Focus M2 GEN 5
The M2 GEN 5 mobile workstation delivers the best out-of-the-box Linux experience with the most powerful mobile hardware. The astounding 32-thread CPU, dazzling RTX 40-series GPUs, high-speed DDR5 RAM, and NVMe 4.0 storage makes it a superb choice for machine learning, 3D modeling, Kubernetes clusters, AAA Steam games, and content creation. The 17.3" model has incredible display and performance with a trim footprint and price.
Blaze through single- and multicore jobs like never before. The i9-14900HX “Raptor Lake Refresh” CPU features 24 cores, 32 threads and 36 MB of Smart Cache. Combined with high-speed DDR5 RAM, the M2 GEN 5 CPU performance exceeds most mobile and desktop systems. Geekbench tests show performance increases of 21% and 69% for single- and multi-core scores over the i7-12700 CPU from the M2 GEN 4.[01]
The RTX 4080 and 4090 systems enjoy around 5% higher maximum CPU performance thanks to 330 W power supplies instead of the 280 W units provided with the other configurations.
Get amazing performance and features with performance-tuned[02] Nvidia® GeForce® RTX Ada Lovelace GPUs. Third-gen ray-tracing and 4th-gen tensor cores provide a vast performance to jump up to machine learning, video editing, simulations, 3D rendering, and Steam games.
Run ML pipelines 90% faster than the previous mobile king, the RTX 3080 Ti M. The RTX 4090 M also renders Blender video and scenes 116% faster. These GPUs outperform all but the most expensive and advanced graphics cards available for the desktop.
Each laptop also has an integrated Intel UHD GPU with 32 execution units clocked up to 1.65 GHz. The M2 will remind you to switch to this mode when on battery to conserve power. It provides strong desktop performance and is also useful when you want to use all the VRAM of the Nvidia GPU for tasks like ML or 3D rendering.
Enjoy simple beauty without sacrificing performance. The M2 GEN 5 marries enterprise-class hardware with meticulous OS integration and Linux-first support. All exterior surfaces are aluminum alloy, with a resin screen bezel and excellent build quality. Everything you see, touch, or hear exudes quality, include the Audio & Visual, Precise Keyboard & Touchpad, and Focus Tools.
Enjoy a feast for your eyes and ears. Tackle demanding simulations and games on a 17.3" IPS QHD (2560 x 1440) display with 100% DCI-P3 color, 350 nit brightness, 240 Hz G-Sync, and wide viewing angles (> 135°).
Entertain your friends with crisp and loud high-dynamic-range stereo speakers. Join meetings with near-zero setup using the integrated noise-cancelling microphone array and the crisp, 2.0 megapixel 1080p webcam. Secure against prying eyes with the physical cam cover.
The Focus Hardware System optimizes the display and sound by setting the correct kernel parameters and the nominal DPI for both the GUI and virtual terminals.
Command your computer with authority. Light your keys with one of 65,536 colors. Type quickly and accurately with reliable scissor mechanisms and 3.5 mm of travel. Use 2- and 3-finger gestures on the precision glass touchpad to tap and scroll effortlessly through documents.
The Focus Hardware System optimizes for the keyboard and touchpad: it adjusts the Hints Widget to provide guidance specifically for the model; it configures the touchpad driver for sensitivity and multi-touch support; and it provides a tool to set and preserve the keyboard’s LED color.
Make hard things easy with open-source Kubuntu Focus Tools. This are integrated with the excellent and compatible Kubuntu 24.04 LTS OS. For example, open Power and Fan, unplug the AC, and see how power-saving optimizations are applied in real time. Or run System Rollback to restore your system to a snapshot from 2 weeks ago with just a few clicks.
Get started fast with the comprehensive Welcome Wizard. Explore features from the Feature Guide. Configure, install, and launch Curated Apps with a single click. Complete complex workflows in record time with Guided Solutions. Get enhancements automatically with Regular Software Updates. And there are many more[03].
Communicate fast with the latest Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Ethernet technologies. Enjoy the ease of connecting just about anything to 10 high-speed ports without expensive dongles or docks.
Rapidly communicate using the latest technologies like 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3, whether at home, at work, or on the road.
Connect to anything, anytime, with all the high-speed ports you need. For example, you can surround yourself with three external 4K monitors, run ML on an eGPU, navigate with a wireless mouse and keyboard, and charge-and-debug a phone. All at the same time.
We benchmark all Focus systems extensively to optimize for compatibility and performance. We hope you find the highlights below helpful when assessing the capabilities of the M2 GEN 5. We encourage you to compare the results here with your device or others.
Run GPU-accelerated AI in minutes with the Focus Deep Learning Suite. It guides you to install Anaconda and then add and test TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Jupyter Notebook as needed. Develop with industry-standard PyCharm from the included JetBrains Toolbox.
The RTX 4090 M shows an astounding 90% performance increase over the last-gen RTX 3080 Ti M on AI Bench. Even the RTX 4080 M is 53% faster. The TSMC “4N” lithography and evolutionary features make the 40-series GPUs substantially more efficient than the 30-series.
We continuously validate, curate, and pin the Deep Learning Suite, graphics drivers, CUDA, cuDNN, TensorRT, and OptiX to always provide excellent performance, reliability, and compatibility across ML and GPU workloads. Get all these improvements through normal software updates.
| Results[05,06,07] | RTX 4090 M | RTX 4080 M | RTX 4070 M | RTX 3080 Ti M | RTX 4060 M | RTX 3070 Ti M | RTX 3060 M |
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| Inference | 26,263 | 21,077 | 13,343 | 14,245 | 11,843 | 13,153 | 10,265 |
| Training | 31,791 | 25,201 | 15,872 | 16,034 | 14,164 | 14,782 | 11,806 |
| AI Score | 58,054 | 46,277 | 29,215 | 30,279 | 26,007 | 27,935 | 22,071 |
| Video RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 6 GB |
The i9-14900HX CPU leaps ahead of the prior-gen M2's i7-12700H by 21% single-core, and 69% multi-core. The superior cooling and the high-speed DDR5 RAM enable the 8 performance cores, 16 efficiency cores, and 32 threads of the “Raptor Lake Refresh” processor to achieve peak performance.
| M2 GEN 5 | M2 GEN 5 | M2 GEN 4 | M2 GEN 3 | M2 GEN 2 | |
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| CPU | i9 14900HX | i9 13900HX | i7 12700H | i7 11800H | i7 10870H |
| GB 5 Single GB 5 Multi | 2,288 21,539 | 2,120 19,807 | 1,893 12,753 | 1,690 10,410 | 1,422 8,121 |
| GB 6 Single GB 6 Multi | 3,208 17,274 | 2,881 15,616 | 2,560 12,060 | na | na |
Experience unparalleled mobile GPU performance. Thanks to advanced power and thermal management, all M2 GPUs are tuned to provide the highest available performance when plugged-in[02].
Compare this with many manufacturers who slash power up to 40% so that they can squeeze a big GPU into a too-small chassis. An RTX 4060 in an M2 can out-perform some low-power RTX 4080s that cost many hundreds more! Always check the power budget before you buy.
Run the most demanding benchmarks well over 60 FPS with the base 8 GB RTX 4060 on High or Ultra settings. Upgrade up to a 16GB RTX 4090 to get the ultimate in mobile GPU performance. All provide class-leading performance for video editing, simulations, 3D rendering, Steam games, and machine learning.
| Unigine[06,07] | RTX 4090 M | RTX 4080 M | RTX 4070 M | RTX 3080 Ti M | RTX 4060 M | RTX 3070 Ti M | RTX 3060 M |
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| Superposition Medium 1080p | 247/32,990 | 207/27,664 | 136/18,140 | 135/18,119 | 124/16,511 | 120/15,942 | 96/12,833 |
| Superposition High 1080p | 184/24,533 | 156/20,841 | 103/13,744 | 100/13,411 | 93/12,421 | 88/11,777 | 71/9,566 |
| Superposition Extreme 1080p | 82/10,996 | 70/9,411 | 48/6,377 | 46/6,117 | 46/6,097 | 42/5,611 | 33/4,485 |
| Heaven 4 Medium[08] | 426/10,735 | 371/9,348 | 263/6,621 | 143/3,611 | 238/5,983 | 134/3,384 | 107/2,718 |
| Heaven 4 Ultra[09] | 249/6,278 | 210/5,288 | 137/3,452 | 93/2,326 | 128/3,213 | 85/2,144 | 66/1,669 |
Render Blender scenes faster than 99% of all devices tested with the RTX 4090 M. This is 2.5 times faster than the most expensive proprietary Unix® laptops.
Even the RTX 4060 M is faster than 90% of all GPUs tested and is 2 times faster than proprietary Unix laptops[10]. Besides the amazing GPU hardware, the OptiX rendering library provided with Nvidia RTX GPUs is usually many times faster than OpenCL or CPU rendering used by non-Nvidia systems.
| 4090 M | 4080 M | 4070 M | 3080 Ti M | 4060 M | 3070 Ti M | 3060 M |
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| 8504 | 6734 | 4198 | 3936 | 3828 | 3442 | 2662 |
We try to provide all the details you need to decide if the M2 GEN 5 is right for you. If you have questions, please call 844-536-2871 or write TellMeMore@kfocus.org.
| OS and SOFTWARE | ● Kubuntu 22.04 or 24.04 LTS with KDE Plasma 5.27 LTS ● Kubuntu Focus Tools ● Click-to-launch Curated Apps ● On-Demand Enabled Repositories ● Continuous Support Via Normal Software Updates ● Enhanced Reliability with Tested and Curated Kernels, Video Drivers, and Desktop Packages |
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| DISPLAY | 17.3" (440 mm) Display
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| PROCESSORS | ● 14th-Generation Intel “Raptor Lake Refresh” i9-14900HX Processor (All GPU Options)
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| GRAPHICS | Every M2 contains both a discrete GPU (dGPU) and an integrated GPU (iGPU). One can use the iGPU to maximize battery life or free up VRAM for GPU compute. ● Up to 5 active displays ● iGPU: Intel UHD
● dGPU:
● RTX 4060 & RTX 4070:
● RTX 4080 & 4090:
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| MEMORY | ● Dual-Channel DDR5 262-pin SODIMM ● Expandable up to 96 GB ● High-speed 5200 MHz |
| STORAGE | ● 17.3" Size with RTX 4060 or 4070:
● 17.3" Size with RTX 4080 & 4090:
● Drive Selections
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| CHASSIS | ● All Aluminum Alloy External Surfaces ● Resin Screen Bezel and Keys ● User Accessible Components (Storage, Memory, Wi-Fi, Fans) with Standard Phillips Case Screws ● 17.3" Size with RTX 4060 or 4070:
● 17.3" Size with RTX 4080 or RTX 4090:
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| BATTERY | ● FlexiCharger Battery Optimization in BIOS ● 17.3" Size with RTX 4060 or 4070:
● 17.3" Size with RTX 4080 or RTX 4090:
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| POWER SUPPLY | ● 17.3" Size with RTX 4060 or 4070:
● 17.3"Size with RTX 4080 or RTX 4090:
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| KEYBOARD | ● Full Size Keyboard ● Numeric Keypad ● 3.5 mm travel ● 65,536-Color LED Backlight ● User Configurable Color and Intensity with Function Keys ● Customize to any color with Focus Tool ● Kubuntu Super Key |
| NETWORK AND BLUETOOTH | ● Built-in 2.5 Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet LAN ● Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + Bluetooth, M.2 2230 Card
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| TOUCHPAD | ● Large Precision Glass Touchpad with Multi-Touch and Scroll
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| WEBCAM | ● 2.0 MegaPixel FHD 1080p (1920 x 1080) ● Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR) Reduces Static in Low Light ● Top-Center Mounted ● Integrated Microphone Array ● Physical Security Shutter |
| SOUND | ● High Definition Audio ● 2 x 2 W Side-Firing Speakers ● Integrated Microphone Array ● Headset Audio Out + Mic In ● Mic In + S/PDIF Digital Out |
| PORTS | ● 1 x HDMI 2.1 Output Port (with HDCP) ● 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1.4 ● 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports (1 x Powered USB, AC/DC) ● 1 x 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Headphone + Microphone) ● 1 x 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Microphone + S/PDIF Optical Output) ● 2.5 Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet LAN (10/100/1000/2500 Mbit/s) ● 1 x Kensington Lock ● 1 x DC-IN Power Connector ● 17.3" Size with RTX 4060 or 4070:
● 17.3" Size with RTX 4080 or RTX 4090:
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| INTERNAL SLOTS AND EXPANSION | ● 3 or 4 x M.2 Card Slots
● Other Expansion Opportunities
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| COOLING | ● Two Fans With Heat Pipes ● User Selectable Power Profiles ● Logarithmic Fan Curve Keeps Unit Near-Silent on Idle-to-Modest Use ● Adjust Power Profiles with Power and Fan |
| SECURITY | ● Fingerprint Reader (no Linux support) ● Kensington Lock Mount ● Physical Security WebCam Shutter ● Optional No-Cost Full Disk Encryption ● Optional Pre-Configured YubiKey 5 NFC 2FA |
| WARRANTY | ● One-, Two-, or Three-Year Limited Warranty ● Includes Unmatched Linux-First Support ● Business and Personal Extended Support Contracts Available |
[01] Unless otherwise noted, benchmarks were run on AC power with compositing disabled and the CPU set to high-performance mode with the linear fan curve. Max GPU temperature was 73° C and the max fan volume was 42 dB measured two feet from the screen center.
Geekbench 5 results: M2 GEN 5 i9-14900HX (2,288/21,539), M2 GEN 5 i9-13900HX (2,120/19,807), M2 GEN 4 (1,893/12,753), M2 GEN 3 (1,690/10,410), and M2 GEN 2 (1,422/8,121).
Geekbench 6 results: M2 GEN 5 (2,881/15,616), and M2 GEN 4 (2,560/12,060).
[02] Nvidia RTX 4060 GPUs can be configured between 80 and 140 W; the M2 uses the highest-performance 140 W configuration, which provides 28% greater performance over the lower-power configurations. Clocks rise from 1545-1890 (80 W) to 2295-2370 (115 W + 25 W dynamic boost). The 4070 (140 W), 4080 (175 W), and 4090 (175 W) are similarly configured for maximum performance.
● [03] See the latest and full of tools on the Tools Page.
[04] Versus CPU-only ML pipelines.
[05] See the AI-Benchmark comparison chart.
[06] Unless otherwise noted, all GPUs shown are mobile variants. Scores are shown in the form Average FPS / Composite Score.
[07] RTX 4090 scores revised to latest testing on 2024-03-20
[08] Unigine Heaven Medium settings include medium quality, 1080p resolution, normal tessellation, and 2x antialiasing.
[09] Unigine Heaven Ultra settings include Ultra quality, 1080p resolution, normal tessellation, and 8x antialiasing.
[10] Blender results links include RTX 4090 (8504), RTX 4080 (6734), RTX 3080 Ti (3936), RTX 4060 (3828), RTX 3070 Ti (3442), and RTX 3060 (2662).
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