R4.1
Note: upgrading heads/coreboot is required for R4.1 install to work.
Laptops
| brand | model | CPU | max. mem in GB (slots)[1] | USB ctrl.[2] | core boot[3] | note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurgo | PrivacyBeast X230 | i7-3520M | 16 (2) | 3 | yes | certified, pre-installed |
| Lenovo | ThinkPad P51 | i7-7820HQ | 64 (4) | 1 | no | |
| ThinkPad T430 | i5-3320M, i7-3840QM | 16 (2) | 3 | opt | ||
| ThinkPad X230 | i5-3320M, i7-3520M | 16 (2) | 3 | opt | developer tested | |
| Nitrokey | NitroPad T430 | i5-3320M, i7-3840QM | 16 (2) | 3 | yes | certified, pre-installed |
| NitroPad X230 | i5-3320M, i7-3520M | 16 (2) | 3 | yes | certified, pre-installed | |
| NovaCustom | NV41 Series | i5-1240P | 64 (2) | 3 | yes | certified |
| NV41 Series | i7-1260P | 64 (2) | 3 | yes | certified | |
| Purism | Librem 14 v1 | i7-10710U | 64 (2) | 1 | yes | pre-installed |
Desktops
| brand | model | CPU | max. mem in GB (slots)[1:1] | USB ctrl.[2:1] | core boot[3:1] | note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dasharo | FidelisGuard Z690 | i5-12600K | 128 (4) | 1 | yes | certified |
Criteria for inclusion (R4.1)
- Qubes OS installs without any workarounds
- Graphics, networking, audio & suspend work without troubleshooting
- Recommended 16 GB RAM are possible
- Keyboard can be connected via PS/2 in case of desktops
- Readily available to be purchased (including pre-owned)
- Multiple community members have confirmed the above (machines that were included in a previous release version of this list need only one good report to be re-included)
History (R4.1)
| Date | Author | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5/5/23 | @Sven | add NV41 series and FidelisGuard Z690 |
| 6/14/22 | @Sven | better heads/coreboot disclaimer after talking to heads maintainer |
| 4/13/22 | @Sven | added note about coreboot 4.13+ and cryptsetup2 requirement for clean installs |
| 3/14/22 | @Sven | restored Librem 14 v1 after positive feedback from community |
| 2/28/22 | @Sven | initial version with X230, T430 and P51 and extended criteria |
R4.0.x
Laptops
| brand | model | CPU | max. mem in GB (slots)[1:2] | USB ctrl.[2:2] | core boot[3:2] | note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurgo | PrivacyBeast X230 | i7-3520M | 16 (2) | 3 | yes | certified, pre-installed |
| Lenovo | ThinkPad E570 | i5-7200U | 32 (2) | 1 | no | |
| ThinkPad L380 | i7-8550U | 32 (2) | 1 | no | ||
| ThinkPad P51 | i7-7820HQ | 64 (4) | 1 | no | ||
| ThinkPad T430 | i5-3320M, i7-3840QM | 16 (2) | 3 | opt | ||
| ThinkPad T450s | i7-5600U | 20 (1) | 2 | no | ||
| ThinkPad X220 / Tablet | i5-2520M | 16 (2) | 2 | opt | ||
| ThinkPad X230 | i5-3210M, i5-3320M, i7-3520M | 16 (2) | 3 | opt | developer tested | |
| ThinkPad X250 | i5-5300U | 16 (1) | 2 | no | ||
| Nitrokey | NitroPad T430 | i5-3320M, i7-3840QM | 16 (2) | 3 | yes | certified, pre-installed |
| NitroPad X230 | i5-3320M, i7-3520M | 16 (2) | 3 | yes | certified, pre-installed | |
| Purism | Librem 14 v1 | i7-10710U | 64 (2) | 1 | yes | pre-installed |
Desktops
| brand | model | CPU | max. mem in GB (slots)[1:3] | USB ctrl.[2:3] | core boot[3:3] | note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hewlett-Packard | Compaq 8200 Elite SFF | i5-2400 | 32 (4) | 2 | opt |
Criteria for inclusion (R4.0.x)
- Qubes OS installs without any workarounds
- Graphics, networking & audio work without troubleshooting
- Recommended 16 GB RAM are possible
- Keyboard can be connected via PS/2 in case of desktops
- Readily available to be purchased (including pre-owned)
- Multiple community members have confirmed the above
History (R4.0.x)
| Date | Author | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3/1/22 | @Sven | removed incorrect assertion about P51 suspend being broken; removed note about HDMI audio not working (not part of criteria and inconsistent with intent of this list … we won’t be able to list each and every minor feature and just selectively calling out some will create wrong impressions) |
| 2/8/22 | @Sven | note about R4.1 |
| 1/9/22 | @Sven | removed T480s as the sole positive report is for R4.1 and the report for R4.0 listed issues; there is one positive R4.0 report but with another CPU… waiting for second one. |
| 12/28/21 | @fsflover | Listed problems for P51: Suspend broken, No HDMI audio. |
| 12/28/21 | @Sven | removed “Mouse” from the PS/2 requirement for desktops, since it’s hardly required to enter the LUKS decryption password. |
| 12/26/21 | @Sven | changed max. memory of T480s to 40GB |
| 12/01/21 | @fsflover | added the link explaining how to generate the HCL report |
| 11/24/21 | @Sven | removing ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5 from the list as it does not fulfill criteria and was including by mistake/assumption |
| 10/31/21 | @Sven | added PS/2 requirement for desktops and first desktop in the list |
| 9/28/21 | @Sven | added “pre-installed” note where it applies" |
| 9/23/21 | @Sven | added ThinkPad E570 |
| 9/7/21 | @Sven | reintroduced CPU column; retained sort to not repeat models; memory now shows only max. and slots, coreboot “possible” → “opt”, “comments” → “note” (more compact); |
| 9/4/21 | @Sven | changed OEM to brand, improved comment guidance: “If there is any helpful feedback for new users regarding a computer on this list, then please comment in the respective thread linked from this list.” |
| 9/3/21 | @adw | un-hyperlinked the “developer tested” comments, as the URL used now redirects back to this very page |
| 9/1/21 | @Sven | removed duplicate mention of 16GB from footnote 1, it’s already linked in the criteria and we do not list any computer that doesn’t allow 16GB; reintroduced comments with certified/developer tested |
| 8/31/21 | @Sven | (re-)introduced columns for memory, USB controllers and coreboot along with respective footnotes to explain why this is relevant when deciding |
| 8/23/21 | @Sven | transition to machine specific pages linked with the model name; restored ThinkPad T450s; added ThinkPad L380 |
| 8/21/21 | @Sven | changed list and history into table; added memory, USB count and heads status; removed links to individual HCL reports (maintenance nightmare); removed comment about BIOS changes (that belongs in the installation guide); removed ThinkPad T450s due to insufficient max. memory |
| 8/13/21 | @Sven | better spec link for ThinkPad T430 |
| 8/10/21 | @Sven | removed Purism discussion; added “v1” to Librem 14; added all certified hardware |
| 8/9/21 | @Sven | added Purism Librem 14; rephrased introduction; mentioned BIOS settings; moved “where to post” and history into this post |
| 8/7/21 | @Sven | added ThinkPads T480s (i7-8550U), X250 (i5-5300U), and changed the order to sort from fastest to slowest CPU |
| 8/6/21 | @Sven | initial version |
Where to post comments & feedback
To discuss the existence of this list, the criteria or to propose a new entry, please post to this thread. If there is any helpful feedback for new users regarding a computer on this list, then please comment in the respective thread linked from the model in this list.
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if a computer has slots (aka DIMM sockets) upgrading the memory at a later time is an option. ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
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multiple USB controllers allow to further compartmentalize the use of peripherals. ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
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coreboot provides auditability and maximum user control. ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎