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Pop!_OS

Pop!_OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring its own GNOME-based desktop environment called COSMIC. It is designed with productivity in mind; it has fluid windows, search navigation via the Super key, workspaces that can hide clutter, and efficient auto-tiling of windows.

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TROMjaro

TROMjaro is a Manjaro-based Linux distribution with a customised Xfce desktop. Compared to its parent, TROMjaro offers several user-friendly utilities, such as Layout Switcher with six different layouts or Theme Switcher with several accent colours.

Technical Specs Comparison
Pop!_OSTROMjaro
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseArch, Manjaro
deb, flatpak, PackageKitPackage Managerpacman / AppImage, flatpak, pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
24.04Latest Version2026.05.08
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
December 11, 2025Release DateMay 8, 2026
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
COSMICGNOMEXfce
Desktops
COSMICGNOMEXfce