> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # You Can Spend Up to $11,944 on Purism's Librem 16 Linux Laptop - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/purism-librem-16/ - Published: 2026-06-29T10:18:32.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-02T08:42:17.000Z - Description: The laptop starts at $2,899 and scales up to an eye-watering $11,944 for a custom config. - Author: Sourav Rudra - Tags: News, Gadgets 🎛️ Ever since successfully crowdfunding over $500k for the Librem 15, [Purism](https://puri.sm/?ref=itsfoss.com) has become a recognized hardware manufacturer catering to privacy and Linux enthusiasts. The company is registered as a [Social Purpose Corporation](https://puri.sm/about/social-purpose/?ref=itsfoss.com), dedicating its existence to upholding the privacy, security, and freedom of its users, even when that conflicts with maximizing shareholder profit. That philosophy carries through their lineup of offerings like the Liberty Phone, the Librem series of phones, and Post Quantum Cryptography hardware. Just recently, they announced the Librem 16 laptop, positioned as the direct successor to the Librem 15 and an upgrade over the Librem 14 in both performance and expandability. ## 📝 Librem 16: Key Specifications ![against a mixed yellow/orange background two photos of the librem 16 laptop are shown, one is the view with the lid up, the other is the view with the lid down](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2026/06/purism-librem-16.png) At the heart of the Librem 16 sits a 13th Gen [Intel Core i7-13620H](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232130/intel-core-i713620h-processor-24m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz/specifications.html?ref=itsfoss.com), which is a 10-core, 16-threaded chip. Its performance cores turbo up to 4.9GHz, while the efficiency cores cap out at 3.6GHz. Sadly, **there's no discrete GPU onboard**, just Intel's integrated *UHD Graphics* handling display duties. Memory tops out at **64GB**, split across two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots. Storage comes from two M.2 bays that handle both NVMe and SATA drives, for a maximum of **16TB**. [PureOS](https://pureos.net/?ref=itsfoss.com) is the Linux distribution of choice here. It is Purism's own **Debian-based distro** that has endorsement from the Free Software Foundation, and there's no telemetry or advertisements involved. ![the two hardware kill switches for disabling camera, microphone, wifi, bluetooth are visible on the top-left here](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2026/06/purism-librem-16-kill-switches.jpg) Firmware leans in the same direction, with the Librem 16 featuring [coreboot](https://www.coreboot.org/?ref=itsfoss.com) and a disabled [Intel Management Engine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel%5FManagement%5FEngine?ref=itsfoss.com). Then there are the **two kill switches**; one cuts the camera and mic, the other cuts wireless and Bluetooth; both can be flipped off manually. The rest of the specs include: - **Display:** 16-inch, 1920x1200 (*16:10 aspect ratio*). - **Ports:** 2x USB-C (*USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort Alt Mode, USB-PD up to 100W*), 2x USB-A (*USB 3.2 Gen 1*), 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x memory card reader, and a 3.5mm combo audio jack. - **Dimensions:** 360 x 26 x 240mm (*W x H x L*), 1.8kg. - **Connectivity:** 1x Gigabit Ethernet over RJ45, Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6 with two antennas, and Bluetooth. - **Battery:** A single 3-cell, 54.2Wh pack rated at 11.55V and 4.7Ah ## Get Yours The Librem 16 is sold in **three pre-configured tiers**, plus a build-your-own option for anyone who wants to tailor the specs to their needs. - The ***Base*** model is [the entry point](https://shop.puri.sm/shop/librem-16-base/?ref=itsfoss.com) at **$2,899**, with 16GB of RAM and 500GB of storage. - The ***Plus*** model [bumps that](https://shop.puri.sm/shop/librem-16-plus/?ref=itsfoss.com) to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage for **$4,199**. - The ***Max*** model with 64GB of RAM and 16TB of storage across two 8TB drives [tops the range](https://shop.puri.sm/shop/librem-16-max/?ref=itsfoss.com) at **$9,799**. If none of those fit, the *build-your-own* option starts at **$2,870** and [lets you configure](https://shop.puri.sm/shop/librem-16/?ref=itsfoss.com) memory, both storage slots, the wireless card, anti-interdiction service, and warranty length individually. Push every option to its highest value, and the final tally lands at a whopping **$11,944**. Anyhow, every configuration **ships within 10 business days**, with optional [anti-interdiction service](https://docs.puri.sm/Services/Anti%5Finterdiction.html?ref=itsfoss.com) ($249) and an extended 3-year warranty ($399) available as add-ons. [Librem 16](https://puri.sm/products/librem-16/?ref=itsfoss.com) [Linux preloaded laptops](https://itsfoss.com/get-linux-laptops/) have never been cheaper, but what Purism has is a privacy-at-hardware-level angle, so this model won't be affordable for most people.