build, weakest on value.
- Battery 5/10
- Display 7/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 6/10
- Value 4/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Bright 400-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- Light at 1.3 kg
- RAM is user-upgradeable
Watch for
- Discontinued, sold from remaining stock
- Linux needs significant work on this hardware
Linux
Linux: significant gaps, expand for details
Not rated · Confidence: low · not enough verified data to score this honestly. · How we score
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i5-1240P |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Screen | 13.5" 2256x1504 @ 60Hz, 400 nitsbright enough for sunlight |
| Weight | 1.3 kgvery light to carry |
| Battery | 55 Wh, around 7 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Framework Laptop 13 Chromebook Edition (12th Gen Intel, 2023) work with Linux?
- Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. Discontinued by Framework in August 2024 and not restocked, so it is buy-used or skip.
- What does the Framework Laptop 13 Chromebook Edition (12th Gen Intel, 2023) cost?
- RRP is about 999 USD (1099 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Framework Laptop 13 Chromebook Edition (12th Gen Intel, 2023) good for office and web work?
- For office and web work we score it 4/10 on value and 6/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Framework Laptop 13 Chromebook Edition (12th Gen Intel, 2023)?
- 1.3 kg (2.87 lb). That's light enough for daily commuting.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 55 Wh pack, around 7 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 256 GB on this configuration.
The Framework Laptop 13 Chromebook Edition (12th Gen Intel, 2023) is discontinued
The price below is the last we saw, kept for reference. See the current alternatives further down.
No longer sold new
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 2026-05-20.
