--- title: "Dell XPS 14 with Omarchy: a real build from our bench" id: "1950" type: "post" slug: "xps-14-omarchy-build-guide" published_at: "2026-10-12T14:00:00+00:00" modified_at: "2026-10-12T14:00:00+00:00" url: "https://thelinuxlaptop.com/xps-14-omarchy-build-guide/" markdown_url: "https://thelinuxlaptop.com/xps-14-omarchy-build-guide.md" excerpt: "This is a real Dell XPS 14 (DA14250, Core Ultra 7 255H, graphite) going through Omarchy setup on our bench. No renders and no staged product shots, just the machine, the installer and the first boot." taxonomy_category: - "Blog" --- This is a real Dell XPS 14 (DA14250, Core Ultra 7 255H, graphite) going through Omarchy setup on our bench. No renders and no staged product shots, just the machine, the installer and the first boot. - Ships fully updated. - Fingerprint reader built into the power button, tested working on Linux (Omarchy and Ubuntu). Enabled during setup. - Ubuntu LTS is the default; Omarchy and 25+ other distros are available when you order. ## Video from the bench Unboxing and carrying it to the bench (41 s, no audio) Full desk clip: setup and first boot (79 s, no audio) ## Photos Tap a photo to view it larger. 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