The Snapdragon X2 Series become compatible with Linux and ASUS will bring the Zenbook A14 and A16 with Ubuntu in 2027

During this Snapdragon Summit 2026we have seen how Qualcomm has announced new devices in collaboration with manufacturers, such as the new Microsoft Surface Pro and Laptopwho will carry the Snapdragon X2 Plus to Windows systems. But Qualcomm also wants its laptops with this Arm architecture to reach more operating systems, and they have announced that they are becoming compatible with Linux officially. Ubuntu will be the first Linux distribution included in the next ASUS Zenbook 14 and Zenbook A16 with Snapdragon processors.

Qualcomm officially brings the Snapdragon X2 Series to Linux

We have always talked about the Snapdragon X2 Series for Windowssince it is the most used operating system on home PCs. But Qualcomm and ASUS want to offer an alternative to those users who want Linux on your laptop for work or home. With the official announcement of compatibility in the Snapdragon X2 Series processors with Linux, ASUS is also ready to announce its first laptops with this open source operating system.

It will be Ubuntu the first distribution which will be included in Zenbook series laptops with two display options. An option that is surely welcomed by developers who usually have Linux on their laptops, and who also want a Snapdragon X2 for your tasks. An option that will allow you to take advantage of the performance and low consumption with which these processors are characterized, now also in Linux.

ASUS prepares the first Zenbooks with Snapdragon X2 and Ubuntu

The first laptops announced, the ASUS Zenbook A14 and Zenbook A16 will be available with Ubuntu and these X2 Series processors during the first half of 2027.