System76 · 2024
System76 Pangolin (pang14)
pang14
A 1.73 kg all-AMD Linux laptop with flawless Pop!_OS support and slotted RAM to 96 GB, but the 57.75 Wh battery is a genuine flaw: about 4 to 5 hours on light use.
from € 1.450 $1,299 RRP
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- Best for programming office and web work creative work
- Linux: out of box
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on display and keyboard, weakest on battery.
- Battery 4/10
- Display 7/10
- Build 6/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 7/10
- Value 6/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- 120Hz screen, smoother motion
- RAM is user-upgradeable
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 firmware. All-AMD, Radeon 780M on Mesa, so the hardware story is clean and suspend is solid.
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is solid. No fingerprint reader by design. The real weakness is the 57.75 Wh battery: with a 45W Ryzen 9 8945HS and a 16.1-inch panel, light use lands around 4 to 5 hours, well behind the Lemur Pro. Slotted DDR5 to 96 GB.
- Fedora Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
AMD Hawk Point s2idle is reliable. Battery life is the limitation, not driver support.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
|---|---|
| GPU | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 16.1" 2560x1600 @ 120Hz, 300 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 1.73 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 57.75 Wh, around 4.5 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the System76 Pangolin (pang14) 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 firmware.
- What does the System76 Pangolin (pang14) cost?
- RRP is about 1299 USD (1450 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the System76 Pangolin (pang14) good for programming?
- For programming we score it 6/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the System76 Pangolin (pang14)?
- 1.73 kg (3.81 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 57.75 Wh pack, around 4.5 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 4/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 1024 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the System76 Pangolin (pang14)?
Prices are indicative. How we make money.
from € 1.450 $1,299 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.
