Linux
elementary OS
Version: 8.1
Requirements
| Minimum CPU (Intel) | Recent Intel Core i3 or comparable 64-bit dual-core processor |
| Minimum CPU (AMD) | Comparable 64-bit dual-core AMD processor |
| Minimum RAM | 4GB |
| Minimum Storage | 32GB |
| TPM 2.0 | Not required |
| Secure Boot | Not required |
| Notes | An SSD is strongly recommended for good performance, and a 1024x768 or larger display and internet access are needed for installation. elementary OS 8 is based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and defaults to a Wayland-based Secure Session; official ARM64 builds are also available. |
Description
elementary OS is a design-focused, privacy-respecting Linux distribution based on Ubuntu LTS, known for its clean, macOS-inspired Pantheon desktop and a curated AppCenter of native apps. It emphasizes thoughtful, ethical computing with a pay-what-you-want model, making it an approachable, polished choice for people switching from macOS or Windows.
Compatible Laptops
Asus (6)
Dell (38)
Dell
Latitude 5430
2022
Dell
Inspiron 3501
2021
Dell
Inspiron 5406 2-in-1
2021
Dell
Inspiron 7506 2-in-1
2021
Dell
Inspiron 7706 2-in-1
2021
Dell
Latitude 5420
2021
Dell
Latitude 5520
2021
Dell
Vostro 3400
2021
Dell
G3 15 3500
2020
Dell
G5 15 5500
2020
Dell
G5 15 SE 5505
2020
Dell
G7 15 7500
2020
Dell
G7 17 7700
2020
Dell
Inspiron 3501
2020
Dell
Inspiron 3505
2020
Dell
Inspiron 5501
2020
Dell
Inspiron 7306 2-in-1
2020
Dell
Inspiron 7400
2020
Dell
Latitude 5310
2020
Dell
Latitude 5410
2020
Dell
Latitude 5411
2020
Dell
Latitude 5510
2020
Dell
Latitude 5511
2020
Dell
Latitude 7310
2020
Dell
Latitude 7410
2020
Dell
Latitude 9410 2-in-1
2020
Dell
Latitude 9510
2020
Dell
Precision 3550
2020
Dell
Precision 3551
2020
Dell
Precision 5550
2020
Dell
Precision 5750
2020
Dell
Precision 7550
2020
Dell
Vostro 5401
2020
Dell
Vostro 5501
2020
Dell
XPS 13 9300
2020
Dell
XPS 13 9310 2-in-1
2020
Dell
XPS 15 9500
2020
Dell
XPS 17 9700
2020
HP (15)
HP
Envy 16
2022
HP
Envy x360 15 (AMD)
2022
HP
Envy x360 15 (Intel)
2022
HP
OMEN 16 (AMD)
2022
HP
OMEN 16 (Intel)
2022
HP
OMEN 17
2022
HP
Envy 15
2021
HP
Envy x360 15 (AMD)
2021
HP
Envy x360 15 (Intel)
2021
HP
Envy 13
2020
HP
Envy 15
2020
HP
Envy x360 13 (AMD)
2020
HP
Envy x360 13 (Intel)
2020
HP
Envy x360 15 (AMD)
2020
HP
Envy x360 15 (Intel)
2020