Enjoy the sublime pleasure of quality without sacrificing performance or value. The Ir16 GEN 2 marries the enterprise-class hardware from Carbon Systems® with the meticulous OS integration and Linux-first support from Kubuntu Focus®. Everything you see or touch exudes quality. All chassis surfaces, for example, are made with a magnesium alloy. Other highlights include the Vibrant Display, the Precision Keyboard & Touchpad, and Helpful Focus Tools.
See and enjoy more with a taller and richer display, sized just-right for clarity and efficiency.
The Focus Hardware System optimizes the display by inserting the correct kernel parameters and scaling both the GUI and virtual terminals for optimal readability.
Command your computer with precision. Type quickly and accurately on the no-flex keyboard with tactile certainty. Use 2- and 3-finger gestures on the glass touchpad to tap and scroll effortlessly through documents. Illuminate the keyboard to 4 levels with a touch of a button.
The Focus Hardware System optimizes for the keyboard and touchpad. It adjusts the Quick Hint widget to provide guidance specifically for the model keyboard, and it configures the touchpad for sensitivity and multi-touch support.
Get what you want fast. Make your life easier every day with open-source Kubuntu Focus Tools and optimizations. For example, open the power tool, unplug the AC, and see how power-saving optimizations are applied in real time. All of this is built on top of a solid Kubuntu 24.04 LTS base.
Get started with the comprehensive Welcome Wizard. Explore features from the Feature Guide. Install recommended Curated Apps using a single click. Read Guided Solutions HOWTOs created and maintained for your system. And enjoy updates to these tools delivered without fuss in regular package upgrades.
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Connect multiple displays and peripherals at once without expensive dongles or docks with high-speed ports and proven wireless technology.
Join video calls immediately with the Full HD (1080p) webcam and noise-cancelling microphone array. Flip the security cover to prevent accidental webcam use. Connect two external 4K displays using USB-C and HDMI. Edit photos immediately with the SD card reader. Even run ML and rendering tasks on an eGPU using Thunderbolt 4.
Enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Connect to a WLAN or a hotspot in a local coffee shop. Send files or control the mouse with phone and KDE Connect. Join voice calls using a Bluetooth 5.3 or wired headset. Power the system from the USB-C cable that attaches to an external monitor.
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Enjoy an ultra-portable 14-inch laptop with exceptional performance and long battery life. Dispatch demanding jobs and big data with fast, dual-channel RAM and the fastest NVMe disks.
Enjoy hushed, cool performance and long battery life with the i5-13500H processor. Get 4.7 GHz performance when you need it, but then conserve power at just 0.4 GHz at idle.
Expedite data-intensive tasks with dual-channel, high-speed RAM and top-speed NVMe disks. Sleep-and-resume and launch most apps in seconds. Few systems approach the balance of performance, battery life, value, reliability, ongoing Linux integration, and support.
Enjoy seamless desktop performance with Iris® Xe integrated graphics. Add two 4K monitors to expand the display area when at your desk and charge the laptop at the same time. Play mid-level games like CS:GO, Team Fortress 2, Left for Dead, Dota 2, and Minecraft at medium-to-high settings and respectable frame rates. And enjoy the simplicity and efficiency of an iGPU available wherever you go.
If you require class-leading GPU capabilities for visualization, machine learning, video editing, or games, we recommend considering an Nvidia eGPU, or looking at a system like the Focus M2. However, if your needs are more modest, you should be very pleased with the performance and stability of this iGPU.
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We benchmark Focus systems extensively to optimize for compatibility and performance. We hope you find the highlights below helpful when assessing the capabilities of the Ir16 GEN 2, and encourage you to compare the results with other devices.
The i5-13500H is a powerful and energy efficient laptop CPU, with strong single- and multicore scores. Apps load quickly, and sleep-resume is nearly instantaneous.
Highly threaded tasks scale well thanks to a generous 18 MB Smart Cache. If you need more performance, you might consider a mobile workstation like the Focus M2 with double the cores, threads, and Smart Cache.
| Geekbench 5 | ||||
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| Model | Processor | Single-Core | Multi-Core | |
| Ir16 GEN 2 | i5-13500H | 1,836 | 9,975 | |
| Ir14 GEN 1 | i5-12450H | 1,779 | 7,753 | |
| XE GEN 1 | i5-1135G7 | 1,515 | 5,370 | |
| M2 GEN 5 Workstation | i9-14900HX | 2,288 | 21,593 | |
We found fluid frame rates from 40-90 FPS at medium-to-high settings for mid-level games like CS:GO, Team Fortress 2, Left for Dead, Dota 2, and Minecraft. We only ship dual-channel RAM to ensure maximum iGPU performance.
| Benchmark | Ir16 GEN 2 | Ir14 GEN 1 | XE GEN 2 | M2 GEN 5 RTX 4060 |
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| Unigine Superposition | 21/2,862 | 11/1,524 | 15/2,019 | 124/16,511 |
| Unigine Heaven | 37/943 | 22/559 | 29/727 | 238/5,983 |
All benchmarks were run on AC power in default Balanced mode. Compositing was disabled using the SUPER + F12 shortcut. Max fan volume was 32 dB two feet from screen center.
Unigine Superposition was run at Medium - 1080p. Unigine Heaven was run at Medium - 1080, Normal tessellation, 2x AA. All results show average FPS / Score.
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We try to provide all the details you need to decide if the Ir16 GEN 2 is right for you. If you have any questions, please call 844-536-2871 or write TellMeMore@kfocus.org.
| DISPLAY | ● 16.0” (406mm) LED IPS @ 90 Hz ● WQXGA 2560 x 1600 16:10 ● Narrow Bezel Matte ● Viewing Angles > 150/150/150° ● Open Angle of 145° ● Vibrant > 100% sRGB Color ● Max Brightness > 450cd/m² ● Max Contrast > 1200:1 ● Connect up to 2 external displays at 4k with USB-C and HDMI |
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| PROCESSOR | Intel Core i5-13500H
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| GRAPHICS | Intel Iris® Xe Graphics
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| MEMORY | Dual Channel DDR5-4800 or DDR5-5200
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| STORAGE | 2 x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4 x 4
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| CHASSIS | ● All Magnesium Alloy External Surfaces ● Resin Screen Bezel and Keys ● 3.3 lb (1.5 kg) with Battery ● 14.0 x 9.7 x 0.7 in (356 x 246 x 18 mm) ● User Accessible Components Include Disk, RAM, Wi-Fi, Battery, Fans |
| BATTERY | ● 80 WHr Embedded 4 Cell Smart Lithium-Ion Battery ● Up To 8 Hours Modest Use with Medium-Low Display Brightness, 6 Hours Typical ● Continuous Video Playback Loop: 7.5 hours ● 90 Minute Fast-Charge |
| POWER SUPPLY | ● 90W AC Adapter
● Optional 100 W USB-C Charging ● Many USB-C Monitors can Charge and Display Simultaneously |
| KEYBOARD | ● Single Zone White LED Backlight ● User Configurable 4 Levels with Function Key ● Kubuntu Super Key |
| TOUCHPAD | ● Precision Glass Centered 6.1 x 4.0 in (155 x 102 mm) Touchpad ● Configured with Multi-Touch and Finger Scroll ● Quick Toggle Meta + Space |
| NETWORK AND BLUETOOTH | ● Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 211, M.2 2230 Card
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| WEBCAM | ● 2.1 MegaPixel HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) ● Top-Center Mounted ● Integrated Microphone Array ● Physical Security Shutter ● In-Use Blue LED Indicator |
| SOUND | ● Integrated Microphone Array with Noise Suppression ● 2 x 2 W Speakers ● High Definition Analog Over 3.5mm 2-in-1 Audio Jack ● Digital Audio Over HDMI |
| PORTS | ● 1 x USB-C 3.2 / Thunderbolt 4 / 100 W DC-IN, DisplayPort, Up to 40 Gbit/s ● 1 x USB-C 3.2, Up to 10 Gbit/s ● 1 x HDMI 2.1 ● 2 x USB-A 3.1 ● 1 x SD Card Reader ● 1 x 2-in-1 Audio Jack - Headphone and Microphone ● 1 x Kensington Lock ● 1 x DC-IN Power Connection |
| SLOTS AND EXPANSION | 3 x M.2 Card Slots
Other Expansion Opportunities
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| COOLING | ● Dual Fans With Heat Pipes ● BIOS Controlled Fan Profiles ● Quiet by Default ● "Silent" Profile Available |
| SECURITY | ● Kensington Lock Mount ● Webcam Physical Security Shutter ● Webcam In-Use Blue LED Indicator ● Optional No-Cost Full Disk Encryption ● Optional Pre-Configured YubiKey 5 NFC 2FA |
| WARRANTY | One- to Three-Year Limited Warranty with Unmatched Linux-First Support |
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