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System76 Pangolin 11

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The System76 Pangolin launched in 2021 as a 15.6-inch AMD-powered laptop built for developers, sysadmins, and anyone who wanted a Linux machine straight from the factory instead of a Windows box with the OS wiped afterward. Internally identified by System76 as pang11, it paired AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors with a matte 1080p display and shipped with Pop!_OS pre-installed. It still holds value because it is one of the few mainstream laptops sold new with Linux support baked in, and its upgradable RAM and dual storage slots keep it useful well past its original configuration. Pick your Ryzen 5 or Ryzen 7 configuration and condition above for an instant cash offer, or see how the process works before you send it in.

Confirm you have the System76 Pangolin 11

The fastest way to confirm this exact model is inside Pop!_OS or whatever Linux distribution is currently installed. Open a terminal and run sudo dmidecode -s system-product-name. A Pangolin 11 returns pang11. If the desktop still has the System76 branding, you can also check Settings → About for the device name.

Pangolin 11 (pang11)

  • AMD Ryzen 5000 series processor (Ryzen 5 or Ryzen 7)
  • 15.6-inch 1920x1080 matte display
  • Ships with Pop!_OS pre-installed
  • Sold from 2021

Prefer a visual check? Look for the System76 logo etched into the lid, a matte black finish with slim display bezels, and a white backlit keyboard. There is no discrete graphics vent grille on either side, since this model runs on integrated graphics only.

Core hardware configurations

Processor

  • AMD Ryzen 5 5000 series
  • AMD Ryzen 7 5000 series

The Ryzen 7 configuration carries more cores and clock headroom, and it is the configuration that moves resale value the most.

Graphics

  • Integrated AMD Radeon graphics built into the Ryzen chip
  • No discrete GPU option on this model

Memory

  • DDR4 across two SO-DIMM slots
  • User-upgradable after purchase

Storage

  • NVMe PCIe SSD across two M.2 slots
  • User-upgradable, and a unit with both slots populated tends to appraise higher

Display & audio

Display

A 15.6-inch 1920x1080 panel with a matte, anti-glare finish, suited to long coding sessions under office lighting.

Audio

Built-in stereo speakers alongside a combo headphone and microphone jack for calls or wired headsets.

Ports & connectivity

The Pangolin 11 keeps a full-size port selection rather than relying on dongles, which matters to buyers who plug in external monitors or storage directly.

Wired
  • USB-C with DisplayPort output
  • USB-A 3.1 ports
  • HDMI
  • microSD card reader
  • Combo headphone/mic jack
Wireless
  • Wi-Fi 6
  • Bluetooth 5

AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Wi-Fi 6 Backlit keyboard Dual M.2 storage slots Upgradable RAM 15.6-inch matte FHD display Pop!_OS ready

Battery, build & more

Software

Ships with Pop!_OS, System76's own Ubuntu-based Linux distribution, though buyers could also opt for stock Ubuntu at the time of purchase.

Finishes

A single dark, matte chassis finish with a white backlit keyboard, keeping the design understated rather than gamer-styled.

Market positioning

Positioned as an accessible entry point into System76's Linux-first lineup, priced below the aluminum Galago Pro and Lemur Pro while covering similar day-to-day work.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I find the model number and exact configuration?
Open a terminal and run sudo dmidecode -s system-product-name. This model reports back as pang11. To confirm which processor you have, run lscpu or check Settings → About, which will show either a Ryzen 5 or Ryzen 7 5000 series chip. If the drive has already been wiped and there is no OS to boot into, the codename is sometimes printed on a small sticker on the underside of the chassis near the regulatory markings.
02 How do I tell it apart from the System76 Darter Pro?
The Darter Pro is System76's Intel-based 15.6-inch counterpart, and the two share a similar matte black chassis and keyboard layout, which makes them easy to mix up by sight alone. The reliable way to separate them is the processor: the Pangolin 11 always uses an AMD Ryzen 5000 series chip, while the Darter Pro runs Intel Core processors. Running lscpu or checking Settings → About settles it in seconds.
03 Can I sell it with damage, a cracked screen, or a lock on it?
Yes, a damaged Pangolin 11 can still be sold. A cracked screen, a weak battery, or a unit that will not power on all affect the quote, but the condition picker above adjusts for that. If the drive is encrypted with a passphrase you remember, or the firmware has a BIOS/boot password set, remove those before shipping so the device can be tested. A locked disk or firmware password that cannot be cleared will limit what can be verified and may affect the offer.
04 What raises the trade-in value the most?
The Ryzen 7 configuration appraises higher than the Ryzen 5, and units with the RAM or storage upgraded beyond base capacity follow close behind. Cosmetic condition matters too: a chassis free of cracks, hinge play, or keyboard wear will move you into a better condition tier. Including the original System76 power adapter also helps, since replacements are not something every buyer keeps around.
05 How do I erase it and remove my accounts before shipping?
Back up anything you want to keep first, since the next steps wipe the drive. Boot the laptop and select the System76 recovery partition from the boot menu, or boot from a Pop!_OS USB installer if the recovery partition has been removed, then run a clean install to overwrite the existing operating system and data. If you set a BIOS or firmware password, clear it in the firmware setup screen before shipping. Once the device is wiped, pack it using the prepaid shipping label from your quote. Shipping is free and insured, and payment goes out after testing by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, or check. Full steps are covered in our data erasure protocols.