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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 515.6 M2 GEN 5Ir16 GEN 2Ir14 GEN 2NX GEN 2
Display (in)17.315.616.014.0
Resolution2560x14402560x14402560x16001920x1200n/a
NumPadn/a
Dimensions (in)15.6 x 10.9 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)99808053n/a
Weight (lb)7.255.293.303.001.32
CPUi9-14900HXi9-14900HXi5-13500Hi5-13500Hi7-1260P
i5-1240P
GPURTX 4090
RTX 4080
RTX 4070
RTX 4070
RTX 4060
Iris XeIris XeIris Xe
Max Disk (TB)12.08.08.08.08.0
Max RAM (GB)9696969664
Max RAM (MHz)5200 DDR55200 DDR55200 DDR55200 DDR53200 DDR4
Ethernet
RJ-45 Gigabit
2.52.52.5
Intel® WI-FI6E AX2116E AX2116E AX2116E AX2016E AX211
Headphone
Audio Jack
Microphone
+ S/PDIF
Built-In
Microphones
HDMI1 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
22112
Dual-Mode
Bluetooth 5.2
Kensington
Lock Mount
USB-A22222
USB-C Total22222
USB-C with
Thunderbolt
21112
SD Card Reader1 x Micro SD1 x SDXC1 x SDXC

SYSTEM MATRIX

SUPPORTED MODELS

Model are support for a minimum of 3 years after last sale. We maintain bench systems for each and test updates on them. This includes all distribution updates, kernel updates (with extensive peripheral tests), major graphics drivers updates, Focus tools, and major desktop updates. Click on the model below to see the specification page.

Detail
Year
Model
Name
Kernel
6.5/6.8 hwe
iGPU
i915
dGPU
Nvidia 535
Desktop
Plasma 5.27
Apps
Curated
2024i9-14900HX
M2 GEN 5
2024Ir16 GEN 2
2024Ir14 GEN 2
2023i9-13900HX
M2 GEN 5
2023Ir14 GEN 1
2023NX GEN 2
2023XE GEN 2
2022M2 GEN 4
2022NX GEN 1
2021M2 GEN 3
2021M2 GEN 2
2021XE GEN 1
2020M2  GEN 1
2020M1 GEN 1

JUST-WORKS BLISS

We release important updates only after we’ve tested them for your hardware. We work with KDE, Kubuntu, Ubuntu, and other teams to help fix issues too. Actions include submitting and tracking bugs, testing and reporting, creating feature proposals, developing code changes, and even assembling kernel patches.

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

  • Power Saver Subsystem
  • Hardware Config Subsystem
  • Full System Stress Test
  • CPU with Benchmarks
  • AI Support Libraries
  • GPU AI Machine Learning Suite Perf Tests
  • GPU Graphics Drivers with Steam
  • GPU Switching
  • Bluetooth Audio
  • Analog and HDMI Audio
  • Suspend and Resume with Peripheral Resume
  • Hot-plugging
  • Touchpad
  • Attached Display with Brightness
  • Onboard Webcam and Mic
  • Onboard Keyboard LEDs
  • Wi-Fi and Wired Network
  • USB External SD Card Reader
  • USB External Webcam
  • USB External Microphone
  • USB, Wireless Keyboards, Mice
  • 3 or 4 Simultaneous Displays

checkboxDesktop & Apps

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

  • AI Support Libraries
  • Activities and Virtual Desktops
  • All Core Desktop Themes
  • Desktop Help Links
  • Extra Tests for JetBrains, Insync, Dropbox, Steam
  • Extra Tests for KeePassXC, BackInTime
  • Extra Tests for Zoom, Slack, Skype, IntelliJ
  • GPU AI Machine Learning Suite Perf Tests
  • GPU Graphics Drivers with Steam
  • GPU Switching
  • Icon Placement
  • Input Gestures
  • Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Kubuntu Focus Tools
  • Laptop Hot Keys
  • Launch and Basics for All Curated Apps
  • Power Saver Subsystem
  • Quick Help 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 Machine Learning Installation and Benchmark
  • GPU Graphics Benchmarks
  • Steam and Simulation Apps, Vulkan and OpenGL
  • Updates to AI Libraries

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

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