Framework’s display supplier does make panels with the exact same dimensions (and I think the same connector) as the Framework 16’s panel. So it shouldn’t be too difficult for Framework to offer other options.
If the mounts and connector positions are the same it may even be possible for end users to just buy and install other panels.
Some possible 3840x2400p (283 dpi) panels include the BOE NE160QAM-NX1 and BOE NE160QAM-NZ1.
At a lower resolution of 3072x1920p (226 dpi) there are also the BOE NE160F8M-N61, BOE NE160F8M-N41, and BOE NE160F8M-N42 as possible options.
Some other panels that may be interest to people wanting a different panel are (all these are at similar resolution to the Framework 16’s current panel):
- BOE NE160QDM-NM1: Very bright thanks to being Mini LED
- BOE NE160QDM-NZ2: Very high refresh rate (240 Hz)
- BOE NE160QDM-NM4: Both very high refresh rate (240 Hz) and very bright Mini LED
- BOE TV160DKT-NH0: Slightly narrower and taller, which should result in almost 3% more total screen space and more even distribution of bezels (compared to the current large bottom bezel).
The last option would likely require meaningful modifications to the top case (and different bezel options) so that may not be feasible, but all other options I listed do seem feasible from what I can tell.
If anybody decides to buy one of those panels and see if it works please let me know how it goes.
Most panel data I got from panelook.com.
Edit: According to this the Framework 13’s panel is designed to be glued into a laptop, so Framework uses adhesive to hold the display on a mounting bracket (and the bracket is then screwed in). It is possible to remove that bracket from the old panel and transfer it to the new panel with new adhesive, however a bit tedious/difficult. I suspect the Framework 16 will probably be similar.