Linux
Zorin OS
Version: 18.1
Requirements
| Minimum CPU (Intel) | 1 GHz dual-core 64-bit Intel processor |
| Minimum CPU (AMD) | 1 GHz dual-core 64-bit AMD processor |
| Minimum RAM | 2GB |
| Minimum Storage | 15GB |
| TPM 2.0 | Not required |
| Secure Boot | Not required |
| Notes | Figures are for the Core/Pro editions (GNOME). The lightweight Lite edition (XFCE) runs on far older or weaker hardware — as little as 512MB RAM and 10GB storage — making Zorin a strong option for reviving very old PCs. Zorin OS 18.1 is based on Ubuntu LTS with the Linux 6.17 kernel. |
Description
Zorin OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution designed to make switching from Windows or macOS as painless as possible, with a familiar, polished desktop whose layout can mimic other operating systems. It bundles common apps, can run many Windows programs through built-in compatibility tools, and offers a lightweight Lite edition for older hardware — a popular choice for giving an aging PC a fast, modern, secure operating system.
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