Tuxedo · 2024
Tuxedo Sirius 16 Gen2
An all-AMD Linux gaming laptop with a Radeon RX 7600M XT on the open Mesa stack, a 165 Hz 1440p panel and vendor-preinstalled Linux, from about 1699 euro.
from € 1.699 RRP
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- Linux: out of box
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on speed and build, with no category below average.
- Battery 5/10
- Display 6/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 8/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- 165Hz screen, smoother motion
- RAM upgradeable to 96 GB
Watch for
- Heavy at 2.3 kg for daily carry
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 : broken
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : unknown
The first all-AMD Linux gaming laptop, so there is no NVIDIA driver to manage. 04 LTS, and reported the all-AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS plus Radeon RX 7600M XT working well, with other modern distributions also fine.
Phoronix: TUXEDO Sirius 16 Gen2 Linux review →Show full report
ing well, with other modern distributions also fine. The Radeon RX 7600M XT runs on the open Mesa stack. WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, webcam and audio all work and can be hardware-disabled from the UEFI. The fingerprint reader is Windows-only per Tuxedo, so treat it as unavailable on Linux. SO-DIMM RAM to 96 GB and two NVMe slots.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
|---|---|
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT (8GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 16 GB, upgradeable to 96 GB |
| Storage | 500 GB |
| Screen | 16.1" 2560x1440 @ 165Hz, 300 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 2.3 kgheavy for daily carry |
| Battery | 80 Wh, around 6 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Tuxedo Sirius 16 Gen2 work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Ubuntu LTS). The first all-AMD Linux gaming laptop, so there is no NVIDIA driver to manage.
- Is the Tuxedo Sirius 16 Gen2 good for gaming?
- For gaming we score it 7/10 on value and 8/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Tuxedo Sirius 16 Gen2?
- 2.3 kg (5.07 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 80 Wh pack, around 6 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 5/10.
- 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.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Ships with Linux.
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from € 1.699 RRP
Buy direct at Tuxedo (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 2026-05-19.
