We have the first gen framework and while we haven't noticed any fan noise issue, its used to write a novel mostly, so we wouldn't be heating it up anyway.

Switching power modes (in windows, haven't ran linux on it yet) does wonders for the fan, but can also destroy certain workloads. I often run DJ software and I can't use Rekordbox in eco modes. Have to be in ballanced or performance. Note that none of this is surprising. DJ software is not lightweight. With it running fan spin is painful in performance mode, but doesn't bother me in balanced.

I can't use some of the more power hungry features in Rekordbox without fan noise issues. Stem separation for example (newer features that separate vocals, drums, melody etc). I never expected to, those need beefy laptops, and I went for the weakest model (for unrelated reasons). It works in performance mode but the fan is really killing me.

Yes. I know most people are unfamiliar with DJ software, but it's the best example I have. And yes, since we're talking DJ software, the music obviously overpowers the fans when there are speakers and a crowd around. I notice the fans at home when practicing.

[Edit/tldr]: Battery saver / eco modes = no fan issues. Balanced mode = fan, but ok. Performance mode = fan is among the worst I've heard on a laptop. I still recommend the laptop overall.

Normally fine, but around my majority-mac coworkers, it stands out quite a bit. Silent 90% of the time though.

This youtube reviewer suggests that while fan noise was his primary complaint with the intel model, this amd version is much improved in that regard.

Half that statement is true. They're not great, for a variety of reasons, and the fan is quite noisy.

The main thing I learned buying a Framework laptop and a Macbook Air M2 within a year of one another is how low I rank repairability among my priorities.