System76 · 2025
System76 Pangolin (pang15)
pang15
The 16 inch Pop!_OS refresh of the Pangolin with a 2K 120Hz panel and Ryzen 9 8945HS, from 1299 dollar at System76.
from $1,299 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 display and speed, with no category below average.
- Battery 5/10
- Display 7/10
- Build 6/10
- Keyboard 6/10
- Speed 7/10
- Value 6/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- 144Hz screen, smoother motion
Watch for
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
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
04 LTS pre-installed. AMD Radeon 780M uses upstream mesa, MT7922 Wi-Fi 6E works on stock kernels.
System76 Pangolin (pang15) tech docs →Show full report
T7922 Wi-Fi 6E works on stock kernels. System76 firmware (non-open) but EC and BIOS are System76-maintained, so updates land via fwupd. RAM is soldered up to 96GB so pick your config at order.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
|---|---|
| GPU | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 500 GB |
| Screen | 16.1" 2560x1600 @ 120Hz, 350 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 1.73 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 57.75 Wh, around 5 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the System76 Pangolin (pang15) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Pop!_OS). Ships with Pop!_OS 22.04 or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS pre-installed.
- What does the System76 Pangolin (pang15) cost?
- RRP is about 1299 USD; street price is often lower.
- Is the System76 Pangolin (pang15) good for programming?
- For programming we score it 6/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the System76 Pangolin (pang15)?
- 1.73 kg (3.81 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 57.75 Wh pack, around 5 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 5/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 500 GB on this configuration.
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from $1,299 RRP
Buy direct at System76 (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.
