As of June 2024, all new models ship with the Kubuntu Focus Suite 24.04. This version is supported with ongoing feature enhancements through its support period ending in April 2027. The prior release, Kubuntu Focus Suite 22.04, remains supported in maintenance mode (no new features) until April 2025. This matches the support cycle for Kubuntu LTS.
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As of June 2024, all new models ship with the Kubuntu Focus Suite 24.04. This version is supported with ongoing feature enhancements through its support period ending in April 2027. The prior release, Kubuntu Focus Suite 22.04, remains supported in maintenance mode (no new features) through April 2025. This matches the support cycle for Kubuntu LTS.
Kubuntu Long-Term Support release cycles last for three (3) years. The release code is shown in the format YYYY.MM
. Kubuntu 24.04 LTS was released in April 2024 and is supported through April 2027. Kubuntu 22.04 LTS was released in April 2022 and is supported through April 2025.
Kubuntu Focus Suite 24.04 was released on 2024-07-18. It is available from the Try Kubuntu Focus page. It is supported on all systems within their respective support window, as shown in the Model Matrix. See the Validation Overview for a listing of the components tested during the 3+ year support period.
Kubuntu Focus Suite 22.04 remains supported until May 2025, when support for Kubuntu 22.04 LTS officially ends.
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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† |
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2024 | i9-14900HX M2 GEN 5 | TBD 2028 | |||||
2024 | Ir16 GEN 2 | TBD 2028 | |||||
2024 | Ir14 GEN 2 | TBD 2028 | |||||
2023 | i9-13900HX M2 GEN 5 | MAY 2027 | |||||
2023 | Ir14 GEN 1 | APR 2027 | |||||
2023 | NX GEN 2 | TBD 2028 | |||||
2023 | XE GEN 2 | MAR 2026 | |||||
2022 | M2 GEN 4 | MAR 2026 | |||||
2022 | NX GEN 1 | OCT 2026 | |||||
2021 | M2 GEN 3 | MAR 2025 | |||||
2021 | M2 GEN 2 | DEC 2024 | |||||
2021 | XE GEN 1 | JAN 2026 | |||||
2020 | M2 GEN 1 | DEC 2024 | |||||
2020 | M1 GEN 1 | DEC 2024 |
† The last planned validation date is shown in the Tested Thru column. As mentioned above, this is a minimum of 3 years past the last sale date for a model. We support and validate 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.
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.
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.
The Focus Team runs extensive automated and manual tests when the upstream proposes major update to KDE Plasma or Frameworks.
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.
* Validation support extends for a minimum of 3 years after the last date of sale for each model.
MODEL Feature | 17.3 M2 GEN 5 4080 & 4090 | 17.3 M2 GEN 5 4060 & 4070 | 15.6 M2 GEN 5 | Ir16 GEN 2 | Ir14 GEN 2 | NX GEN 2 |
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Display (in) | 17.3 | 17.3 | 15.6 | 16.0 | 14.0 | |
Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560x1440 | 2560x1440 | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 | n/a |
NumPad | n/a | |||||
Dimensions (in) | 15.6 x 10.9 x .98 | 15.6 x 10.3 x .98 | 14.1 x 9.4 x 0.98 | 14.1 x 9.7 x 0.7 | 12.4 x 8.6 x 0.7 | 4.6 x 4.4 x 2.1 |
Battery (Wh) | 99 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 53 | n/a |
Weight (lb) | 7.25 | 6.17 | 5.29 | 3.30 | 3.00 | 1.32 |
CPU | i9-14900HX | i9-14900HX | i9-14900HX | i5-13500H | i5-13500H | i7-1260P i5-1240P |
GPU | RTX 4090 RTX 4080 | RTX 4070 RTX 4060 | RTX 4070 RTX 4060 | Iris Xe | Iris Xe | Iris Xe |
Max Disk (TB) | 12.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
RAM (MHz) | 5200 DDR5 | 5200 DDR5 | 5200 DDR5 | 5200 DDR5 | 5200 DDR5 | 3200 DDR4 |
Max RAM (GB) | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 64 |
Ethernet RJ-45 Gigabit | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||
Intel® WI-FI | 6E AX211 | 6E AX211 | 6E AX211 | 6E AX201 | 6E AX201 | 6E AX211 |
Headphone Audio Jack | ||||||
Microphone + S/PDIF | ||||||
Built-In Microphones | ||||||
HDMI | 1 x 2.1 | 1 x 2.1 | 1 x 2.1 | 1 x 2.1 | 1 x 2.1 | 2 x 2.1 |
Mini Display- Port 1.4 | ||||||
USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Dual-Mode Bluetooth 5.2 | ||||||
Kensington Lock Mount | ||||||
USB-A | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
USB-C Total | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
USB-C with Thunderbolt | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
SD Card Reader | 1 x Micro SD | 1 x Micro SD | 1 x SDXC | 1 x SDXC |
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