Pop!_OS 与 Ubuntu：哪个更棒？
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好吧，你可能会发现从[最佳 Linux 发行版](https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-distributions/)列表中选择一个发行版很容易，但是，将两个类似的 Linux 发行版进行比较通常会令人困惑，就像 Pop!\_OS 与 Ubuntu 一样。


有趣的是，Pop!\_OS 是基于 [Ubuntu](https://ubuntu.com/) 的。那么，Pop!\_OS 和 Ubuntu 之间有什么区别呢？为什么要从中选择一个呢？


在本文中，我将比较 Pop!\_OS 和 Ubuntu（两者都是我的最爱）。


**注意：**你可能会发现一些武断的观点，而本文只是一份比较的参考。随着 Linux 发行版的不断开发和更新，随着时间的流逝，很多事情都会改变。


### 比较 Ubuntu 和 Pop!\_OS


![Pop!_OS Vs Ubuntu](/data/attachment/album/202001/03/085307q17bbb7tnn8fd7bb.png)


发现相似之处可帮助你区分其他差异之处。因此，让我们从一些明显的相似之处开始。


就像我提到的，Pop!\_OS 是基于 Ubuntu 之上的 Linux 发行版。因此，当你使用 Pop!\_OS 时，你将获得使用 Ubuntu 的所有好处（从技术上说，其核心是一样的）。


它们都默认带有 [GNOME 桌面环境](https://www.gnome.org/)，因此它们具有相似的用户界面（UI）。


在不讨论所有底层差异的情况下，我将在这里重点介绍一些重要的差异。


#### 用户体验及主题


![Pop!_OS](/data/attachment/album/202001/03/085310zjlcwmgzc7lgyxsx.jpg)


许多用户认为 Pop!\_OS 只是具有不同外观的 Ubuntu。


根据我的经验，我觉得这并非完全正确。


是的，它们俩都很喜欢 [GNOME 桌面环境](https://www.gnome.org/) —— 但是，Pop!\_OS 让人感觉更加优美。


除了外观之外，[Ubuntu 还通过添加程序坞和其他一些小花巧来定制了 GNOME 的体验](https://itsfoss.com/gnome-tricks-ubuntu/)。如果你喜欢定制的 GNOME 体验，可能会发现它更好。


但是，如果你更喜欢纯粹的 GNOME 体验，Pop!\_OS 默认情况下为你提供的就是这样。


在你亲自尝试之前，我无法说服你。但是，Pop!\_OS 中的总体配色方案、图标和主题可以说是令人愉悦的高级用户体验。


这可能是一个主观的事情，但这是我所观察到的。你还可以查看 Ubuntu 19.10 的视频教程，亲自感受一下。


#### 易于安装第三方应用


![Pop Os PPA](/data/attachment/album/202001/03/085311yzexzprhhxr3ezjy.jpg)


Ubuntu 非常重视 Snap 软件包。这增加了它提供的应用程序的数量。


但是 Snap 软件包存在一些重要的问题。它们占用了过多的磁盘空间，并且启动要花费大量的时间。


这就是为什么我更喜欢使用应用程序的 APT 版本的原因。


我为什么要说这个呢？


因为 Pop!\_OS 具有其[自己的官方 PPA](https://launchpad.net/%7Esystem76/+archive/ubuntu/pop/)，并已默认启用。你会在此处找到一些有用的应用程序，例如 Android Studio、TensorFlow。无需下载 Android Studio 的 1GB 大的 Snap 程序包。只需使用 [apt-get install](https://itsfoss.com/apt-get-linux-guide/)就可以了。


#### 预装应用


![Ubuntu installation slideshow](/data/attachment/album/202001/03/085313ozap7jurabzk15h1.jpg)


对于某些人来说，它可能不是最大的问题，但是拥有大量预安装的应用程序可能会影响体验和性能。即使不影响性能，某些用户也只喜欢较少的预装应用程序。


与 Ubuntu 相比，Pop!\_OS 捆绑了更少的默认应用程序（潜在地减少了胖软件）。


再一次提醒，这是主观的看法。如果你希望预安装更多应用程序，则可以考虑使用 Ubuntu 而不是 Pop!\_OS。


#### Snap 软件包支持


![](/data/attachment/album/202001/03/085313vrqdts8jhjxrrxax.jpg)


对于熟悉 Snap 程序包的用户来说，Ubuntu 的软件中心是比 Pop!\_OS 商店更好的解决方案，因为你可以在软件中心中列出 Snap 程序包。


你无法在软件中心中过滤 Snap 软件包，但是当你在软件中心中发现一个 Snap 软件包（查看应用程序来源的详细信息为 “Snap store”/“Snapcraft”）时安装它就更容易了。


可能你会感到困惑，Pop!\_OS 也确实支持 Snap 软件包。但是，你不会在 Pop!\_OS 商店中找到它们，这是唯一的区别。


如果不确定什么是 Snap 软件包及其功能，可以查看我们的文章《[在 Linux 上安装 Snap 应用](https://itsfoss.com/install-snap-linux/)》。


#### 单独的 NVIDIA/AMD ISO 文件


![ISOs](/data/attachment/album/202001/03/085314h50wyyzz630xmew0.jpg)


从技术上讲，它不是内部比较的一部分，而是某些用户关心的一个因素。


因此，值得强调的是 Pop!\_OS 提供了单独的 ISO。一个用于带 NVIDIA 显卡的系统，另一个用于带/不带 AMD 显卡的系统。


使用 Ubuntu 19.10，你可以在 Ubuntu ISO 上获得 NVIDIA 驱动程序，但 AMD 显卡没有这个。


#### 可靠性与问题


毫无疑问，这两个[发行版都适合初学者](https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-beginners/)，并且相当可靠。如果你想要更好的可靠性和更少的问题，则可能希望一直使用长期支持（LTS）版本。


当出现新版本的 Ubuntu 时，Pop!\_OS 将在其上开发，并有可能解决用户在 Ubuntu 原始发行版上遇到的问题，然后再进行新的升级。这给它们带来了一点优势，但这没什么实质性的不同，因为这些修复最终都可以运用于 Ubuntu。


#### 性能


性能将高度取决于你所安装的内容以及所安装的硬件配置。


除非你有一个超级旧的系统，否则这两个发行版似乎都表现良好。


我的机器是 i5-7400 处理器和 16GB 的 RAM（带有 GTX 1050ti 显卡），我发现两种发行版上的体验都足够好。


当然，你可以手动进行一些优化调整以满足要求——无论它们中的哪个不满足你的硬件配置。


但是，如果你想使用 System76 笔记本电脑，那么 Pop!\_OS 将可以证明自己是 [Linux 领域的苹果](https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=System76-Integrated-Vision)，因为 Pop!\_OS 是针对其硬件量身定制的，与 Ubuntu 有所不同。


#### 硬件兼容性


在比较其他 Linux 发行版时，这绝对是要考虑的事情。但是，在这种情况下，实际上并没有太大的区别。


你可能会考虑 Pop!\_OS 一直在使用较新的硬件配置，因为他们主要是为他们的笔记本电脑量身定制具有各种配置的 OS。而且，这只是一个观察，而不是事实。


### 结语


我知道在不亲自尝试的情况下从两个流行的 Linux 发行版中选择一个并不容易。如果可能的话，我建议你在进行比较的同时尝试两者，以供参考。


你在这两者之间有何选择？我在比较中错过了什么吗？在下面的评论中让我知道。




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作者：[Ankush Das](https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/) 选题：[lujun9972](https://github.com/lujun9972) 译者：[wxy](https://github.com/wxy) 校对：[wxy](https://github.com/wxy)


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Well, you might find it easy to pick one from the list of [best Linux distributions](https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-distributions/). However, it is often confusing to compare two similar Linux distros, just like Pop!_OS vs Ubuntu.

Interestingly, Pop!_OS is based on [Ubuntu](https://ubuntu.com/). So, what is the difference between Pop!_OS and Ubuntu? Why should you choose one over other?

In this article, I’m going to compare Pop!_OS and Ubuntu (both of which happen to be my favorites).

**Note:** *You might find some of the points opinionated, this article is just a reference for the comparison. With constant developments and updates to Linux distros, a lot can change over time.*

## Comparing Ubuntu and Pop!_OS

![Pop Os Vs Ubuntu](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2019/12/pop_os_vs_ubuntu.png)

Spotting the similarity helps you distinguish other differences. So, let me start noting down some of the obvious similarities.

Like I mentioned, Pop!_OS is a Linux distribution on top of Ubuntu. So, you get all the benefits of using Ubuntu (technically the same thing at its core) when you use Pop!_OS.

They both ship with the [GNOME desktop environment](https://www.gnome.org/) by default and hence they feature a similar user interface (UI).

Without going into all the under-the-hood differences, I will be highlighting some important ones here.

### User Experience & Theming

![Pop Os Ui](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2019/11/pop-os-UI.jpg)

A lot of users think that Pop!_OS is just Ubuntu with a different skin.

From my experience, I’ll mention that it is not entirely true.

Yes, they both rock [GNOME desktop environment](https://www.gnome.org/) – however, Pop!_OS just feels more polished.

In addition to the look and feel, [Ubuntu customizes the GNOME experience](https://itsfoss.com/gnome-tricks-ubuntu/) by adding a dock and a few more tricks. You might find it better if you like a customized GNOME experience.

But, if you prefer a pure GNOME experience, Pop!_OS gives you that by default.

I cannot convince you enough until you try it out for yourself. But, the overall color scheme, icons, and the theme that goes on in Pop!_OS is arguably more pleasing as a superior user experience.

It can be a subjective thing – but it is what I observed. You can also check out the video tour for Ubuntu 19.10 to check it out for yourself:

### Ease of Installing Third-Party Apps

![Pop Os Ppa](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2019/11/pop-os-ppa.jpg)

Ubuntu puts a lot of emphasis on Snap packages. This greatly increases the number of application it offers.

But there are some issues with Snap packages. They take too much of disk space and they take a lot of time to start.

This is why I prefer using the APT version of any application.

Why am I telling you this?

Because Pop!_OS has its [own official PPA](https://launchpad.net/~system76/+archive/ubuntu/pop/) which is enabled by default. You’ll find some useful applications like Android Studio, TensorFlow in here. You can use [apt-get install](https://itsfoss.com/apt-get-linux-guide/) and get these tools. Do note that they might not be packages well. Android Studio PPA downloads the entire tarball and then extracts it on the system.

Of course, you can [use the same PPA](https://itsfoss.com/ppa-guide/) on a regular Ubuntu as well and take advantage of it.

### Pre-installed Applications

![Install Ubuntu Linux On Intel Nuc 14 Tutorial](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2019/08/install-ubuntu-linux-on-intel-nuc-14_tutorial-800x516.jpg)

It may not be the biggest deal-breaker for some but having a lot of pre-installed apps could affect the experience and performance. Even if it does not affect the performance – some users just prefer fewer pre-installed apps.

Pop!_OS comes bundled with fewer default apps (potentially less bloatware, if I may call it that) when compared to Ubuntu.

Yet again, this is something subjective because if you want no bloatware, Ubuntu has the Ubuntu Minimal options that comes with only the bare essentials so that you can choose which application to install.

### Snap Package Support

![Snapcraft](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2019/11/snapcraft.jpg)

For users comfortable with the snap packages, Ubuntu’s software center is a slightly better solution to Pop!_OS shop because you can have snap packages listed right in your software center.

You cannot filter the snap packages in the software center but it will be easier to install a snap package when you notice one (look at the details for the source of the app as ‘*Snap store*‘ / ‘*Snapcraft*‘) in the Software Center.

Pop!_OS does support snap packages as well – if you’re confused. But, you won’t find them through the Pop!_OS shop, that’s the only difference here.

If you are not sure what a snap package is and what it does, you can check out our article on [installing snap apps on Linux](https://itsfoss.com/install-snap-linux/).

### Separate NVIDIA/AMD ISO File

![Iso Amd Nvidia Pop Os](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2019/11/iso-amd-nvidia-pop-os.jpg)

Technically, it isn’t a part of the comparison internally but it is a factor that some users care for.

So, it is worth highlighting that Pop!_OS provides separate ISOs. One for the systems with NVIDIA graphics card and another for systems with/without AMD graphics.

With Ubuntu 19.10, you get NVIDIA drivers on the Ubuntu ISO but there is no such thing for AMD graphics.

### Reliability & Issues

Unquestionably, both the [distributions are beginner-friendly](https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-beginners/) and quite reliable. You might want to hold on to a Long Term Support (LTS) release if you want better reliability and fewer issues.

When a new version of Ubuntu comes up, Pop!_OS works on it and potentially fixes the issues that users encounter on Ubuntu’s original release before making the new upgrade available.

This gives them a slight edge but that’s nothing substantial because those fixes eventually reach Ubuntu.

### Performance

The performance will highly depend on what you have installed and the hardware configuration you install it on.

Unless you have a super old system, both distributions seem to perform very well.

I’m rocking an i5-7400 processor coupled with 16 Gigs of RAM (with a GTX 1050ti Graphics Card) and I find the experience good enough on both the distros.

Of course, you could manually do a few optimization tweaks to fit your requirements – if either of them does not work out for your hardware configuration.

But, if you want to get your hands on a System76 laptop, Pop!_OS will prove to be [the Apple of Linux space](https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=System76-Integrated-Vision) because Pop!_OS has been tailored for their hardware, unlike Ubuntu.

### Hardware Compatibility

This is definitely something to consider when comparing other Linux distributions. However, in this case, there’s really no significant difference.

Pop!_OS has custom tweaks to suit their own range of [Linux laptops and desktops](https://itsfoss.com/get-linux-laptops/). If you have got a System76 machine, Pop!_OS should definitely be your choice.

**Wrapping Up**

Ubuntu is an evergreen distribution that is not hardware centric. Pop!_OS on the other hand is a distribution tailored for System76 hardware.

I know it’s not easy to choose one among the two popular Linux distro without trying them out. If it’s a possibility, I’ll recommend you to give them both a try while keeping this comparison for reference.

What’s your choice between these two? Did I miss something in the comparison? Let me know in the comments below.