Framework

Framework is doing something few laptop makers dare to try: building machines meant to be opened, upgraded, and kept for a decade instead of replaced. The Expansion Card port system and swappable mainboards genuinely deliver on the repairability promise, backed by a 10/10 iFixit score that isn't marketing spin. Internals lean on off-the-shelf Intel or AMD silicon rather than bleeding-edge custom engineering, so raw performance trails some rivals at the same price. Support leans heavily on community forums and self-service, which suits DIY-minded buyers but can frustrate those wanting hand-holding. For anyone tired of glued-shut electronics and planned obsolescence, Framework is one of the few brands actually walking the walk, even if the upfront cost and small-company scale mean some rough edges remain.