Can the Linux-powered Kubuntu Focus M2 replace my MacBook Pro?
Is this high-specced Linux laptop enough to make me switch from my Mac?
This is a review of the new Kubuntu Focus M2 laptop with a fast Intel i7 processor, 32 GB of RAM, a speedy Nvidia GPU, and oh, did I mention it comes preinstalled with Kubuntu Linux for a great out-of-the-box experience?
I’ll run through some of my workflows, and how the 2020 Kubuntu Focus M2 stacks up against my current 2019 MacBook Pro with similar specs.
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Read my blog post that goes along with the video (with even more pictures!): https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2020/kubuntu-focus-m2-linux-laptop-review-and-16-macbook-pro-comparison
Mentioned in this video:
– Kubuntu Focus: https://kfocus.org
– Pi 4 a Day video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU6jHvVqJxY
– Notebookcheck.net Schenker Key 15 review: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Schenker-Key-15-Clevo-PC50DN2-in-review-A-lot-of-performance-in-a-slim-compact-case.492805.0.html
– Halo MCC via Proton on Steam Play: https://www.protondb.com/app/976730
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Contents:
00:00 – Raspberry Pi Linux for a day
00:44 – Specs vs 16″ MacBook Pro
02:15 – Hardware Overview
05:16 – The Kubuntu Focus Experience
06:13 – Developer benchmarks
08:30 – OBS recording and streaming
08:58 – Clamshell mode and sleep issues
10:31 – Kdenlive video editing
12:38 – Darktable RAW photo editing
13:56 – Gaming with Steam Play
15:06 – Battery life, speakers, and UI
16:41 – Recommendation
17:26 – Thanks and Bloopers
by Jeff Geerling
linux foundation
