The best Linux laptops are user-friendly with high-end components and great battery life. We tested models from Lenovo, Dell, and more to find the top options.
Years ago, we were lucky to have one or two Linux laptop options. Now, you’d be surprised at how many laptops are sold with Linux installed, making it a great time for programmers to use the open-source alternative to Windows and MacOS. Linux-based laptops are also great for high school and college students looking to expand their knowledge and skillsets. Linux is also able to be run on many readily-available Windows laptops, often in tandem, which is great for beginners who may not be ready to invest in a dedicated machine.
With so many options, we can now be selective with how we spend our money. On top of that, we no longer have to do extensive research on other laptops to ensure every component will work with Linux. For those of us who’d been working with Linux for some time, that was more a bother than a problem, but for others, it was a major effort to track down chipset manufacturers and models that went into a particular laptop. Those days are long past, and consumers can now simply purchase a laptop that ships with Linux installed, knowing it will “just work.”
What is the best Linux laptop right now?
