# USB Port Definition Matrix (Framework Laptop 12)

> Below are the specifications for our  Framework Laptop 12  USB ports.  A link is provided to help with Expansion Card functionality.

Source: https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/usb-port-definition-matrix-framework-laptop-12-S1nUHTAReg

Last updated: 2026-08-18T15:34:28.305Z

Below are the specifications for our **Framework Laptop 12** USB ports.

A link is provided below to help with Expansion Card functionality.  
  

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### Framework Laptop 12 (Intel® Core™ Series 3)  
  

**Port number**

**PD**

**Power Role**

**USB**

**Display**

3

PD 3.1 (SPR)

20V/5A input, 5V/3A output\*\*  

Thunderbolt 4

DisplayPort 2.1(HBR3+DSC)\*\*\*\*\*  

4

PD 3.1 (SPR)

20V/5A input, 5V/1.5A output  

USB3.2 Gen2x1

None

2

PD 3.1 (SPR)

20V/5A input, 5V/1.5A output  

USB3.2 Gen2x1

None

1

PD 3.1 (SPR)

20V/5A input, 5V/3A output\*\*

Thunderbolt 4

DisplayPort 2.1(HBR3+DSC)\*\*\*\*\*  

[Expansion Card Functionality on Framework Laptop 12 (Intel® Core™ Series 3)](https://fr.mw/link/12_ECF_Series3)

**\*\* The first port that requests it can support 3A output. Remaining ports will then support 1.5A output.**

**\*\*\*\*\*4K@60Hz**

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### Framework Laptop 12 (13th Generation Intel®)  
  

**Port number**

**PD**

**Power Role**

**USB**

**Display**

3

PD 3.1 (SPR)

20V/5A input, 5V/3A output\*\*

USB3.2 Gen2

DisplayPort 1.4a

4

PD 3.1 (SPR)

20V/5A input, 5V/3A output\*\*

USB3.2 Gen2

DisplayPort 1.4a

1

PD 3.1 (SPR)

20V/5A input, 5V/3A output\*\*

USB3.2 Gen2

DisplayPort 1.4a

2

PD 3.1 (SPR)

20V/5A input, 5V/3A output\*\*

USB3.2 Gen2

DisplayPort 1.4a

[Expansion Card Functionality on Framework Laptop 12 (13th Gen Intel® Core™)](https://fr.mw/link/12_ECF_13thGen)

  
  
**\*\* The first port that requests it can support 3A output. Remaining ports will then support 1.5A output.**