– Dell XPS 14 (2026) now available with Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS pre-installed, starting June 2.
– Ships on June 15 with Core Ultra 5/7/X7 variants; Core Ultra X9 388H models delayed until July 22.
– No configuration limits for Ubuntu versions, offering up to Core Ultra X9, Arc B390, 64GB RAM, 4TB storage, and OLED display.
– Choosing Ubuntu saves $100 (vs. Windows 11 Home) or $160 (vs. Windows 11 Pro), with pricing from $1,899 USD.
– Currently limited to North America; no global release timeline confirmed.
Dell’s XPS 14 2026 Gets Ubuntu Linux – What’s New
The XPS 14 2026 has been available for a while now. Announced in January during CES 2026, the new XPS 14 then started shipping on February 12 with Intel’s Core Ultra 7 355 processor to replace older DA14250 variants with Arrow Lake-H processors. That version cost about $2,271 on Amazon but we’ve been told to ignore that link entirely.
- From June 2, Dell is offering its new 14-inch XPS with Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS pre-installed
- Shipments should begin on June 15 across Core Ultra 5 325, Core Ultra 7 355 and Core Ultra X7 358H variants
- However, Dell is holding back Core Ultra X9 388H variants until at least July 22 to match Windows 11-backed counterparts
No Configuration Limits – You Can Fully Spec It
As far as we can tell, Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS versions face no configuration limitations, either. Hence, one can order the XPS 14 running Ubuntu with up to the Core Ultra X9 388H, Arc B390 graphics, 64 GB of LPDDR5X-9600 RAM, 4 TB of storage and a 1-120 Hz IPS or 20-120 Hz OLED display. In all cases, choosing Ubuntu saves $100 on versions with Windows 11 Home installed and $160 on SKUs running Windows 11 Pro.
Pricing and Regional Availibility
As such, pricing starts at $1,899 in the US and CAD 2,539 in Canada. Unfortunately, Dell’s expanded XPS 14 offering only extends to North America for now. The company has not confirmed when Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS variants will reach other markets yet. Please see our recent reviews with Core Ultra 7 355 and Core X7 358H processors for more details about Dell’s latest XPS 14.
Where to Buy and What to Expect
Dell Canada and Dell US are the only places you can currently order this Linux laptop. The Ubuntu option is a great deal if you want to save some cash and avoid Windows licensing fees entirely. The base model gives you a solid Core Ultra 5 325 chip with decent integrated graphics, but you can bump it up to the top-tier X9 388H if you wait until July. Expect the same build quality and sleek design as the Windows version, but with a fresh OS to boot.
