Framework Laptop 13 Pro Gets a Price Drop, While Laptop 13 and Laptop 16 Become More Expensive
Framework has shared a fresh pricing update, and it brings both good and bad news for buyers. The biggest highlight is that the Framework Laptop 13 Pro is now more affordable for customers choosing higher memory configurations, thanks to lower costs for LPCAMM2 RAM and improved pricing on select Intel Core Ultra X9 CPU supply.
For shoppers who have been waiting to order the Framework Laptop 13 Pro, this could be the right moment. Framework says it is applying the lower LPCAMM2 memory pricing to all remaining Laptop 13 Pro pre-orders, which means existing customers will also benefit from the reduced cost. New pre-orders are getting the same advantage, whether buyers choose a DIY edition or a pre-built model.
The price change applies to the 32 GB and 64 GB RAM options, making the premium memory configurations more appealing than before. Since memory prices have been fluctuating across the PC industry, Framework has been regularly updating customers about how component costs affect final laptop pricing.
Framework is also reopening pre-orders for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro with the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H processor. Previously, the DIY version with this chip rose to $1,899 when the option became available again. This time, Framework says there is no additional price increase for the Core Ultra X9 388H model.
However, availability may be limited. Framework has warned that it only has a restricted supply of both the Core Ultra X9 388H processor and the lower-priced LPCAMM2 RAM. Buyers interested in these configurations may want to place an order sooner rather than later, as pricing and stock could change once the current supply runs out.
While the Framework Laptop 13 Pro is getting cheaper in some configurations, the news is not as positive for the regular Framework Laptop 13 and Framework Laptop 16. Pre-built versions of those models are becoming more expensive.
According to Framework, the company has used up inventory of several configurations that were assembled with lower-cost memory and storage. As a result, pricing must now be adjusted upward for newer stock. Framework also indicates that more pre-built Laptop 13 and Laptop 16 configurations could see price increases in the coming months.
This update reflects the wider pressure on memory and storage pricing in the laptop market. Component costs can change quickly, and companies that rely on modular, repairable, and upgradeable designs are not immune to those shifts.
Still, the reduced pricing for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro is a welcome move. The Laptop 13 Pro is positioned as a high-end portable laptop with a strong focus on repairability, upgradeability, and long-term usability. With lower pricing on 32 GB and 64 GB RAM configurations, it becomes a more attractive choice for developers, creators, students, professionals, and anyone looking for a premium modular laptop.
The key takeaway is simple: the Framework Laptop 13 Pro is now a better deal for buyers interested in higher memory options, while pre-built Framework Laptop 13 and Laptop 16 models are starting to cost more. If you want the discounted RAM pricing or the Core Ultra X9 388H version, acting quickly may be wise before limited stock disappears.
