Looking to buy a Kubuntu laptop? Kubuntu is a community-driven Linux distribution based on Ubuntu, best known for shipping with the elegant and powerful KDE Plasma desktop environment. It combines the rock-solid foundation and broad software ecosystem of Ubuntu with one of the most refined and visually polished desktop experiences in the Linux world — making Kubuntu Linux an excellent choice for both new and experienced users alike. On this page you’ll find an overview of the best laptops with Kubuntu Linux preinstalled, carefully selected and configured for full compatibility and optimal performance.
Performance: AMD Ryzen 5 & 7 - Max. 96GB DDR5 RAM
Display: 16-inch 1920x1200 @120Hz 100% sRGB
Graphics: AMD Radeon™ integrated Graphics
Storage: Max. 2x PCIe Gen4x4 SSD
Mobility: 9 hours battery life - 1.9 kg
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Performance: Max. AMD Ryzen 9 - 128 GB DDR5 RAM
Display: 14" 2880×1800 @120Hz 100% sRGB
Graphics: AMD integrated Radeon Graphics
Storage: Max. 2x M.2 PCIe SSD
Mobility: 14" - battery up to 8 hours - 1.45 kg
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$968.31 ($968.31 Excl. VAT)
Performance: Max. AMD Ryzen 9 - 128 GB DDR5 RAM
Display: 15.3" 2560x1600 @180Hz 100% sRGB
Graphics: AMD integrated Radeon Graphics
Storage: Max. 2x M.2 PCIe SSD
Mobility: battery up to 8 hours - 1.75 kg - Full metal
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$1,069.39 ($1,069.39 Excl. VAT)
Performance: Intel Core i5/i7 - Max. 64 GB DDR4 RAM
Display: 15.6" 1920x1080 @144Hz 72% NTSC
Graphics: Max. NVIDIA GeForce RTX-3050
Storage: Max. 2x M.2 PCIe SSD
Mobility: 15.6" - battery up to 3,5 hours - 2 kg
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$796.48 ($796.48 Excl. VAT)
Performance: Intel Core U7-255H - Max. 96GB DDR5 RAM
Display: 16-inch 2560x1600 @240Hz 100% sRGB
Graphics: Intel Arc integrated Graphics
Storage: Max. 2x PCIe Gen4x4 SSD
Mobility: 8 hours battery life - 1.8 kg
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$1,402.93 ($1,402.93 Excl. VAT)
Performance: Intel Core i5 or i7 - Max. 64 GB RAM
Display: 14" FHD 1920x1080 @60Hz
Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Storage: Max. 1x M.2 PCIe SSD
Mobility: Battery up to 8 hours - 1.45 kg
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$594.33 ($594.33 Excl. VAT)
Performance: Intel Core i5 or i7 - Max. 64 GB RAM
Display: 15.6" FHD 1920x1080 @60Hz
Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Storage: Max. 1x M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Mobility: Battery up to 8 hours - 1.8 kg
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$604.44 ($604.44 Excl. VAT)
Performance: AMD Ryzen 9X3D - Max. 96GB DDR5 RAM
Display: Max. 16" 2560x1600 @300Hz 100% sRGB 1000nits Mini-LED
Graphics: Max. NVIDIA GeForce RTX-5090
Storage: Max. 2x M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Mobility: 16" - battery up to 5 hours - 2.8 kg
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$2,383.37 ($2,383.37 Excl. VAT)
Performance: Intel Core U9 - Max. 128GB DDR5 RAM
Display: Max. 16" 2560x1600 @300Hz 100% sRGB 1000nits Mini-LED
Graphics: Max. NVIDIA GeForce RTX-5090
Storage: Max. 2x M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Mobility: 16" - battery up to 7 hours - 2.8 kg
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$2,282.30 ($2,282.30 Excl. VAT)
A Kubuntu laptop is a popular choice for users looking for a visually stunning, highly customisable Linux experience. The KDE Plasma desktop environment is renowned for its flexibility and powerful features, making Kubuntu equally suitable for casual users and demanding professionals. From extensive theming options to advanced window management and an integrated suite of productivity tools, KDE Plasma offers one of the most refined desktop experiences in the entire open-source world.
Kubuntu is supported by a vibrant international community and comes with a wide range of pre-installed applications to boost your productivity right from the first boot. As an official Ubuntu flavour, Kubuntu shares the same rock-solid foundation as Ubuntu and follows the same six-month release cycle, with Long Term Support (LTS) versions arriving every two years and backed by five years of updates. The current Kubuntu 26.04 LTS “Resolute Raccoon” brings the latest KDE Plasma desktop together with Ubuntu’s stable core — making it an ideal choice for anyone who wants both cutting-edge desktop technology and long-term reliability on their Kubuntu laptop.
Here are the minimum and recommended system requirements for installing Kubuntu. Please note that this refers to physical installations and not virtual installations.
