The Best Linux Laptops (I Install Linux on Every Laptop I Test) (2026)
Discover the top Linux laptops tested with detailed specs for performance and portability needs
Kubuntu Focus: The Zr Gen 1 Linux Laptop packs lots of power. It has a big 18-inch screen that is bright and easy to see even outside. The laptop weighs 8 pounds and is over an inch thick, so it is not easy to carry around.
Inside the Zr Gen 1 is a fast Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX chip with 24 parts that work together. There is also an RTX 5090 graphics card with 24 GB of special memory. You can add more memory up to 192 GB and have up to 4 storage drives.
The screen shows clear pictures at 2560 x 1600 pixels and has a fast 240 times per second refresh rate. This makes it good for games. You can also connect up to 4 more screens to the laptop. The full-size keyboard has a number pad and lights up in many colors.
There are many ports on the laptop. You get USB Type-C ports for fast connections and regular USB ports for other devices. There is also an HDMI port to connect to TVs and a slot for memory cards. The webcam takes 2MP 1080p video which works but is not the newest kind.
The laptop has two kinds of graphics chips. You can turn off the bigger one to save battery when you do not need it. This helps the battery last longer. Most of the time you can use just the smaller chip until you need to edit photos or videos.