PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.

The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.

The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is suitable for general use due to its capable CPU and ample RAM that ensure responsive performance across a variety of tasks, alongside a high-quality screen that enhances visual engagement. Its lightweight design and reasonable battery life afford users decent portability for everyday carry and use without frequent charging.

PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development. In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.

The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is excellent for engineering and design due to its strong CPU, ample RAM, and capable integrated GPU that can handle demanding applications and multitasking with ease. Additionally, its high-resolution IPS screen with wide color coverage and high brightness makes for clear and accurate visuals, which is crucial for design work, while its light weight and compact size ensure it's easy to carry around.

PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, and video editing work. In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.

PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.

The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.

PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability. Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify. Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.

PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.

The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is equipped with an Intel i7-1360P Iris Xe graphics, which is respectable for moderate gaming but may struggle with the most demanding games and 3D applications, and its screen refresh rate of 60 Hz is standard but not ideal for fast-paced gaming where higher refresh rates provide smoother visuals.