# Framework 12 Durability Testing! **URL:** \ **Category:** Framework Laptop 12\ **Created:** [July 22, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-12-durability-testing/72512 "2025-07-22T12:18:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/bigt/32/17143_2.png) [@BigT](https://community.frame.work/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-12-durability-testing/72512/1 "2025-07-22T12:18:40Z")
Did someone say, Framework 12 durability testing? Oh right, it was me. You can hear me audibly sigh right before at least one of the tests. The saying, “this is going to hurt me more than it hurts you” comes to mind, as I all but throw my FW 12 at the pavement. But here we are. Anyway, enjoy. Or not. I’m not the boss of you. 😉 [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/framework3/original/3X/1/3/131d875ff18c5e56556d02cee9379f3a2141543e.jpeg "Framework 12 Durability Tests") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7CXIi4pO94) ---
**Author:** ![Rightaway](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/rightaway/32/37963_2.png) [@Rightaway](https://community.frame.work/u/Rightaway)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-12-durability-testing/72512/2 "2025-07-22T12:29:15Z")
Thanks for this test. It hurts seeing how you treated the fw12, but nice to see, the flexibility absorbs a lot of the momentum ---
**Author:** ![shirro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f08c70/32.png) [@shirro](https://community.frame.work/u/shirro)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-12-durability-testing/72512/3 "2025-07-22T12:54:15Z")
Just watched it before coming here. It appeared in my recommended. Fun bit of testing. ---
**Author:** ![Second\_Coming](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/second_coming/32/29330_2.png) [@Second\_Coming](https://community.frame.work/u/Second_Coming)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-12-durability-testing/72512/4 "2025-07-22T13:56:48Z")
You brave soul. Love the tests, love how real-world relatable they are compare to lab tests! Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![ZephyraSilentis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c5a1d2/32.png) [@ZephyraSilentis](https://community.frame.work/u/ZephyraSilentis)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-12-durability-testing/72512/5 "2025-07-22T15:28:34Z")
That was painful to watch, but glad it held up! ---
**Author:** ![Buttercup](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/buttercup/32/38933_2.png) [@Buttercup](https://community.frame.work/u/Buttercup)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-12-durability-testing/72512/6 "2025-07-22T15:55:11Z")
This did not give me a good feeling in my tummy. ---
**Author:** ![Jett\_Hanna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/898d66/32.png) [@Jett\_Hanna](https://community.frame.work/u/Jett_Hanna)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-12-durability-testing/72512/7 "2025-07-22T17:04:38Z")
🤣 That was fun! Makes me want to throw mine when I get it. Think it would make a good Frisbee? ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/bigt/32/17143_2.png) [@BigT](https://community.frame.work/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-12-durability-testing/72512/8 "2025-07-22T17:18:31Z")
> [@Jett\_Hanna](#): > > Think it would make a good Frisbee? If the grass was relatively deep and soft, I bet it would hold up to a not-too-vigorous “frisbee” toss or two. ---
**Author:** ![Nickolas\_Grigoriadis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/858c86/32.png) [@Nickolas\_Grigoriadis](https://community.frame.work/u/Nickolas_Grigoriadis)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-12-durability-testing/72512/9 "2025-07-22T17:50:56Z")
In the video you said put it in a “cheap” bag. I thought you were talking of those cheap & cheerful bags from the corner shops that have virtually no padding. Then I saw it was a Tarsus, which a very reputable bag brand. Still, very impressive! ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/bigt/32/17143_2.png) [@BigT](https://community.frame.work/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-12-durability-testing/72512/10 "2025-07-22T17:58:49Z")
> [@Nickolas\_Grigoriadis](#): > > In the video you said put it in a “cheap” bag. > > I thought you were talking of those cheap & cheerful bags from the corner shops that have virtually no padding. > > Then I saw it was a Tarsus, which a very reputable bag brand. > > Still, very impressive! I guess it’s all relative. When I look at a lot of the bags talked about on here, many of them are $50-$100+. This bag was $26 at Wal-Mart, lol. But it’s definitely not bad for the price. ---
**Author:** ![MJ1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/mj1/32/15519_2.png) [@MJ1](https://community.frame.work/u/MJ1)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-12-durability-testing/72512/11 "2025-07-22T18:00:49Z")
But it looks like all it has for the laptop is a thin foam pocket, same as random cheap bags. Those provide virtually no actual protection. It’s a joke ---
**Author:** ![Andreas](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/andreas/32/34130_2.png) [@Andreas](https://community.frame.work/u/Andreas)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-12-durability-testing/72512/12 "2025-07-22T18:01:20Z")
I really like the translucent black cards in combination with the dark edges. Do you have a detail-shot? (I want to see how the colours are matching.) ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/bigt/32/17143_2.png) [@BigT](https://community.frame.work/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-12-durability-testing/72512/13 "2025-07-22T18:05:23Z")
I don’t have one handy, but they match surprisingly well! From the side, they blend in great with the TPU bumpers. ---
**Author:** ![benstor214](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/benstor214/32/35901_2.png) [@benstor214](https://community.frame.work/u/benstor214)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-12-durability-testing/72512/14 "2025-07-22T19:02:58Z")
First I was concerned, but then I saw it was running Windows! In all seriousness, how did you overcome the inhibition? Do you own a second one? ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/bigt/32/17143_2.png) [@BigT](https://community.frame.work/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-12-durability-testing/72512/15 "2025-07-22T19:14:37Z")
> [@benstor214](#): > > In all seriousness, how did you overcome the inhibition? Do you own a second one? It was tough. I didn’t even realize I did this until I was editing the video, but before I pushed it off the table the first time, I hesitate and you can hear a little sigh, lol. I decided to do the testing because I thought it would be interesting and helpful to know how well it holds up. And eventually, every part will be available. If it broke, I’d document what broke and the repair process to get it working again. And also, I did sort of buy this one for testing. I haven’t “moved in,” so to speak. I have a batch 3, i5 Sage ordered that will become my daily use machine when it arrives. Still, I really didn’t want this one to break, which is why I ended up deciding not to keep escalating the “testing.” I still have more, non-durability testing I want to do. And ultimately, I will pass it on to someone in my family who needs a machine. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/bigt/32/17143_2.png) [@BigT](https://community.frame.work/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-12-durability-testing/72512/16 "2025-07-22T19:17:20Z")
> [@MJ1](#): > > Those provide virtually no actual protection. It’s a joke The bag isn’t great, but it’s honestly better than I expected for $26. I definitely wouldn’t throw it around like this with a FW 16 in it, though. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![benstor214](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/benstor214/32/35901_2.png) [@benstor214](https://community.frame.work/u/benstor214)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-12-durability-testing/72512/17 "2025-07-22T19:33:54Z")
I believe I even hear you **running** up to the trunk of the car before you ‘gently’ set the Laptop inside. 😅 In any case, thank you for doing this for us and for providing your findings! > [@BigT](#): > > I will pass it on to someone in my family ‘Here is your new device!’ _holds up a fully scuffed laptop with a broken screen_ ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/bigt/32/17143_2.png) [@BigT](https://community.frame.work/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-12-durability-testing/72512/18 "2025-07-22T19:35:00Z")
> [@benstor214](#): > > holds up a fully scuffed Laptop with a broken screen Not used and abused. “Thoroughly tested.” ---
**Author:** ![benstor214](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/benstor214/32/35901_2.png) [@benstor214](https://community.frame.work/u/benstor214)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-12-durability-testing/72512/19 "2025-07-22T19:36:04Z")
> [@BigT](#): > > Thoroughly tested. Purely out of security concerns! You cannot be too careful… ---
**Author:** ![Megaboz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/megaboz/32/36141_2.png) [@Megaboz](https://community.frame.work/u/Megaboz)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-12-durability-testing/72512/20 "2025-07-22T19:39:29Z")
I hope you hugged that poor little laptop and apologized afterward, you _monster_! Okay, I kid, but that was still painful to watch.