The smart read on Framework Desktop
About Framework Desktop
Framework Desktop is a compact 4.5-litre modular desktop computer built around a standard Mini-ITX mainboard, a Flex-ATX power supply and a CNC aluminium shell made with 50% post-consumer recycled aluminium. The repairable, upgradeable Framework Desktop runs an AMD Ryzen AI Max processor with up to 128GB of memory and two M.2 NVMe storage sockets, and every module and spare part is sold with free repair guides in the Framework Marketplace. Engineered for longevity and low e-waste, the Framework Desktop lets owners swap storage, fans, front USB-C expansion cards and the whole mainboard instead of replacing the machine.
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How Framework Desktop compares across published ratings
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| Directory | Published result | What it measures or reports | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNET ↗ | 7.7/10 | Product performance and value, not sustainability | 10 Feb 2026Captured 1 Sep 2026 |
| Tom's Guide ↗ | 4.5/5 | Product performance and value, not sustainability | 7 Aug 2025Captured 24 Aug 2026 |
| The Throne Scan | Recorded result | What we read, device by device | Current HTT record |
External results are quoted from the linked directory record and are never converted into the Throne Scan scale.
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