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Pantheon. Designed like a Mac. Still Linux.
elementary OS is a thoughtfully designed desktop with Pantheon — a dock, a top panel, apps that match. We install it on a current Lenovo, Dell, HP, Acer, or Asus, test Wi-Fi and the rest of the hardware, and ship UPS Ground in 3–5 business days. You keep the OEM warranty. We install Pantheon, not GNOME-on-elementary.
What is elementary OS on a laptop from us?
elementary OS is a paid-what-you-want desktop from elementary, Inc. Pantheon is the point: a dock, a top panel, curated apps, a layout that feels designed. It is still Linux. It is not macOS, and it is not a theme on Ubuntu.
Our shop desktop list is GNOME, KDE Plasma, Cinnamon, and the rest. For this distro we install Pantheon, because that is elementary OS. If you pick GNOME on the product page instead, say so — we will not pretend Pantheon is GNOME.
We put it on name-brand PC hardware you can get serviced, not a locked appliance. Wi-Fi, GPU, webcam, Bluetooth, audio, touchscreen tested. 3–5 day UPS Ground, tracking emailed before it leaves.
Who this is for
- People who want a Mac-shaped desktop on a Lenovo, Dell, or HP they can take in for warranty
- Anyone who likes Pantheon and does not want to fight OEM firmware
- Design-minded users leaving macOS or Windows who still need a local Linux machine
- Ubuntu users who prefer Pantheon’s layout to GNOME
How we install it
On the product page, set Linux Distribution to Elementary. We install current elementary OS with Pantheon. If you want a different desktop session, pick it on the product page and we will match it where that distro allows.
Same radio testing, same 3–5 day ship, same manufacturer warranty as every other laptop on this site.
Dual-boot is an add-on. elementary OS on one partition, Windows or a second distro on the other, BIOS boot menu.
Pick a laptop on the shop. Set Linux Distribution to Elementary. Desktop defaults to Pantheon if you want the usual setup for this distro. A Linux engineer installs, configures, and tests the machine. It ships UPS Ground, typically 3–5 business days, tracking emailed before it leaves.
Other distros we install
Ubuntu LTS is the shop default. These pages cover the distros people pick on the product page. Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Lubuntu, MX Linux, Solus, Nobara, and LMDE are still available on the product page.
Pick this distro at checkout
elementary OS laptops you can order today
Dell Inspiron 15 3535 15.6" FHD IPS
ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605YA 16" WUXGA IPS
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6" FHD IPS
HP 17-cn4000 17.3" FHD IPS
Acer Aspire 5 15.6" FHD IPS Touch
Dell Inspiron 14 5440 14" WUXGA IPS
HP Pavilion 16-af 16" WUXGA IPS Touch
Lenovo Yoga 7 14" WUXGA IPS Touch 2-in-1
elementary OS laptop FAQs
Do you install Pantheon, or GNOME on elementary OS?
Pantheon. That is elementary OS. Our shop default desktop elsewhere is GNOME; for this distro we install Pantheon unless you ask for something else.
Is elementary OS just Ubuntu with a theme?
No. It is Ubuntu LTS underneath with Pantheon, AppCenter, and their own apps. We install their current release, not a reskin we invented.
Will Wi-Fi work on an elementary OS laptop from you?
Yes. Every machine is tested for Wi-Fi, GPU, audio, webcam, Bluetooth, and touchscreen before it leaves. If it fails, it does not ship.
Do you build these elementary OS laptops?
No. We source new Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Asus machines, install elementary OS, and test them. You keep the manufacturer hardware warranty.
Can I dual-boot elementary OS with Windows?
Yes. Dual-boot is an optional add-on. We partition the drive and the BIOS boot menu asks which OS to load each time the machine starts.
More answers are on the FAQ. How we source and test machines: pre-installed Linux laptops.