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Focus XE GEN 2

Kubuntu Focus XE GEN 2

Powerful • Thin & Light • Affordable

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BEAUTIFUL

DESKTOP ENVIRONMENT
INTEL® 12th GEN

12-CORE

i7-1260P OR i5-1240P
MEMORY UP TO

64 GB

AT 3200 MHz
WIDE-ANGLE

1920x1080

IPS DISPLAY
THUNDERBOLT 4

40 Gbit/s

EGPU OR DISPLAYS
NVMe UP TO

2.0 TB

PCIe 4.0 7450 MB/s
96 OR 80 EU

IRIS Xe

INTEL® GRAPHICS
REAL WORLD

8 HOUR

BATTERY LIFE

Like all Kubuntu Focus Systems, the XE GEN 2 can save you time and hassle every day. It requires very little setup, is self-explanatory, and works well in no- and low-I.T. environments. It features validated updates for years after your purchase. See reviews from Arraybolt and BetaNews.

PERFORMANCE

Enjoy an ultra-portable 14-inch laptop with exceptional performance, battery life, and attention to detail. Speed through demanding jobs and many open apps with impressive single- and multi-core performance, and handle big data with up to 64 GB of high-speed memory.

PROCESSOR & MEMORY

Charge through single- and multi-core tasks like you've never seen before with such a thin and light system. The Intel Core i7-1260P CPU has 12 cores and 16 threads and runs at a base frequency of 2.1 GHz with a max-boost clock of 4.7 GHz. Apps run noticeably faster thanks to outstanding single- and multi-core performance that is an astounding 15% and 60% faster than the prior generation CPU! [01]

The system provides hushed, cool performance and long battery life for all but the most demanding tasks, even though the CPU is set to use the highest-performance 28 W setting. Sleep-and-resume is nearly instantaneous thanks to the fast, dual-channel RAM.

The i5-1240P processor is also available with the same core and thread count as the i7-1260P, but has a lower boost clock (4.4 vs. 4.7 GHz), 6 MB less cache (12 vs. 18 MB), and 20% fewer GPU cores. We find the performance is still very impressive, and around 85-95% of the i7.

INTEL® 12TH-GEN

CORE i7

i7-1260P / 12C / 16T
2.1 GHz Base

4.7 GHz

TURBO BOOST
MEMORY UP TO

64 GB

DUAL CHANNEL DDR4
3200 MHz
ADVANCED PROCESS

INTEL 7

18 MB CACHE

GRAPHICS PROCESSING

Iris Xe graphics are around 3x faster than 10th-generation Intel integrated graphics. Performance is excellent for development, DevOps, most content creation, and - with modest quality settings - even mid-level games like CS:GO, Team Fortress 2, or Minecraft. Dual-channel RAM is required for the best GPU performance.

If you need ultimate GPU capabilities for visualization, deep learning, or games, we recommend you plug in an eGPU - the system has been tested and configured for this purpose - or consider a system like the Focus M2. However, if your GPU needs are more modest, you should be very pleased with the built-in graphics on the XE GEN 2.

Intel iRIS Xe

DESIGN

Enjoy simply beauty without sacrificing performance. The deck and lid are aluminum, and the bezel and bottom panel are made of a high-quality and durable resin. The large, centered touchpad is a joy to use, and the keyboard is sharp and responsive.

COMMUNICATION

Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the road, connect how you want with the latest Wi-Fi, GigaBit Ethernet, and Bluetooth technologies. Communicating has never been faster or easier.

The Thunderbolt 4 port allows one to use high bandwidth peripherals that were previously impossible on a laptop. For example, add an eGPU enclosure to run deep learning or rendering tasks on an external GPU.

DUAL-BAND AX201

WI-FI 6

AC/A/B/G/N/AX
RJ-45

GIGABIT

ETHERNET
INTEGRATED

v5.2

BLUETOOTH
THUNDERBOLT 4

40 Gbit/s

EGPU OR DISPLAYS

EXPANDABILITY

CONNECT ANYTHING ANYWHERE

Connect multiple high-speed displays and peripherals at once without expensive dongles or docks. Two external 4K displays are simple to connect, with a 3rd possible using chaining. Harness the fastest and most reliable connections with the Gigabit Ethernet when you need it, and enjoy the convenience of high-speed, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 at your preference. Use the built-in multi-card reader to ready any of 6 different memory card formats.

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KEYBOARD & TOUCHPAD

ELEGANT, RESPONSIVE, ILLUMINATED

Backlight your keys at 6 levels of intensity. Type quickly and accurately with reliable scissor mechanism with 4 mm of travel. Use 2 and 3-finger gestures on the spacious touchpad to tap, scroll, and coast effortlessly through documents.

Keyboard and Touchpad

BENCHMARKS

We benchmark Focus systems extensively to optimize for compatibility and performance. We hope you find the results below helpful when assessing the capabilities of the XE GEN 2 and encourage you to compare the results with your device or others.

Geekbench 5 Scores

GEEKBENCH

Amazingly Portable Power

The Alder Lake P-cores provide some of the best single-core scores available in a laptop. As a result, apps load and run apps satisfyingly quickly.

The CPU uses the Intel 7 process, which is comparable to “TSMC 7 nm” and is quite efficient. Highly threaded tasks scale well thanks to a generous 18 MB Smart Cache (12 MB on the i5). If you need more performance, you might consider a mobile workstation like the M2 with more cores, threads, and thermal headroom.

ModelProcessorSingle-CoreMulti-Core
XE GEN 2i7-1260P1,8648,870
NX GEN 2 DESKTOPi7-1260P1,8959,777
XE GEN 1i7-1165G71,6235,536
NX GEN 1 DESKTOPi7-1165G71,6555,643
M2 GEN 4i7-12700H1,89312,753

GRAPHICS

Strong iGPU Performance

The Iris Xe 96 EU iGPU provides excellent desktop performance and is even suitable for modest gaming at 1080p. It can drive easily three monitors at once with desktop effects enabled, and is 3 times faster than 10th-generation iGPU performance.

If you require more GPU power, the Focus team has tested and configured the OS to accommodate Nvidia eGPUs.

Minecraft 03

All benchmarks were run on AC power and in High Performance mode. Compositing was disabled using the SUPER+f12 shortcut. Maximum fan volume was 42dB two feet from screen center.

BenchmarkXE Iris GraphicsM2 GEN 3 RTX 3060 Max-Q
Unigine Superposition
Medium 1080p
15/2,01984/11,210
Unigine Superposition
High 1080p
11/1,48163/8,480
Unigine Superposition
Extreme 1080p
6/76330/3,988
Unigine Heaven 4
Medium-Normal-2x
29/727124/3,110
Unigine Heaven 4
Ultra-Normal-8x
16/39793/2,350

All benchmarks were run on AC power and in High Performance mode. Compositing was disabled using the SUPER+f12 shortcut. Maximum fan volume was 48dB two feet from screen center.

Unigine Heaven Ultra settings include Ultra preset, 1080p, normal tessellation, and 8x anti-aliasing. Unigine Heaven Medium settings include Medium preset, 1080p, normal tessellation, and 2x anti-aliasing.

All results show average FPS and Score. If a separate score is not provided by the benchmark, then FPS alone is shown.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

We try to provide all the details you need to decide if the XE GEN 2 is right for you. If you have any questions, please call 844-536-2871 or write TellMeMore@kfocus.org.

DISPLAY

● 14.0” (356mm) Full-HD 60 Hz

● 1920 x 1080 Resolution

● LED Backlight

● Anti-Glare Coating (Matte)

● View angles of 89/89/89°

● Open angle of 140°

● Color > 90% sRGB and > 72% NTSC

● Max Brightness > 300cd/m²

● Max Contrast > 1200:1

● Connect up to 4 concurrent displays: three external and the laptop panel. A single 3840 x 2160 (4K) display at 30 Hz can connect to the HDMI 1.4b port. A single 3840 x 2160 (4K) display at 60 Hz can connect using the USB-C + DisplayPort 1.4a out. Alternately, two displays may be attached using the same USB-C port, but a daisy-chain capable monitor and cable are required.

PROCESSOR

12th Generation Intel Core i7-1260P

  • 2.1 GHz Base, 4.7 GHz Turbo
  • 12 Cores, 16 threads
  • 18 MB Smart Cache
  • 28 W TDP (high-performance)

12th Generation Intel Core i5-1240P

  • 2.1 GHz Base, 4.4 GHz Turbo
  • 12 Cores, 16 threads
  • 12 MB Smart Cache
  • 28 W TDP (high-performance)
GRAPHICS

i7-1260P Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics

  • Shared VRAM with System
  • Requires Dual-Channel RAM (16 GB+) for Maximum Performance
  • 96 Execution Units
  • 768 Shading Units / 48 TMUs / 24 ROPs
  • 300 MHz - 1400 MHz (Boost)
  • Performance is similar to the NVIDIA MX450

i5-1240P Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics

  • Shared VRAM with System
  • Requires Dual-Channel RAM (16 GB+) for Maximum Performance
  • 80 Execution Units
  • 300 MHz - 1300 MHz (Boost)
  • Codecs AVC, HEVC, VP9, AV1
  • Performance is similar to the NVIDIA MX250
MEMORY

Dual Channel DDR4-3200

  • 2 x 260 pin SODIMM
  • Up to 64 GB
STORAGE

1 x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4 x 4

  • Samsung Read/Write Speeds up to 3500/3200 MB/s
  • Samsung Read/Write Speeds up to 7450/6900 MB/s

● 5-20x Faster than Standard 870 SSD in Sequential Reads

CHASSIS

● Aluminum top and keyboard deck

● Cool and light resin bottom and screen bezel

● 3.2 lb (1.45 kg) with battery

● 12.8 x 8.9 x .69 in (325 x 225 x 17.6 mm)

● User accessible components (storage, memory, wi-fi, fans) with 12 standard Phillips case screws

BATTERY

● 53 WHr Embedded 4 cells Smart Lithium-Ion battery pack

● Up To 10 Hours Modest Use with Medium-Low Display Brightness

● FlexiCharger Battery Optimization Available in BIOS

POWER SUPPLY

Full Range 90W AC Adapter

  • Input 100-240 Volts AC, 50-60 Hz Line Frequency
  • Output 19V, DC, 4.74A

Power may optionally be provided through USB charging on Thunderbolt 4 port

Use FlexiCharger BIOS option to maximize battery life for laptops frequently plugged-in for long periods

KEYBOARD

● Single Zone White LED Backlight

● User Configurable Intensity with Function Keys

● Numpad Mode Available using FN key

● Kubuntu Super Key

TOUCHPAD

Large, centered touchpad pad, configured with multi-finger gestures, coast, and scroll

NETWORK AND BLUETOOTH

● Built-in Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet LAN (10/100/1000 Mbit/s)

● Intel ® Wi-Fi 6 AX 201X, M.2 2230 Card

  • Dual-Band 2.4 and 5 GHz
  • LAN and WLAN 802.11 AC/A/B/G/N/AX
  • 2x2 Communication Channels
  • 300 Mbit/s @2.4 GHz; 2.4 Gbit/s @ 5 GHz
  • Dual-Mode Bluetooth 5.2
WEBCAM

● 1.0 MegaPixel HD 720p (1280 x 720)

● Top-Center Mounted

● Integrated microphone array

● Physical Security Shutter

SOUND

● Integrated Array Microphone with Noise Suppression

● 2 x 2 W Speakers

● High Definition Analog Over 3.5mm 2-in-1 Audio Jack

● Digital Audio Over HDMI or DisplayPort

PORTS

● 1 x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C 4.0 GEN 3x2 (DisplayPort 1.4a, Power Delivery DC-IN)

● 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1

● 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (no DisplayPort or DC-IN)

● 1 x HDMI 1.4b (with HDCP)

● 1 x 2-in-1 Audio Jack - Headphone and Microphone

● 1 x RJ-45 Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN (10/100/1000 Mbit/s)

● 1 x Kensington Lock

● 1 x 6-in-1 Card Reader (MMC / RSMMC / SD / mini SD / SDHC / SDXC)

● 1 x DC-IN Power Connection

SLOTS AND EXPANSION

2 x M.2 Card Slots

  • WLAN Combo M.2 2230 Card with PCIe and USB interface
  • SSD M.2 2280 Card with PCIe Gen 4x4 interface

Other Expansion Opportunities

  • Thunderbolt 4 Supports eGPUs and multiple external displays
  • Connect up to 3 additional 4 or 8K monitors (HDMI, Thunderbolt 4)
  • User expandable SSD, NVMe, and RAM under warranty
  • Opens with standard screwdriver
COOLING

Dual fans cool with heat pipes. Reduce power draw and fan noise by setting power level too low: Start Menu > Kubuntu Focus > Power Profile and select Low. Use fan control to select max (fn + 1), linear, or quiet

SECURITY

● Kensington Lock Mount

● Optional No-Cost Full Disk Encryption

● Optional Pre-Configured YubiKey 5 NFC 2FA

● Optional BIOS-Disabled TPM 2.0

WARRANTY

One- to Three-Year Limited Warranty with Unmatched Linux-First Support

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

FOOTNOTES

[01] Based on XE GEN 1 Geekbench 5 scores of 1623/5536 versus XE GEN 2 of 1864/8870.

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