‘We finally have some good news for you’: Framework’s new 1 TB Gen 5 SSDs are actually cheaper than its old 500 GB drives
Framework has announced a price reduction on PCIe Gen 5 SSDs for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro. The company has qualified and sourced new SSDs from a partner, enabling it to offer 1 TB drives at a lower price point than some of its previous 500 GB options. Notably, the price cuts extend to existing pre-orders that have not yet shipped, allowing customers who placed earlier orders to benefit from the reduced pricing.
However, the price reduction is limited in scope, applying specifically and narrowly to optional PCIe Gen 5 SSDs. The company’s announcement suggests potential progress in the storage market, though broader relief from the AI-driven memory and storage shortage that has affected the industry appears unlikely. The price cuts appear to be driven by Framework’s ability to source new components at better rates rather than a fundamental shift in wider storage market conditions.
This move represents a positive development for Framework customers, particularly those considering upgrades to higher-capacity drives. The inclusion of pre-order customers in the price adjustment demonstrates the company’s commitment to fair pricing practices, though the narrowly-targeted nature of the discount suggests that broader industry pricing pressures remain.