System76 · 2024
System76 Lemur Pro
lemp14
1.0 kg with slotted RAM to 56 GB and a flawless Linux story, but the 60 Hz FHD+ panel and 15 W chip make the 1499 dollar base hard to justify on hardware alone.
from € 1.650 $1,499 RRP
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- Best for programming office and web work study
- Linux: out of box
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on battery and build, with no category below average.
- Battery 8/10
- Display 6/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 6/10
- Value 6/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- Light at 1 kg
- RAM upgradeable to 56 GB
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 Open Firmware. No fingerprint reader by design.
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by design. Webcam has a hardware kill switch, apps need a restart after toggling it.
- Fedora Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
Intel s2idle is solid here.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB, upgradeable to 56 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 14" 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, 300 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun |
| Weight | 1 kgvery light to carry |
| Battery | 73 Wh, around 9 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the System76 Lemur Pro (lemp14) 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 Open Firmware.
- What does the System76 Lemur Pro (lemp14) cost?
- RRP is about 1499 USD (1650 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- How heavy is the System76 Lemur Pro (lemp14)?
- 1 kg (2.20 lb). That's easy to carry all day.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 73 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 512 GB on this configuration.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Ships with Linux.
Ready to buy the System76 Lemur Pro (lemp14)?
Prices are indicative. How we make money.
from € 1.650 $1,499 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.
