Focus XE GEN 1
The 14-inch XE laptop is fast, energy efficient, and ultra-portable. Speed through big jobs and many open apps with its excellent per-core performance and large high-speed memory capacity. Like all Focus systems, the XE can save you time every day with hardware optimizations, curated apps, Focus Tools, HOWTOs designed for your system, and unmatched Linux-first support. Call us at the number at the bottom of this page to learn more.
The XE features the 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 Tiger Lake-UP3 processor in its most powerful 28 W configuration. This 4-core, 8-thread CPU has a base frequency of 2.4 GHz and a maximum turbo boot of 4.2 GHz.
Apps load and run noticeably faster thanks to outstanding single-threaded performance and 3200 MHz RAM, while the high-efficiency 10 nm SuperFin process results in up to 8 hours of typical battery life.
Iris Xe graphics are up to 3x faster than the prior-generation Intel integrated graphics. Performance is excellent for development, DevOps, most content creation, and - with modest quality settings - even lighter games like Dota 2, CS:GO, or Minecraft. Best GPU performance requires a minimum of 16 GB dual-channel RAM.
If you need ultimate GPU capabilities for visualization, deep learning, or games, we recommend the Focus M2. However, if your GPU needs are more modest, you should be very pleased with the XE.
The XE gets things done without drama or dongles. Communicate using the latest protocols. Connect to almost any peripheral or camera card. Enjoy a large, centered touchpad with a durable and responsive keyboard.
Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the road, connect the way you want with the latest Wi-Fi, 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.
The Focus XE provides all the high-speed ports you need without expensive dongles or docks. Connect up to 3 external 4K displays at once. Use a full Gigabit Ethernet port for simplicity or when you need the ultimate connection speed and reliability. Read camera cards and plug in your headset without drama.
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.
We benchmark and optimize Focus systems extensively for compatibility and performance. We hope you find the details below helpful when assessing the capabilities of the XE. We encourage you to compare the results with your device or others.
The Willow Cove cores provide some of the best single-core scores available in a consumer product. As a result, the XE loads and runs apps noticeably quicker than most other systems.
The Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor uses a 10 nm SuperFin process, which is comparable to TSMC 7 nm and is very efficient. Highly threaded tasks scale well thanks to the 8 MB Smart Cache. If you need extreme multitasking, please consider the Focus M2, which features a processor with 14 cores and 20 threads.
| Geekbench-5.4.1 | CPU | Single-Core 1,623 | Multi-Core 5,536 | ||
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The Iris Xe Graphics are around 3x faster than the prior-generation Intel integrated graphics. App performance is very good for development, content creation, and DevOps. Even mid-level games such as Dota 2, CS:GO, and Minecraft, perform well with modest quality settings. Consider the Focus M2 if you require more substantial GPU power.
| Benchmark | XE Iris Xe Graphics | M2 Gen 3 RTX 3080 Max-Q | M2 Gen 3 RTX 3070 Max-Q | M2 Gen 3 RTX 3060 Max-Q |
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| T-Rex, Gfxbench GL | 349 | 1,761 | 1,690 | 1,526 |
| Car Chase, Gfxbench GL | 90 | 439 | 401 | 365 |
| Unigine Superposition Medium 1080p | 15/2,019 | 100/13,398 | 97/12,968 | 84/11,210 |
| Unigine Superposition High 1080p | 11/1,481 | 76/10,196 | 71/9,504 | 63/8,480 |
| Unigine Superposition Extreme 1080p | 6/763 | 36/4,847 | 34/4,595 | 30/3,988 |
| Unigine Heaven 4 Medium-Normal-2x | 29/727 | 132/3,323 | 128/3,233 | 124/3,110 |
| Unigine Heaven 4 Ultra-Normal-8x | 16/397 | 99/2,481 | 92/2,322 | 93/2,350 |
| Basemark GPU 1.2.3 1920x1080 Vulkan | 24/2,346 | |||
| Basemark GPU 1.2.3 1920x1080 OpenGL | 27/2,723 |
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.
GFXBench tests were run at 1080p offscreen. 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. Basemark settings use high content quality and bc7 compression at 1080p (1920 × 1080).
All results show average FPS and Score. If a separate score is not provided by the benchmark, then FPS alone is shown.
We try to provide all the details you need to decide if the XE 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 IPS 120 Hz ● 1920 x 1080 Resolution ● 120 Hz Refresh Rate (2.0x Standard) ● 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 @30 Hz can connect to the HDMI 1.4b port. Up to two 3840 x 2160 (4K) displays @ 60 Hz can connect using DisplayPort 1.4a through the USB-C Thunderbolt 4 port. |
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| PROCESSOR | 11th Generations Intel Core i7-1165G7
11th Generations Intel Core i5-1135G7
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| GRAPHICS | i7 integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7
i5 integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7
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| MEMORY | Up to 64 GB Dual Channel DDR4 3200 MHz SoDIMM |
| STORAGE | ● 1 x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 ● Samsung 3,500 / 2,700 MB/s Sequential Read / Write ● Over 5x Faster than Standard Evo 860 Pro SSD |
| CHASSIS | ● Aluminum top and keyboard deck ● Cool plastic bottom and screen bezel ● Cool and light plastic 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 | ● 49 Wh Li-ION Battery ● Up To 8 Hours Typical Use with Medium-Low Display Brightness ● FlexiCharger Battery Optimization Available in BIOS |
| POWER SUPPLY | 65 W Mini Power Supply AC
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 ● Kubuntu Super Key ● Numpad Mode Available using FN key |
| NETWORK AND BLUETOOTH | ● Built-in Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet LAN (10/100/1000 Mbit/s) ● Intel Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 AX 200, M.2 2230 Card
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| TOUCHPAD | Large, centered click pad with multi-finger gestures, coast, and scroll |
| WEBCAM | ● 1.0 MegaPixel HD 720p (1280 x 720) ● Top-Center Mounted ● Integrated microphone array ● Physical Security Shutter |
| SOUND | ● 2 x 2 W Speakers ● High Definition Audio ● Integrated Array Microphone with Noise Suppression |
| PORTS | ● 1 x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C 4.0 GEN 3x2 (DisplayPort 1.4a, Power Delivery DC-IN 25 V/3.25 A ) ● 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen1 ● 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (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
Other Expansion Opportunities
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| COOLING | Two fans cool with heat pipes. Reduce power draw and fan noise by setting power level too low: |
| SECURITY | ● Kensington Lock Mount ● Optional No-Cost Full Disk Encryption ● Optional Pre-Configured YubiKey 5 NFC 2FA ● Optional BIOS Disable TPM 2.0 chip |
| WARRANTY | One- or Two-Year Limited Warranty with Unmatched Linux-First Support |
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