"The Laptop 16 is getting one new CPU option, though it's in the same Ryzen AI 300 chip family that Framework used in its late-2025 refresh. The six-core Ryzen AI 5 340 option slots in below the eight-core Ryzen AI 7 350 configuration, and it brings the Laptop 16's current starting price down to $1,599 for a pre-built system or $1,249 for a DIY Edition."
"Many of the Laptop 16's other upgrades are primarily cosmetic. One is a new 'Translucent Smoke Gray Bezel' option, which joins the existing black, orange, and lavender bezels."
"The new one-piece keyboard and one-piece trackpad modules help to fix that problem, at least for people who are happy with a centered number-pad-less keyboard and a centered trackpad."
The Framework Laptop 16 introduces a new Ryzen AI 5 340 CPU option, reducing the starting price to $1,599 for pre-built systems. Cosmetic upgrades include a new Translucent Smoke Gray Bezel and a redesigned keyboard and trackpad area, now offered as single pieces. This change addresses previous modular design complaints, providing a cleaner look and improved functionality for users preferring a centered keyboard and trackpad without additional modules. The updates aim to enhance the overall user experience while maintaining upgradeability.
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