Framework 13 Pro sells out through August as Ubuntu sales lead Windows

If you were planning to get your hands on the Framework 13 Pro, you'll have to sit tight until August. With the device up for pre-order, Framework has already burned through its early stock. As demand outpaces supply, Framework is already down to Batch 8, with more users choosing Ubuntu over Windows, per the company. This certainly shows that its "MacBook Pro for Linux users" appeal is quite real.

In a tweet on X (spotted by PC Gamer), Framework highlighted how the 13 Pro is flying off shelves. While the company had slated initial batches for June-July, it has pushed the latest batch back to August. In addition, buyers are choosing pre-built configurations with Ubuntu over Windows. As the Framework 13 Pro is Ubuntu Certified, buyers can select Ubuntu 24.04 LTS or Windows 11 Pro right out of the box, and it seems the Linux crowd is leading the charge.

Framework hasn't specified whether these numbers include the DIY Edition or just the pre-built models. On the DIY side, users typically bring their own storage and OS to save money, so most users rarely purchase a Windows key. Even when looking at DIY (Windows/No OS) and pre-built (Windows/Ubuntu) models together, Framework's claim that Ubuntu is leading the charge seems like a safe bet.

It's no surprise that early adopters prefer Linux, but whether this split will hold depends on the 13 Pro's long-term popularity. Framework has already given 13 Pro units to Fedora, Arch, NixOS, and Mint developers to test power management and the new haptic sensor before launch. This ensures a hassle-free MacBook-like experience, so you spend less time troubleshooting and more time actually getting work done.

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Unveiled earlier this week, the Framework 13 Pro refines its 2021 chassis and design. The new CNC-milled aluminum delivers a unibody-like feel, with creature comforts like a haptic trackpad and a 13.5-inch 2.8K (2880x1920) display with 30-120 Hz VRR. At its core are Intel's latest Core Ultra 300 (Panther Lake) chips, paired with a larger 74 Wh battery that, according to Framework, doubles the predecessor's battery life.

Early testers praise the device's battery life and performance. While it may not be as fast as Apple's M5 family, the Framework offers modularity, an open-source ecosystem, affordable parts, and repairability. Independent reviews are expected in June alongside the first retail shipments, but reviews could arrive sooner if units ship early.