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VALIDATED LINUX SYSTEMS

checkboxKernels & Devices   checkboxDesktop & Apps   checkGPU & AI Drivers


FEATURE COMPARISON

WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

MODEL
Feature
17.3 M2 GEN 5
4080 & 4090
17.3 M2 GEN 5
4060 & 4070
15.6 M2 GEN 5Ir16 GEN 2Ir14 GEN 2NX GEN 2
Display (in)17.317.315.616.014.0
Resolution2560x14402560x14402560x14402560x16001920x1200n/a
NumPadn/a
Dimensions (in)15.6 x 10.9 x .9815.6 x 10.3 x .9814.1 x 9.4 x 0.9814.1 x 9.7 x 0.712.4 x 8.6 x 0.74.6 x 4.4 x 2.1
Battery (Wh)9980808053n/a
Weight (lb)7.256.175.293.303.001.32
CPUi9-14900HXi9-14900HXi9-14900HXi5-13500Hi5-13500Hi7-1260P
i5-1240P
GPURTX 4090
RTX 4080
RTX 4070
RTX 4060
RTX 4070
RTX 4060
Iris XeIris XeIris Xe
Max Disk (TB)12.08.08.08.08.08.0
Max RAM (GB)969696969664
Max RAM (MHz)5200 DDR55200 DDR55200 DDR55200 DDR55200 DDR53200 DDR4
Ethernet
RJ-45 Gigabit
2.52.52.52.5
Intel® WI-FI6E AX2116E AX2116E AX2116E AX2016E AX2016E AX211
Headphone
Audio Jack
Microphone
+ S/PDIF
Built-In
Microphones
HDMI1 x 2.11 x 2.11 x 2.11 x 2.11 x 2.12 x 2.1
Mini Display-
Port 1.4
USB-C with
DisplayPort 1.4
222112
Dual-Mode
Bluetooth 5.2
Kensington
Lock Mount
USB-A222222
USB-C Total222222
USB-C with
Thunderbolt
211112
SD Card Reader1 x Micro SD1 x Micro SD1 x SDXC1 x SDXC

SYSTEM MATRIX

SUPPORTED MODELS

Model are validated for a minimum of 3 years after the last sale. This includes all updates for the OS (e.g. 22.04 to 24.04), and kernel updates. We also test all major graphics drivers updates, and major desktop updates. Click on a model name below to see the specification page.

Detail
Year
Model
Name
Kernel
6.5/6.8
iGPU
i915
dGPU
Nvidia 535
Desktop
Plasma 5.27
Apps
Curated
Tested
Thru
2024i9-14900HX
M2 GEN 5
TBD 2028
2024Ir16 GEN 2TBD 2028
2024Ir14 GEN 2TBD 2028
2023i9-13900HX
M2 GEN 5
MAY 2027
2023Ir14 GEN 1APR 2027
2023NX GEN 2TBD 2028
2023XE GEN 2MAR 2026
2022M2 GEN 4MAR 2026
2022NX GEN 1OCT 2026
2021M2 GEN 3MAR 2025
2021M2 GEN 2DEC 2024
2021XE GEN 1JAN 2026
2020M2  GEN 1DEC 2024
2020M1 GEN 1DEC 2024

The last planned validation date is shown in the Tested Thru column. This is a minimum of 3 years past the last sale date for a model. We support and validate only OSes per the Canonical support schedule. For example, we will validate Kubuntu 22.04 LTS through April 2025 and Kubuntu 24.04 LTS through April 2027.

JUST-WORKS BLISS

When the upstream proposes changes to the Kernel, Desktop, or Video Drivers, the Focus Team validates them on your hardware. Models are tested for a minimum of 3 years after last sale. If an issue is found, we work with KDE, Kubuntu, Ubuntu, Linux Kernel, and other teams to help fix it. We also pin "known-good-version" packages until the issue is resolved so you don’t see it.

The Focus Team performs validation testing in good faith to deliver better and more reliable software; however, this cannot change the Terms of Use of any software package. Please see the Terms and Conditions page to locate the terms for each package.

checkboxKernels & Devices

The Focus Team runs extensive automated and manual tests when the upstream proposes any kernel update. We test many external and internal devices, connectors, and usage scenarios.

  • Full System Stress Test
  • Hardware Configuration Subsystem
  • Power Management Subsystem

  • CPU Benchmark Performance
  • GPU Graphics Performance
  • GPU AI, ML Performance
  • Disk Performance
  • Wi-Fi Performance
  • Ethernet Performance
  • Application Performance (Steam Game)

  • GPU AI, CUDA, and ML Support Libraries
  • GPU Graphics Compatbility with Steam and Proton
  • GPU Switching

  • 3 or 4 Simultaneous Displays
  • Audio over Analog, Bluetooth, and HDMI
  • Hot-Plugging Displays and Peripherals
  • Onboard Display Performance and Brightness Controls
  • Onboard Keyboard LEDs
  • Onboard Webcam and Mic
  • Suspend and Resume with Peripherals
  • Touchpad Performance and Controls

  • USB External Microphone
  • USB External SD Card Reader
  • USB External Webcam
  • USB, Wireless Keyboards, Mice
  • Wi-Fi and Wired Network Performance

checkboxDesktop & Apps

The Focus Team runs extensive automated and manual tests when the upstream proposes major update to KDE Plasma or Frameworks.

  • Activities and Virtual Desktops
  • All Core Desktop Themes
  • CPU Benchmark Performance
  • Desktop Help Links
  • Extra Tests for JetBrains, Insync, Dropbox, Steam
  • Extra Tests for KeePassXC, BackInTime
  • Extra Tests for Zoom, Slack, Skype, IntelliJ

  • Icon Placement
  • Input Gestures
  • Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Kubuntu Focus Tools
  • Laptop Hot Keys
  • Launch and Basics for All Curated Apps
  • Power Management Subsystem
  • Hints Widget Content
  • System Tray Operations
  • Wallpapers
  • Welcome Wizard

checkboxGPU & ML Drivers

The Focus Team runs extensive automated and manual tests when the upstream proposes a major update to GPU drivers. We also coordinate the integration of CUDA, ML, and AI libraries with the official Ubuntu GPU drivers.

  • Accommodations for eGPUs
  • GPU AI, CUDA, and ML Support Libraries
  • GPU AI, ML Test Suite Installation
  • GPU AI, ML Test Suite Performance
  • GPU Graphics Compatbility with Steam and Proton
  • GPU Graphics Performance
  • GPU Switching

* Validation support extends for a minimum of 3 years after the last date of sale for each model.

 FREE SHIPPING: Applies to shipping to continental US and Canada. All orders are fully insured and signature verified. Shipping costs to other locations are reduced by an equivalent value, which varies by model.

 5-DAY TURNAROUND: Unless otherwise noted, all units are in-stock for timely holiday builds, and are typically shipped within 3-5 business days. All RAM, NVMe drives, and SSD drives are name-brand leaders renowned for reliability and high performance. These components are firmware-upgraded, stress-tested, and warrantied for your system.

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