System76 has announced the Adder Pro, a new Linux laptop featuring a 15.3-inch OLED QHD+ panel and targeting the gaming and creator market with a starting price of $2,499. The machine packs an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with options for NVIDIA's RTX 5060 or RTX 5070 graphics, all running on Pop!_OS with automatic hybrid graphics switching and user-upgradeable components. While the OLED display and right-to-repair ethos appeal to enthusiasts, the 8 GB VRAM on the GPU variants may raise eyebrows for those eyeing longevity with unoptimized titles.
System76 Unveils the Adder Pro, Its First OLED Linux Laptop for Gamers and Creators
The Denver-based Linux maker steps into the high-performance mobile segment with a $2,499 machine packed with RTX 50-series graphics.
System76 has officially announced the Adder Pro. It finally brings OLED displays to the company’s lineup. Starting at $2,499, it targets the cramped intersection of PC gaming, software development, and digital content creation.
The machine replaces the older Adder WS workstation line. It positions System76 squarely between its ultraportable Lemur Pro and the heavy-duty Serval WS. It’s a deliberate pivot. The Denver company has spent years tuning Pop!_OS for stability and right-to-repair accessibility. Native gaming performance has always taken a backseat.
The headline change is the panel. System76 slotted a 15.3-inch OLED QHD+ screen with a 165Hz refresh rate and 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage into a magnesium-aluminum chassis. Text renders noticeably sharper. Colors hit closer to professional reference monitors. The contrast ratio actually means something now.
Peak brightness tops out at 500 nits. It handles most indoor lighting without breaking a sweat. The glossy finish will still chase reflections under a desk lamp, though. Under the lid sits Intel’s Core Ultra 7 356H processor. You’re looking at 16 cores, an integrated NPU capable of 50 TOPS, and a base clock that hits 4.7 GHz.
Graphics duties split between the integrated GPU and either an NVIDIA RTX 5060 or RTX 5070. Both ship with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. System76 says hybrid switching is handled natively in Pop!_OS. Drop into a game and the discrete GPU wakes up. Close it and the integrated chip takes over to preserve battery life.
Carl Richell, System76’s CEO, didn’t mince words about the push. "We're excited to bring OLED visuals to our laptop customers," Richell said. "The skills of creators and the sophistication and hardware requirements of today's computer games call for a laptop like the Adder Pro that has the graphics and color-rendering capabilities, processing speed, and RAM to deliver optimal gaming and creative experiences."
Memory scales up to 96 GB of dual-channel DDR5 running at 5600 MHz. Storage options max out at 4 TB via a user-replaceable M.2 slot. That’s a welcome nod to right-to-repair advocates who are tired of soldered chips. The battery is a 60 Wh cell rated for roughly eight hours of light use.
Pair it with the included 230W charger and you get a machine that weighs 3.37 pounds. It’s not featherlight, but it’s noticeably lighter than the workstation predecessors it replaces.
Linux Gaming Gets a Serious Upgrade
The Adder Pro ships with Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS running System76’s new COSMIC desktop environment. Ubuntu 24.04 and 26.04 LTS are also on the menu. You can install any mainstream Linux distro or even Windows if you really want to. Pop!_OS handles the hardware out of the box with zero user data collection and full theming freedom.
If you’ve struggled with Linux gaming before, the automatic hybrid graphics switching might finally make your life easier. It’s a rather expensive machine for the internals it is touting, though the design and OLED panel do help it somewhat. However, at the same time, the lack of Thunderbolt 5 might frustrate power users who rely on docked multi-GigE setups.
The RTX 5070 variant with 8 GB of VRAM will also draw questions as unoptimized DirectX 12 games continue to bloat. System76 has been around since 2005, but convincing Windows-hardened gamers to stick with Linux long-term remains a steep hill to climb.
You can pick one up today. System76 lists the Adder Pro as in stock with worldwide shipping to over 60 countries. Base configurations start at $2,499, with RAM, storage, and warranty tiers adjusting the final invoice. International buyers should factor in local taxes before checking out. Head here to build your exact spec.
