Does the System76 Lemur Pro (lemp14) 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.

What does the System76 Lemur Pro (lemp14) cost?

RRP is about 1499 USD (1650 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.

Is the System76 Lemur Pro (lemp14) good for programming?

For programming we score it 6/10 on value and 6/10 on performance.

How heavy is the System76 Lemur Pro (lemp14)?

1 kg (2.20 lb). That's easy to carry all day.

What's the battery life like?

A 73 Wh pack, around 9 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 8/10.

Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?

RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.

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System76 Lemur Pro

Name: System76 Lemur Pro
Brand: System76
SKU: Lemur Pro (lemp14)
Price: 1499 USD
Availability: InStock

lemp14

1.0 kg with slotted RAM to 56 GB and a flawless Linux story, but the 60 Hz FHD+ panel and 15 W chip make the 1499 dollar base hard to justify on hardware alone.

from € 1.650 $1,499 RRP

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Linux: out of box

Compiled & edited by Dennis de Kruijf · updated 2026-05-18 · how we rate

Scorecard

6.7 / 10

Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.

Strongest on battery and build, with no category below average.

Battery 8/10
Display 6/10
Build 7/10
Keyboard 7/10
Speed 6/10
Value 6/10

Worth knowing

Stands out

Linux runs out of the box
Light at 1 kg
RAM upgradeable to 56 GB

Compare with other laptops

Linux

Linux readiness10.0

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. No fingerprint reader by design.

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by design. Webcam has a hardware kill switch, apps need a restart after toggling it.
Fedora Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
Intel s2idle is solid here.

See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.

Specs

Specifications for System76 Lemur Pro
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
GPU	Intel Graphics (integrated)
RAM	16 GB, upgradeable to 56 GB
Storage	512 GB
Screen	14" 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, 300 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun
Weight	1 kgvery light to carry
Battery	73 Wh, around 9 h real-world

Common questions

Does the System76 Lemur Pro (lemp14) 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.
What does the System76 Lemur Pro (lemp14) cost?: RRP is about 1499 USD (1650 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
Is the System76 Lemur Pro (lemp14) good for programming?: For programming we score it 6/10 on value and 6/10 on performance.
How heavy is the System76 Lemur Pro (lemp14)?: 1 kg (2.20 lb). That's easy to carry all day.
What's the battery life like?: A 73 Wh pack, around 9 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 8/10.
Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?: RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.