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The System76 Pangolin Linux laptops now come with Ryzen 5000U APU options

The refreshed Pangolin models integrate AMD's Ryzen 5000U Lucienne processors. (Image Source: System76)
The refreshed Pangolin models integrate AMD's Ryzen 5000U Lucienne processors. (Image Source: System76)
The Linux-based Pangolin refreshes come with the Lucienne R5 5500U and R7 5700U APUs integrating Zen 2 cores. Other features include a 15.7-inch FHD display, up to 64 GB DDR4-3200 RAM, up to 2 TB NVMe SSD storage, Wi-Fi 6 and a GbE NIC. Prices start at $1,199.

System76 is updating its Pangolin lineup of Linux laptops with AMD’s Ryzen 5000U processors. These are not the Zen 3 models, unfortunately, so instead of the previous R5 4500U and R7 4700U, System76 now offers the Zen 2-based R5 5500U and R7 5700U with integrated Vega graphics.  Still, the upgrade should provide a noticeable performance boost especially in multi-core workloads, as the new models enable hyperthreading and come with an improved memory controller.

Users can opt for an Ubuntu or a Pop!_OS distro. The list of features includes:

  • 15.6-inch FHD display with matte finish
  • support for up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM
  • an M.2 slot for SATA or NVMe SSDs with max 2 TB capacity
  • GbE NIC + Wi-Fi 6 + BT 5
  • 720p webcam
  • port selection: 1x USB-A 3.2  Gen 1, 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, micro SD card reader, HDMI 2.0 video output, GbE jack, headphone/mic combo audio jack, Kensington lock
  • multi-color backlit keyboard (mechanical switches optional)
  • 49 Wh battery
  • 2 cm (0.78 inch) profile and 1.65 kg (3.64 lbs) weight


The base model with R5 5500U, 8 GB RAM and 240 GB SSD costs $1,199, while a full option model that includes an extra charger, external DVD-RW drive, mechanical keyboard switches, 17-inch laptop bag, plus a 3-year warranty can be ordered for $3,399. Some optional features will only be available in October.

 

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Bogdan Solca, 2021-09- 1 (Update: 2021-09- 1)