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Why This Matters

This review highlights the Tuxedo InfinityBook Max 15 as a well-built Linux laptop with a high-refresh-rate display and solid performance, making it a compelling choice for Linux enthusiasts. However, its variable battery life and higher price point underscore the ongoing challenges and considerations in the Linux hardware market, especially when compared to more established options like MacBooks. This matters because it emphasizes the importance of hardware quality and ecosystem support for consumers and developers choosing Linux devices.

Key Takeaways

Tuxedo InfinityBook Max 15 3.5 / 5 Good pros and cons Pros Sturdy aluminum chassis

Brilliant display with 300Hz refresh rate

Solid productivity performance Cons Variable battery life

Make sure you pick the right keyboard layout

Laptop can get pricey View now at Tuxedo

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Tuxedo Computers is a German company that's been making computers preinstalled with Linux for over two decades, and I've had the pleasure of test-driving several models. When the company asked me to try their latest hardware, the InfinityBook Max 15, I couldn't say pass on the laptop, which starts at $1,800.

Also: Ready for a Linux laptop? I recommend a Tuxedo to beginners and pro users alike

This Linux laptop impressed me immediately. It has a solid build, a brilliant screen, and the sweet little Tux icon in place of the Windows logo for the Super key.

Although it has its quirks, I found the laptop to be the right balance of form and function. No, it's not a powerhouse, but if you want a well-crafted aluminum device with enough juice to get you through the day (and you're a Linux user), it could be right up your alley.

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