My name is Cyprian and I am looking for a laptop. I found out about framework few days ago and I am quite sure I will go for it.
But… I have no Idea which to pick. Top line is outside my range.
I am planning a road trip on motorcycle and I want to document it and share on YouTube. I never did video production so I don’t know what hardware would be appropriate for this task. I am quite a perfectionist so I want to make it as good as possible.
I would preciate any insides.
Also I have some Linux experience so I am going for Ubuntu.
Broadly speaking, the Framework 13 isn’t ideal for video production due to the lack of a dedicated GPU, which is desirable to accelerate encoding and decoding of video files during editing. The iGPU can also do this, but it’s much less capable than a dGPU.
That said, the more RAM you have, the better for video editing. Given that you mention Linux, I’d guess you’re planning on using DaVinci Resolve or KdenLive. The minimum recommended amount of RAM is 32 GB Dual-channel.
In terms of Intel vs AMD, I gather it’s mostly a wash. I’d lean towards AMD (7840U) due to better price / performance, but Intel has a slight leg-up due to QuickSync being available for video encoding (but, it requires programs to support it, and not all do!).
For your SSD, you’ll want a large, fast NVMe drive. 2 or 4 TB should be sufficient I’d have thought for single-project use.
For the most part, I think those things are the most critical things. The other options come down to personal preference.
As someone who uses the fw13 (amd) for video editing in premiere on windows (kind of a worst case scenario in terms of bad optimization and bloat), it’s really pretty good as compared to my experiences editing on a top spec 2020 intel imac. Make sure to get at least 32 GB ram in 2 sticks and an PCIE 4.0 NVME with cache. I run the 7640u and it’s great for editing graded 500mbps canon 5d MK4 footage and the like, so if you think you need more power you might need to step up to the 7840u. The hardware encoders are also pretty good IMO.
TLDR: 32gb ram in dual channel, cached pcie 4 m.2 ssd and 7640u work great in my experience
Seems fine, although the 1 TB drive is a bit on the small side. Also, you don’t mention the dGPU module, which likely means it’s not included - this means you’re using the iGPU on the CPU, which on the processor mentioned may be slightly faster than the 7840u in the 13, but not by enough to make a meaningful difference - so, if size is also a factor, in this case the 13 may be preferable, although the 16 has a better upgrade path by getting the dGPU module.
the iGPU doesn’t really hold it back in most cases… unless youre editing raw footage, or something that is at such a high bitrate that you’d be held back by using a dual channel set of ram.
It’s okay. for similar performance (with the 7840u) and much, much smaller size at a lower price I’d go with the framework 13.
Here is a general price breakdown of a config I’d recommend for video production.
Ryzen 7 7640u laptop - $780
SD card reader expansion card - $25
USB C expansion card - $9
USB A expansion card - $9
HDMI expansion card - $19
32GB DDR5 - $90
4tb SSD - $250
That comes out to about $1200, or closer to $1050 if you want only a 2tb SSD
For the usage you’ve laid out of making a video of your road trip, this should definitely be able to handle it. Also, what camera are you shooting on?
I think the pricing may differ by a market. The most economic new fw13 costs more than 1000 bucks. I am confused here. The FW 16 is had mentioned will cost me less.
Of it comes to my trip equipment… I don’t have a bike even and a licence . I mean I ride a bike for a long time, but I need a higher cat.
For now I have just a x100V Fuji camera. It isn’t exactly made for shooting video. Maybe I will go for something more video capable and with interchangeable lenses. But it is a maybe. I love that camera.
I will need for sure an action camera and a drone, and mics of course.
I’ve started shopping maybe not from the right place, but it’s because I need a laptop for a daily use and it is now my priority.
Once again, thanks so much for your time and help!
get the refurbished 7640u, and for storage and ram don’t buy from framework, bring your own.
for storage get either this if you want 1tb:
or this if you want 2tb:
or this if you want 4tb:
and for ram get this:
For expansion cards it is actually cheaper to get this refurbished bundle:
and an SD card reader:
Here is the price breakdown:
Framework 13 R5 7640u - $780
2TB or 4TB ssd - $52 for 1tb or $90 for 2tb or $191 for 4tb
32gb ram - $70
Refurbished expansion card pack - $34
SD expansion card - $25
For the 1tb configuration the final price is $961
For the 2tb configuration the final price is $999
For the 4tb configuration the final price is $1100
I would definitely get either the Framework 13” or used 16” Framework instead of any other brand for many reasons. Since the Framework computers can be easily repaired and upgraded by you, the user, you can save a lot of money that way which makes the long-term cost of the Framework much less expensive than much less expensive computers from other manufacturers which can’t be upgraded and usually can’t be repaired by the end user if they can be repaired at all (soldered RAM and soldered SSDs on most other brands). You will be traveling and being able to repair the computer on your trip by fixing it yourself could be invaluable. If you can easily pack the 16” model, get that one. I recently compared the price of cost of a Framework vs another comparable computer from another manufacturer and over a ten-year lifespan, the Framework cost about $100 a year whereas the other brand cost $300 a year. I recommend notebook computers to many of my friends and relatives and ever since Framework began shipping AMD based models, I’ve recommended only Framework computers. Framework computers aren’t the cheapest computers you can buy but they are excellent computers and over the long-haul, they are cheaper than any other notebook computer.
I think that if the used 16" is cheaper than the 13" in your region and the extra size does not have any negative impact for you, then it seems like a no-brainer to go for the 16". Regarding the use for video content, then the advice given by myself and others essentially covers the bases in regards to the hardware recommendations.
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. I mean I ride a bike for a long time, but I need a higher cat. 
