Tuxedo · 2024
Tuxedo Aura 15 Gen3
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
The cheap EU-direct Linux pick: Zen 3 plus Vega is fully mainline, the 91 Wh battery does about 9 hours, and it ships from Germany priced in euro.
from € 899 $999 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 battery and value, with no category below average.
- Battery 8/10
- Display 5/10
- Build 6/10
- Keyboard 6/10
- Speed 5/10
- Value 8/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- RAM is user-upgradeable
Watch for
- Dim 250-nit screen, weak in bright light
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
2 era is plenty and nothing here is bleeding edge. Ships TUXEDO OS or Ubuntu LTS with TUXEDO Control Center for fan curves and battery charge limits.
Tuxedo: Aura 15 product and Linux support →Show full report
ty and nothing here is bleeding edge. Ships TUXEDO OS or Ubuntu LTS with TUXEDO Control Center for fan curves and battery charge limits. No fingerprint reader. Slotted SO-DIMM DDR4 to 64 GB and a 91 Wh battery. The screen is a plain 250-nit FHD panel, the one corner cut at this price.
- Fedora Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
Zen 3 plus Vega is fully mainline; Fedora installs clean. You lose TUXEDO Control Center, so fan and charge-limit control go manual via ryzenadj and sysfs.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U |
|---|---|
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 8, integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 500 GB |
| Screen | 15.6" 1920x1080 @ 60Hz, 250 nitsbest kept indoors |
| Weight | 1.6 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 91 Wh, around 9 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Tuxedo Aura 15 Gen3 (AMD Ryzen 7 7730U) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Ryzen 7 7730U is rebadged Zen 3 (Barcelo refresh) with Vega graphics, one of the most settled AMD Linux platforms there is, so kernel 6.2 era is plenty and nothing here is bleeding edge.
- What does the Tuxedo Aura 15 Gen3 (AMD Ryzen 7 7730U) cost?
- RRP is about 999 USD (899 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Tuxedo Aura 15 Gen3 (AMD Ryzen 7 7730U) good for office and web work?
- For office and web work we score it 8/10 on value and 5/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Tuxedo Aura 15 Gen3 (AMD Ryzen 7 7730U)?
- 1.6 kg (3.53 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 91 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 500 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the Tuxedo Aura 15 Gen3 (AMD Ryzen 7 7730U)?
Prices are indicative. How we make money.
from € 899 $999 RRP
Buy direct at Tuxedo (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 2026-05-19.
