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Purism Librem 14

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description Purism Librem 14 Overview

The Purism Librem 14 is a privacy-focused laptop designed for users who value security and repairability. It features a modular design that allows for easy hardware swaps, including the battery and storage. Running PureOS (a hardened Linux distribution), it provides a secure environment out of the box. While not as powerful as a workstation, its commitment to user ownership and repairability makes it a top choice for privacy advocates.

help Purism Librem 14 FAQ

What do the Librem 14 hardware kill switches actually disconnect?

Purism provides physical switches for the camera and microphone, and for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so those circuits can be disabled outside the operating system. The webcam and microphone switch also covers the microphone in the headphone jack on this model. ([Purism Librem 14](https://puri.sm/products/librem-14/))

Can I replace the Librem 14 RAM, SSD, Wi-Fi card, and battery?

Purism's launch FAQ says the RAM, disk, Wi-Fi module, and battery are replaceable, and the specifications list two SO-DIMM slots with up to 64GB DDR4. It also lists two 80mm M.2 slots, including NVMe support, which makes it more serviceable than a sealed ultrabook. ([Librem 14 launch FAQ](https://puri.sm/posts/librem-14-launch-faq/), [hardware specifications](https://puri.sm/products/librem-14/))

Which operating systems can the Librem 14 run?

It ships with PureOS, Purism's Debian-based GNU/Linux distribution, and Purism documents support for QubesOS plus distributions such as Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS, and SUSE. Windows can boot too, but using it does not provide the same PureOS privacy defaults. ([Purism government mobility](https://gov.puri.sm/))

What processor and display does the original Librem 14 use?

The launch configuration uses a 10th-generation Intel Core i7-10710U with 6 cores and 12 threads, plus a 14-inch 1920 x 1080 matte display. Purism announced the model in 2020 with an early-bird base price of $1,199, so compare the exact generation before treating a used listing as current hardware. ([Librem 14 launch](https://puri.sm/posts/purism-launches-librem-14-successor-to-security-focused-librem-13-product-line/), [hardware specifications](https://puri.sm/products/librem-14/))

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