# Framework Laptop 16 User Reviews

**URL:** <https://community.frame.work/t/framework-laptop-16-user-reviews/44921>\
**Category:** Framework Laptop 16\
**Tags:** framework-laptop-16-amd-7040\
**Created:** [February 7, 2024, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-laptop-16-user-reviews/44921 "2024-02-07T17:43:47Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 2, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-laptop-16-user-reviews/44921/134 "2024-03-02T01:16:22Z")

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I will most likely be returning my batch 3 Framework Laptop 16 for the following reasons:

- The rear stand in the expansion module digs into my legs when used on my lap, as I mentioned [here](http://community.frame.work/t/the-stand-at-the-back-of-the-framework-laptop-16-expansion-module-digs-into-my-legs/46242) and [on Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/framework/comments/1b423ff/the_stand_at_the_back_of_the_framework_laptop_16/)
- Poor build quality: The input modules don’t line up and have hard plastic lines, as you can see in [these pictures](https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ai3ocq9ez7KWpHHo8)
- So-so battery life

> [@szech](#):
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> A lot of my disappointment stems from the fact that these feel like easy wins and fixes. Some bevelling here, more padding there would go a long way. And we as customers shouldn’t have to be filing, bending, padding or using a hammer (sorry, I mean engineered tapping 😛 ) to get up to the expected level of quality.
> 
> I feel like they got 90% of the way there, and needed to ship.
> 
> I hope they can improve this as a “1.1” refresh.

Exactly.

Can Framework fix these problems? Maybe, but $2,000 is a lot of money to gamble on a maybe. I’m trying not to fall for the [sunk cost fallacy](https://www.scribbr.com/fallacies/sunk-cost-fallacy/).

There are some things I like about the laptop.

- My choice of the exact ports I want (with a few limitations about placement)
  - This is my number one reason for choosing Framework. I hate dongles!

- The display is beautiful, once you [turn off AMD Veri-Bright](http://community.frame.work/t/solution-colors-on-the-display-appear-washed-out-or-over-saturated-after-installing-the-amd-graphics-driver-for-windows/46255)
- And of course unmatched repairability and upgradability

I’m very disappointed because I was so hyped and looking forward to getting this laptop for months.

I’m thinking about a couple different options:

- Downgrade to the AMD Framework 13
  - Still get to pick my ports…just fewer ports
  - Less screen real estate
  - More portable
  - More mature platform
  - Keep my storage and RAM
  - Save a little money
  - Still supporting Framework

- Switch to the base model of the 2023 Dell XPS 15 (9530) and replace the RAM and SSD with what I have
  - About the same price as a base DIY Framework 16
  - From a well-established brand
  - A sweet spot between potability and screen real estate
  - A Beautiful screen
  - All USB-C 🥲

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