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Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300, 2025): price, specs & release date
Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300, 2025), released 2025-12. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: en.wikipedia.org verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300, 2025) a good buy?
At $1499, the Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300, 2025) is #10 cheapest of the 18 laptops we track, where the median is $1464. On the spec sheet, its display of 16 in is above the median of the 27, and its battery of 85 Wh is above the median of the 24. By release date, it is among the newer of the 21 we date.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $1499 DIY Edition starting price for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (Krackan Point) config; excludes RAM, storage and OS. Liliputing states "$1499" USD starting. Per Liliputing, HX 370 DIY starts at $1,799; pre-built systems (with RAM/storage/OS) start at $1,799 (AI 7 350) / $1,999 (HX 370). |
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| Brand | Framework |
| Released | 2025-12 |
| Display (in) | 16 |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (Krackan Point) or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (Strix Point) |
| GPU | AMD Radeon (RDNA 3.5 integrated); optional Radeon RX 7700S (2nd Gen) 8GB GDDR6 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop (8GB or 12GB GDDR7) expansion bay module |
| RAM (GB) | — |
| Storage (GB) | — |
| Weight (kg) | — |
| Battery (Wh) | 85 |
| OS | Windows 11 (pre-built) or user-provided Windows/Linux (DIY) |
| Ports | 6x user-selectable Expansion Card slots (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, etc.); 1x USB 2.0 (Type-C) with DisplayPort 2.0 routed to dGPU module |
Source: en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-07-08) · corroborated by liliputing.com. Framework Laptop 16 with AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series was announced August 2025 and, per Wikipedia's Framework Laptop 16 spec table (AMD Ryzen AI 300 column, re-fetched), started shipping December 2025 (planned November). Wikipedia confirms verbatim: 16-inch LCD, 2560x1600 (16:10) at 60-165 Hz VRR/FreeSync anti-glare matte, CPU "AMD Ryzen AI 7 350" or "AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370", RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics with optional "Radeon RX 7700S (2nd Gen) 8 GB GDDR6" or "Nvidia RTX 5070 Laptop ... 8 GB or 12GB GDDR7" expansion-bay module, DDR5-5600 (up to 2x48GB), 85 Wh battery, "6x user-selectable Expansion Card slots" plus a USB 2.0 Type-C with DisplayPort 2.0 routed to the dGPU, and Windows 11 pre-installed or user-provided OS on DIY. Liliputing (re-fetched) corroborates the 2560x1600 165 Hz display, 85 Wh battery, DDR5-5600, codenames (Krackan Point / Strix Point) and pricing (DIY from $1,499 / $1,799; pre-built $1,799 / $1,999, prices excluding RAM/storage/OS on DIY). ram_gb, storage_gb and weight_kg are null: no base RAM/storage figure is stated on any fetched page (DIY ships without them; only "up to 2x48GB / up to 96GB" and slot types are given) and no weight is published (Wikipedia lists only 18/21 mm thickness). All 8 non-null spec values, priceUsd and releaseDate were confirmed explicitly in the fetched text.
Is the Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300, 2025) worth it vs cheaper laptops?
Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300, 2025) against its closest cheaper and pricier laptops on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked
| Product | Price | Display (in) | Resolution | CPU | GPU | Battery (Wh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300, 2025) this | $1499 | 16 | 2560x1600 | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (Krackan Point) or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (Strix Point) | AMD Radeon (RDNA 3.5 integrated); optional Radeon RX 7700S (2nd Gen) 8GB GDDR6 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop (8GB or 12GB GDDR7) expansion bay module | 85 |
| Dell 16 Plus (2025) | $1429.99 | 16 | 2560x1600 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (8-core, up to 4.8 GHz, 47 TOPS NPU) | Intel Arc Graphics | 64 |
| Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025) | $1599 | 14.2 | 3024x1964 | Apple M5 (10-core, 4 performance + 6 efficiency) | Apple M5 integrated (10-core) | 72.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300, 2025) cost?
The Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300, 2025) has a US price of $1499 (DIY Edition starting price for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (Krackan Point) config; excludes RAM, storage and OS. Liliputing states "$1499" USD starting. Per Liliputing, HX 370 DIY starts at $1,799; pre-built systems (with RAM/storage/OS) start at $1,799 (AI 7 350) / $1,999 (HX 370).), as of 2026-07-08.
How does the Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300, 2025) compare on price?
At $1499, the Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300, 2025) is #10 cheapest of the 18 laptops we track, where the median is $1464.
When was the Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300, 2025) released?
The Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300, 2025) was released 2025-12.
What are the Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300, 2025)'s key specs?
Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300, 2025) (Framework): display in 16, resolution 2560x1600, cpu AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (Krackan Point) or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (Strix Point), gpu AMD Radeon (RDNA 3.5 integrated); optional Radeon RX 7700S (2nd Gen) 8GB GDDR6 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop (8GB or 12GB GDDR7) expansion bay module, battery wh 85. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-08.
Price of record: $1499 at en.wikipedia.org, 2026-07-25. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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