KDE Neon vs Kubuntu：这两款 KDE 发行版有什么区别？
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当你发现两款基于 [Ubuntu](https://ubuntu.com/) 并由 [KDE](https://kde.org/) 驱动的 Linux 发行版，你会选择哪一个？


* [Kubuntu](https://kubuntu.org) 是 Ubuntu 的官方 KDE 版本。
* [KDE Neon](https://neon.kde.org) 是 KDE 自己发布的基于 Ubuntu 的发行版。


我知道这常常会让人感到困惑，尤其是当你从来没有使用过这两个版本，但有人推荐你使用它们。因此，为了帮助你做出决定，我想整理一份 KDE Neon 和 Kubuntu 的区别（和相似之处）。


让我们先开始了解相似之处，然后再继续了解不同之处。


注：根据你的系统，你对这两个发行版的体验可能有所不同。所以，请把这篇文章作为一个参考，而不是一个”哪个更好“的比较。


### KDE Neon vs Kubuntu：功能上的比较


![](/data/attachment/album/202011/18/000508czb8ujji8q6i9i6o.png)


基于相似性比较发行版是一个不错的做法。所以，从理论上，我试图把最重要的区别写下来。


然而，值得注意的是，发行版的兼容性、性能和稳定性会根据你的硬件而有所不同，而这里没有考虑到这一点。


#### Ubuntu 作为基础


![](/data/attachment/album/202011/18/000520olvynl64r6uxzlkz.jpg)


是的，这两个 Linux 发行版都是基于 Ubuntu 的，但 KDE Neon 只基于最新的 Ubuntu LTS 版本，而 Kubuntu 则提供了基于 Ubuntu LTS 的版本和非 LTS 版本。


所以，如果使用 KDE Neon，你可以期望在下一个 Ubuntu LTS 版本（每 2 年）的几个月后就能用上最新的 Ubuntu 功能。但是，对于 Kubuntu 来说，你可以选择一个非 LTS 版本，并尝试使用带有 6 个月的软件更新的最新 Ubuntu 版本。


KDE Neon 确实提供了测试版和开发者版，但这些都是为了测试预发布的 KDE 软件而提供的。


#### KDE Plasma 桌面


![](/data/attachment/album/202011/18/000534cab218ddw88811ts.png)


尽管这两个发行版都采用了 KDE plasma 桌面，而且你可以获得相同程度的定制，但 KDE Neon 会首先获得最新的 KDE Plasma 桌面。


如果你还不知道，KDE Neon 是由 KDE 官方团队开发的，由 Jonathan Riddell（Kubuntu 创始人）在[被 Canonical 强制赶出 Kubuntu](https://lwn.net/Articles/645973/) 后宣布的。


所以，不仅限于最新的 Plasma 桌面，如果你想尽快获得最新最好的 KDE，KDE Neon 是最佳选择。


Kubuntu 最终会得到更新的 KDE 软件的更新，但这需要时间。如果你不太确定需要最新的 KDE 软件/桌面，而只是需要一个稳定的 KDE 系统，你应该选择 Kubuntu LTS 版本。


#### 预装软件


开箱即用，你会发现 Kubuntu 已经预装了一些必要的工具和应用程序，但是，对于 KDE Neon，你需要找到并安装一些应用和工具。


从某些方面看，与 Kubuntu 相比，KDE Neon 可能是一个轻量级的发行版。然而，对于新的 Linux 用户来说，他们可能会发现 Kubuntu 是一个易于使用的体验，并预装了更多必要的软件和工具。


#### 软件更新


如果你没有使用按流量计费的连接，这可能根本不重要。但是，我应该提一下，考虑到常规的 Ubuntu LTS 修复/更新以及 KDE 软件更新，KDE Neon 会有更多的软件更新。


对于 Kubuntu，你只会得到 Ubuntu LTS 的更新（除非你使用的是非 LTS 版本）。所以，从技术上讲，你会有更少的更新数量。


#### Ubuntu KDE 版与 Plasma 的体验差异


![](/data/attachment/album/202011/18/000547qjhqhj6x666q6azu.jpg)


我知道如果你没有尝试过这两个版本，你可能会认为它们很相似。但是，Kubuntu 是 Ubuntu 的官方版本，它更注重 Ubuntu 在 KDE 桌面环境上的使用体验。


而 KDE Neon 在技术上是一样的，但它的目的是为了获得一流的 Plasma 桌面体验，并搭载最新的东西。


尽管这两个发行版开箱即可完美工作，但它们有不同的愿景和相应的开发工作。你只需要决定你自己想要什么，然后选择其中之一。


#### 硬件兼容性


![](/data/attachment/album/202011/18/000557y9n08p0az007p8uj.jpg)


正如我前面提到的，这不是一个基于事实的观点。但是，根据我在网上快速了解用户分享的反馈或经验，似乎 Kubuntu 可以与各种旧硬件以及新硬件（可能追溯到 2012 年）一起工作，而 KDE Neon 可能不能。


只需要记住，如果你尝试 KDE Neon，但由于某些原因不能工作。你知道该怎么做。


### 总结


那么，你会选择哪个呢？KDE Neon 还是 Kubuntu？这完全是你的选择。


两者都是[初学者友好的 Linux 发行版](https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-beginners/)的不错选择，但如果你想要最新的 KDE Plasma 桌面，KDE Neon 会更有优势。你可以在我们的 [KDE Neon 评测](https://itsfoss.com/kde-neon-review/)中阅读更多关于它的内容。


欢迎在下面的评论中告诉我你的想法，你觉得它们中的任何一个有什么好的/坏的地方。




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When you find two Linux distributions based on [Ubuntu](https://ubuntu.com/?ref=itsfoss.com) and powered up by [KDE](https://kde.org/?ref=itsfoss.com), which one do you choose?

[Kubuntu](https://kubuntu.org/?ref=itsfoss.com)is the official KDE flavor of Ubuntu.[KDE Neon](https://neon.kde.org/?ref=itsfoss.com)is the Ubuntu-based distribution by KDE itself.

I know it is often confusing especially if you have never used either of them but got them as recommendations for usage. Hence, to help you make a decision, I thought of compiling a list of differences (and similarities) between KDE Neon and Kubuntu, the two of the [best KDE-based distros](https://itsfoss.com/best-kde-distributions/).

Let’s start with getting to know the similarities and then proceed with the differences.

## KDE Neon vs Kubuntu: Feature wise comparison

![Kde Neon Vs Kubuntu](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/10/kde-neon-vs-kubuntu.png)

It’s always good to compare distributions based on their similarities. So, theoretically, I’ve tried to put down the most important differences.

However, it is worth noting that the compatibility, performance, and stability of the distros will vary depending on your hardware and hence, that has not been accounted here.

### Ubuntu as the Base

![Install Ubuntu 8](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/01/install_ubuntu_8.jpg)

Yes, both the Linux distributions are based on Ubuntu. However, KDE Neon is based only on the latest Ubuntu LTS release while Kubuntu offers an Ubuntu LTS based edition and a non-LTS edition as well.

So, with KDE Neon, you would expect to get your hands on the latest Ubuntu features right after a few months of the next Ubuntu LTS release (2 years). But, with Kubuntu, you have got the option to opt for a non-LTS release and try on the latest Ubuntu releases with 6 months of software updates.

KDE Neon does offer testing editions and developer editions but those are meant to test pre-release KDE software.

### KDE Plasma Desktop

![Kde Plasma 5 20 Feat](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/10/kde-plasma-5-20-feat.png)

Even though both of the distros feature KDE plasma desktop and you can get the same level of customization, KDE Neon gets the latest KDE Plasma desktop release first.

If you did not know already, KDE Neon is developed by the official KDE team and was announced by Jonathan Riddell (Founder of Kubuntu) after he was [forced out of Kubuntu by Canonical](https://lwn.net/Articles/645973/?ref=itsfoss.com).

So, not just limited to the latest Plasma desktop, but if you want the latest and greatest of KDE as soon as possible, KDE Neon is the perfect choice for that.

Kubuntu will eventually get the update for newer KDE software — but it will take time. If you’re not too sure about the latest KDE software/desktop and all you need is a stable KDE-powered system, you should go with Kubuntu LTS releases.

### Pre-installed Software

Out of the box, you will find Kubuntu to have several essential tools and applications pre-installed. But, with KDE Neon, you would need to find and install several applications and tools.

To give you some perspective, KDE Neon might turn out to be a lightweight distro when compared to Kubuntu. However, for new Linux users, they might find Kubuntu as an easy-to-use experience with more essential software and tools pre-installed.

### Software Updates

If you are not using a metered connection, this may not matter at all. But, just for the sake of it, I should mention that KDE Neon gets more software updates considering the regular Ubuntu LTS fixes/updates along with KDE software updates.

With Kubuntu, you just get the Ubuntu LTS updates (unless you’re using the non-LTS edition). So, technically, you can expect less number of updates.

### Ubuntu with KDE vs Plasma Experience

![Kubuntu Kde](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/01/kubuntu-kde.jpg)

I know if you haven’t tried both of them, you might think of them as pretty similar. But, Kubuntu is an official flavour of Ubuntu that focused more on the experience with Ubuntu on a KDE desktop environment.

While KDE Neon is technically the same thing, but it is all about getting the best-in-class Plasma desktop experience with the latest stuff on board.

Even though both the distributions work amazing out of the box, they have a different vision and the development proceeds on both them accordingly. You just have to decide what you want for yourself and choose one of them.

### Hardware Compatibility

![Kubuntu Focus Laptop](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/01/kubuntu-focus-laptop.jpg)

As I mentioned earlier, this is not a fact-based point here. But, as per my quick look on the feedback or experiences shared by the users online, it seems that Kubuntu works with a wide range of old hardware along with new hardware (potentially dating back to 2012) while KDE Neon may not.

It’s just a thing to keep in mind if you try KDE Neon and it doesn’t work for some reason. You know what to do.

## Wrapping Up

So, what would it be? KDE Neon or Kubuntu? That’s really is your choice.

Both are good choices for a [beginner-friendly Linux distribution](https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-beginners/) but if you want the latest KDE Plasma desktop, KDE Neon gets the edge here. You can read more about it in our [review of KDE Neon](https://itsfoss.com/kde-neon-review/).

Feel free to let me know your thoughts in the comments down below and what do you find good/bad on either of them.