Tuxedo · 2024
Tuxedo Pulse 15 Gen3
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
The mid-range EU-direct Linux pick: an all-AMD Phoenix 15-inch with a 165 Hz QHD panel, slotted RAM and a vendor-tuned control center, from about 1099 euro out of Germany.
from € 1.099 $1,199 RRP
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- Best for programming office and web work study gaming
- Linux: out of box
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on value and battery, with no category below average.
- Battery 7/10
- Display 7/10
- Build 6/10
- Keyboard 6/10
- Speed 7/10
- Value 8/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- 120Hz screen, smoother motion
- RAM upgradeable to 96 GB
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
4. Ships TUXEDO OS or Ubuntu LTS with TUXEDO Control Center for fan curves and battery charge limits, which is the reason to buy this over a generic Phoenix chassis.
Tuxedo: Pulse 15 product and Linux support →Show full report
nd battery charge limits, which is the reason to buy this over a generic Phoenix chassis. All-AMD, so graphics and s2idle are clean. No fingerprint reader. Slotted SO-DIMM DDR5 to 64 GB, replaceable NVMe, an 80 Wh battery doing about 8 hours real. 2560x1440 165 Hz panel at 350 nits.
- Fedora Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
Phoenix 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 7840HS |
|---|---|
| GPU | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB, upgradeable to 96 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 15.3" 2560x1440 @ 165Hz, 350 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 1.55 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 80 Wh, around 8 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Tuxedo Pulse 15 Gen3 (AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Ryzen 7 7840HS (Phoenix, Zen 4 plus RDNA3 780M), a well-settled AMD platform by kernel 6.4.
- What does the Tuxedo Pulse 15 Gen3 (AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS) cost?
- RRP is about 1199 USD (1099 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Tuxedo Pulse 15 Gen3 (AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS) good for programming?
- For programming we score it 8/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Tuxedo Pulse 15 Gen3 (AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS)?
- 1.55 kg (3.42 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 80 Wh pack, around 8 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 7/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 1000 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the Tuxedo Pulse 15 Gen3 (AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS)?
Prices are indicative. How we make money.
from € 1.099 $1,199 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.
