Tuxedo · 2024
Tuxedo Aura 14 Gen3
Intel i5-1235U
An affordable Linux-first office ultrabook with a hardware kill switch for the camera, mic, Wi-Fi and Intel ME, from about 839 euro at Tuxedo.
from € 839 RRP
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- Best for office and web work study programming
- Linux: out of box
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on value, with no category below average.
- Battery 6/10
- Display 5/10
- Build 6/10
- Keyboard 6/10
- Speed 5/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- RAM upgradeable to 64 GB
Watch for
- Small 49 Wh battery
Linux
Excellent · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: high · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
Ships with TUXEDO OS (Kubuntu-based), Ubuntu LTS or Ubuntu Budgie. Intel Alder Lake-U with Iris Xe is well supported on stock kernels.
Tuxedo Aura 14 Gen3 vendor page →Show full report
Wi-Fi 6E and BT 5.2 work; no dedicated fingerprint reader. BIOS toggles for Intel ME, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, webcam and microphone, plus a TPM 2.0 chip.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i5-1235U |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB, upgradeable to 64 GB |
| Storage | 500 GB |
| Screen | 14" 1920x1080 @ 60Hz, 300 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun |
| Weight | 1.37 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 49 Wh, around 7 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Tuxedo Aura 14 Gen3 (Intel i5-1235U) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Ubuntu LTS). Ships with TUXEDO OS (Kubuntu-based), Ubuntu LTS or Ubuntu Budgie.
- What does the Tuxedo Aura 14 Gen3 (Intel i5-1235U) cost?
- RRP is about 839 EUR; street price is often lower.
- Is the Tuxedo Aura 14 Gen3 (Intel i5-1235U) good for office and web work?
- For office and web work we score it 7/10 on value and 5/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Tuxedo Aura 14 Gen3 (Intel i5-1235U)?
- 1.37 kg (3.02 lb). That's light enough for daily commuting.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 49 Wh pack, around 7 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 6/10.
- 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.
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from € 839 RRP
Buy direct at Tuxedo (EU shipping incl.)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 2026-05-20.
