Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Framework vs Scan
Where Framework and Scan differ
| Compare |  Framework | Scan ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $499 | £48.98 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 yearsHigher |
| Return window | 30 daysHigher | 14 days |
| Markets | AU, AT, BE, BG, CA, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GE, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, NZ, PL, PT, RO, SE, SG, SI, SK, TW, USCovers more | GB |
| Most memory (GB) | 128 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Build to order (Yes).
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Key differences
- Scan scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.8.
- Warranty is higher at Scan: 3 years vs 1 year.
- Return window is higher at Framework: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only Framework offers Community.
- Support channels: only Scan offers Chat, Phone.
- Founded is lower at Scan: 1986 vs 2020.
- Products: only Scan offers Desktop.
- Markets: only Framework offers AU, AT, BE.
Our verdict on each
Framework
Framework suits buyers who plan to keep a machine for years and like choosing their own parts, and it scores 8.8 overall. Framework starts at $499 for a laptop, which is not the lowest figure among the brands compared, while warranty cover runs 1 year.
Scan
Scan suits buyers who want one UK store for a machine built to order plus the monitors, headsets and controllers that go with it, with 3 years of cover on its own systems. The trust side scores 9.8, and the 14 day returns window is the number worth holding on to.
Score breakdown
| Area | Framework | Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0Cost scores 9, with the price ranking placing Framework at 21 of 34. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 8.9Build to order is offered with 30 days of returns and 1 year of warranty cover, for an offer score of 8.9. | 9.2HigherEntry pricing of £48.98 across laptop, gaming laptop and desktop, with build to order and an extended warranty on top. |
| Trust | 8.1Framework Computer Inc is a US company founded in 2020 offering email, help centre and community support, for a trust score of 8.1. | 9.8Higher3 years of cover, a 14 day returns window and support on email, chat and phone. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Framework | Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop brands | 45 of 78 | 28 of 78 |
| Gaming laptops | 24 of 33 | 16 of 33 |
| Gaming PCs | 30 of 41 | 19 of 41 |
| Desktops and mini PCs | 45 of 62 | 29 of 62 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Framework | Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United Kingdom |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Framework | Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Laptop, Gaming laptop, Mini pc, Gaming pc | Laptop, Gaming laptop, Desktop, Gaming pc, Mini pcCovers more |
| Operating systems | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Graphics | Amd, Intel, Nvidia | Nvidia, Amd, Intel |
| Legal entity | Framework Computer Inc | Scan Computers International Ltd |
| Headquarters | United States | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2020 | 1986Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Cameras and drones
| Fact | Framework | Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Top video resolution | Not confirmed | 8k |
| Flight time (min) | Not confirmed | 23 |
| Weight (g) | Not confirmed | 126 |
| Stabilisation | Not confirmed | Yes |
Monitors and peripherals
| Fact | Framework | Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Highest refresh rate (Hz) | Not confirmed | 720 |
| Panel types | Not confirmed | Ips, Va, Oled |
| Wireless peripherals | Not confirmed | Yes |
Gaming gear
| Fact | Framework | Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Not confirmed | Pc, Playstation, Xbox, Switch, Mobile |
| Battery life | Not confirmed | 70 hours |
Electronics stores
| Fact | Framework | Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Not confirmed | Computers, Audio, Gaming, Cameras |
| Extended warranty | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Click and collect | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Framework | Scan | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 3 yearsabove the median | 2 years |
| Return window | 30 daysat the median | 14 daysbelow the median | 30 days |
| Most memory (GB) | 128above the median | Not confirmed | 64 |
Median across 45 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Framework
Pros
- Build to order is offered, so the specification is settled when you order rather than picked for you.
- The range spans laptop, gaming laptop and mini pc, so several computer types come from the same maker with a similar approach.
- Memory reaches 128 GB in the desktop, so a heavier memory load is a decision taken at order time.
Cons
- Warranty cover of 1 year is the weak side of the deal, and the upper quartile for warranty length on the site runs 2, so buyers keeping a machine longer feel it.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, while 53.9% of brands on the site add phone support.
- Framework's entry price of $499 is not the cheapest figure in this comparison, so a buyer on a tight budget has other machines to weigh.
Scan
Pros
- Scan builds to order, so a machine can be specified part by part rather than picked from a fixed shelf range.
- Cover on its own systems runs 3 years, and Scan ranks 1 of 34 brands compared on warranty length.
- The store spans laptops, gaming laptops, desktops, gaming PCs and mini PCs, so a household can do its computing in one basket.
Cons
- Trading is limited to GB, so delivery, returns and warranty claims stop at the UK border.
- Operating systems listed are Windows and Linux, so a buyer after a Mac or a ChromeOS machine finds nothing on the shelf here.
- Graphics choices are limited to nvidia, amd and intel, so anyone after Apple silicon hardware has to look elsewhere.
Who each suits
Framework
Who it suits
- Buyers who settle on their own specification, since build to order is offered.
- Linux users as much as Windows users, because both Windows and Linux are offered.
- Shoppers inside AU, AT and AU who want several computer types from the same maker.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want a machine off a shelf rather than a specification set at order, where GEEKOM's mini pc and laptop are the closer fit for a quick small PC purchase.
- Readers who want every computer type compared side by side, since Scan lists laptop, gaming laptop and desktop under a single roof while Framework is built to order.
- Gaming desktop buyers, since CyberPowerPC lists laptop, gaming laptop and desktop and Framework's laptop, gaming laptop and mini pc does not list a desktop.
Scan
Who it suits
- UK buyers who want a PC specified to their own parts list instead of a fixed configuration.
- Shoppers who want a laptop, a desktop, a mini PC, a monitor and a headset from one seller under a single returns window.
- Gamers who want nvidia, amd and intel graphics options and controllers for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and mobile in the same order.
Who should look elsewhere
- GEEKOM, whose mini pc and laptop range is the compact computer route when that is all you need.
- CyberPowerPC, whose laptop, gaming laptop and desktop list is a tighter gaming machine route for a buyer who only wants rigs.
Country by country
| Country | Framework | Scan |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Framework
How much does a Framework machine cost at entry?+
Pricing starts at $499 for a Framework laptop, and that figure places the brand at 21 of 34 in the price ranking. The same maker covers laptop, gaming laptop and mini pc, so a mini PC or a gaming PC is configured rather than bought as a separate budget.
How long is the warranty?+
Warranty cover runs 1 year, which matches 1 across the brands on the site, while the upper quartile sits at 2. Buyers keeping a machine for years should weigh that gap carefully, because cover is the part that ages worst.
Scan
What does a Scan computer cost, and does the price change later?+
Prices are set per product rather than as a subscription, and the entry figure across the store is £48.98. Nothing recurs, so the amount committed at entry is the amount that stands later, with no renewal charge added afterwards. Budget for the machine itself rather than for a cycle of payments.
Can Scan build a computer to my own parts list?+
Scan builds to order, so a machine can be specified part by part instead of being chosen from a fixed shelf range. That suits buyers who already know the graphics card and memory they want. Ready configurations drawn from laptop, gaming laptop and desktop sit alongside it for anyone who would rather take a finished build.