System76 · 2024
System76 Galago Pro
galp7
A serviceable 14-inch with a 45 W i7-13700H, 144 Hz panel, SO-DIMM RAM and a flawless Linux story out of System76.
from € 1.320 $1,199 RRP
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- Best for programming office and web work study
- Linux: out of box
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on keyboard and speed, with no category below average.
- Battery 5/10
- Display 6/10
- Build 6/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 7/10
- Value 6/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- 144Hz screen, smoother motion
- RAM upgradeable to 64 GB
Linux
Excellent · Best on popos. Confidence: high · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Pop!_OS Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
_OS or Ubuntu with System76 Open Firmware (coreboot plus the System76 EC). Everything is wired up by the vendor, no fingerprint reader by design.
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by design. DDR4 SO-DIMM and a replaceable battery, so it is genuinely serviceable. The trade for the 13700H and 144 Hz panel is heat and a 6-hour real battery.
- Fedora Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
Fedora installs fine; you lose the System76 firmware integration polish but the hardware itself is standard Intel and clean. Raptor Lake H s2idle is solid.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i7-13700H |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB, upgradeable to 64 GB |
| Storage | 500 GB |
| Screen | 14" 1920x1200 @ 144Hz, 300 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 1.4 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 53 Wh, around 6 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the System76 Galago Pro (galp7) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Pop!_OS, Fedora). Ships Pop!_OS or Ubuntu with System76 Open Firmware (coreboot plus the System76 EC).
- What does the System76 Galago Pro (galp7) cost?
- RRP is about 1199 USD (1320 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the System76 Galago Pro (galp7) good for programming?
- For programming we score it 6/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the System76 Galago Pro (galp7)?
- 1.4 kg (3.09 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 53 Wh pack, around 6 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 5/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 500 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the System76 Galago Pro (galp7)?
Prices are indicative. How we make money.
from € 1.320 $1,199 RRP
Buy direct at System76 (EU shipping incl.)Shown in EURUSD, switch with the currency toggle in the header. This is an indicative RRP, not a live price.
This is a plain link to the vendor. We earn nothing from it today. Vendor-direct affiliate programmes are not yet enrolled; if one goes live it will be disclosed and will still cost you nothing. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-18.
