> ## 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. # TUXEDO Stellaris 16 (Gen5) is The Ultimate Linux Laptop You Can Find Now - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/tuxedo-stellaris-16-gen-5/ - Published: 2023-04-05T11:40:36.000Z - Updated: 2023-04-05T11:40:36.000Z - Description: The laptop packs in a punch with specs like RTX 4090 and i9 processor! Don't you think? - Author: Sourav Rudra - Tags: Gadgets 🎛️, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15 TUXEDO Computers is a well-known brand in the Linux space that provide customizable Linux notebooks and Desktop PCs at various price/performance points. Not to forget, it is one of the trusted places to [buy Linux computers](https://itsfoss.com/get-linux-laptops/). With a recent announcement, they have launched the **next evolution of their Stellaris 16-inch laptop.** I must say that this can be a proper challenger to Framework's recently announced high-performance 16-inch Laptop. Let's take a look at it. **Suggested Read** 📖 [Framework Unveils a New Laptop With Game-Changing Open Source Module SystemUpgradeable graphics, customizable keyboard modules, and what else? This sounds pretty spectacular!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/framework-16-laptop.jpg)](https://itsfoss.com/framework-laptop-open-source-module/) ## TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen 5: Overview ⭐ ![a photo of the tuxedo stellaris 16 - gen5 laptop](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/04/TUXEDO_Stellaris_16-Gen5.jpg) The major highlight of this laptop is that it features Nvidia's latest and greatest [**RTX40 series**](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/laptops/?ref=itsfoss.com) of mobile GPUs that offer some great graphics performance and features. Paired with Intel's top-of-the-line processor, the **[i9 13900HX](https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/232171/intel-core-i913900hx-processor-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz.html?ref=itsfoss.com)**, with its 24-cores that can turbo up to a **blazing fast 5.40 GHz** at a whopping **157 W TDP** (Turbo), it is a compelling package. Though keep in mind; that for running the laptop at its full potential, TUXEDO recommends using **their external water cooling solution**, [TUXEDO Aquaris](https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en/Linux-Hardware/Accessories/Further-accessories/TUXEDO-Aquaris--External-Water-Cooling-Device%5F1.tuxedo?ref=itsfoss.com), which can be attached magnetically to the back of the laptop. 📋 You will have to pay extra for this when ordering the laptop. The processor can run at a base TDP of **55 W** with a 3.90 GHz clock speed when it is not running at full blast. That's still a decent performance figure for such a thin laptop! 😮 Some other key highlights of the Stellaris 16 – Gen5 laptop are as follows: - **The chassis is made up of a combination of Aluminum and Plastics.** - **A 240 Hz 16-inch IPS display with Nvidia G-SYNC support.** - **GPU options up to an Nvidia RTX 4090.** - **Up to 64 GB DDR5, 5600 MHz RAM (2x 32 GB).** - **A 99 Wh Battery that allows for runtimes of up to 10 hours (idle), and around 6–7 hours under typical loads.** ## ⚡ TUXEDO Stellaris 16: What Makes it a Powerhouse? The high-end hardware aboard the Stellaris 16 – Gen5 laptop won't only appeal to gamers but also to a wide variety of other users such as content creators, AI/ML engineers, UI/UX artists, and more. **So, what makes it such a complete package?** Well, it is the freedom of choosing from various possible setups. For starters, you get to pick from a relatively calmer GPU in the form of an **RTX 4060**, all the way to the **insane RTX 4090,** with the **RTX 4070** and **RTX 4080** filling in the gaps. ![tuxedo stellaris laptop](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/04/stellaris16-gen5_back.jpg) Then there are the keyboard options that let you decide between their newly added [Cherry MX Ultra-Low Profile](https://www.cherrymx.de/en/cherry-mx/mx-ultra-low-profile/mx-ulp-click.html?ref=itsfoss.com) clicky switches for a tactile and audible feel during typing or the usual silent membrane switches. You can also pick from an extensive **list of keyboard layouts** that include English, German, Spanish, Hungarian, and more with the backlit TUX super-key. The RAM offerings are no less; you can decide between two performance tiers. One is a 'Performance' tier that offers **DDR5 RAM** running at a swift **4800 MHZ** and a 'High Performance' tier that offers DDR5 RAM running at an eye-watering **5600 MHz**. These tiers offer a maximum of 64 GB RAM, mixing sticks from **SK Hynix**, **Samsung,** and **Micron**. As for storage, two M.2 2280 SSD slots run on PCIe 4.0 x4 with various Samsung SSDs. The lineup starts with a **Samsung 970 EVO Plus**, with the **Samsung 980** in the middle and the blazing-fast **Samsung 980 Pro** being the range-topper. 📋 A maximum of 4 TB of storage is possible with both the M.2 slots occupied. Besides that, the Stellaris 16 – Gen5 features **Wi-Fi 6E** with **Bluetooth 5.3** and comes with the **[TUXEDO OS](https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/os?ref=itsfoss.com) pre-installed** unless you choose a different one at checkout. **Suggested Read** 📖 [15 Places Where You Can Buy Linux ComputersLooking for Linux laptops? Here I list some online shops that sell Linux computers or specialize only in Linux systems.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/top-places-to-buy-linux-computers.png)](https://itsfoss.com/get-linux-laptops/) The OS offerings include the likes of **Ubuntu 22.04 LTS**, **Kubuntu 22.04 LTS**, **Ubuntu Budgie 22.04 LTS,** and **Windows 11 Home/Pro**. ## 💸 Availability and Pricing The TUXEDO Stellaris 16 – Gen5 is **available for pre-order**, with **deliveries starting at the end of April**. Prices start at **1763,87 EUR for the base config** with the i9 processor, an RTX 4060, 16 GB of RAM (2x 8 GB) running at 5600MHZ, a 500 GB Samsung 980 SSD, and TUXEDO OS. [Pre-Order](https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en/TUXEDO-Stellaris-16-Gen5.tuxedo?ref=itsfoss.com) Head over to the [official store listing](https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en/TUXEDO-Stellaris-16-Gen5.tuxedo?ref=itsfoss.com), and start configuring as per your requirements.