Framework's 16-inch modular laptop uses six user-swappable expansion card slots instead of fixed ports, letting owners choose their own connectivity mix. Two of the six slots (positions 1 and 4) support USB4 at 40 Gbps with DisplayPort Alt Mode; the remaining four slots support USB 3.2 Gen 2. The AMD Ryzen 7040 platform does not support Thunderbolt. A representative standard configuration includes two USB-C, two USB-A, one HDMI, and one MicroSD expansion card.
Framework Laptop 16 with 6 modular expansion slots: 2x USB4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, MicroSD (representative config).
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Framework
- Release Year
- 2024
- Model Number
- FRANBMCP04
- Category
- laptop
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB Type-C (USB4 40Gbps) | 2 | USB-C USB4 Expansion Card (Slots 1 & 4) | 40 Gbps, DisplayPort Alt Mode, up to 140W PD; modular expansion cards in high-speed slots |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 2 | USB-A Expansion Card (Slots 2 & 5) | 10 Gbps via USB-A expansion cards in standard-speed slots |
| HDMI 2.1 (Type A - Standard) | 1 | HDMI Expansion Card (Slot 3) | HDMI 2.1 output via modular expansion card; supports 4K and higher resolutions |
| MicroSD Card Slot (UHS-II) | 1 | MicroSD Expansion Card (Slot 6) | UHS-II MicroSD expansion card; swappable for other card types |
Notes & Compatibility
Ports are fully modular via expansion cards — this entry documents the most common retail configuration. Slots 1 and 4 support USB4 40Gbps, DisplayPort Alt Mode, and 240W PD; slots 2, 3, 5, 6 support USB 3.2 Gen 2. AMD platform: no Thunderbolt support. Optional AMD Radeon RX 7700S GPU expansion bay on select configs. Users can swap cards without tools.
