The Battle of the Linux Titans: Zorin OS 16.2 Vs Pop OS 22.04 | Which is the ULTIMATE Distro? (2023)

Zorin OS and Pop OS are two phenomenal Linux distributions. Both are modern distros, doing a lot of innovation and providing remarkable computing experience to their users.
Zorin and Pop OS both are based on Ubuntu. But the similarities start and end right there, as both of these bring their own unique desktops, downright stunning features, and provide unparalleled computing experiences to their users.

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Let's take a closer look and see how they compare against each other in terms of speed, performance, user interface, stability, and software support. And finally, see Which one of these two is the best? Which one is more suitable for You? Zorin OS or Pop OS. Let's jump right in.

[centy]

I've been using Zorin since 2021 (first time I tried linux) and never once felt the need to switch distro or worse run back to windows. Really looking forward to Zorin 17 later this year. I think Pop_OS looks pretty good too though I can't imagine what Zorin could do to make me switch away from it at this stage.

[WhatIsItReallyAbout]

The Pop!OS tiling window function is also an extension that anyone add from the gnome-extensions site. So regardless of distro, if you have gnome, you can run this feature.

[hankdean]

For me it is Zorin, I love the way they did that distro.

[cejannuzi]

I run and love both. THANKS FOR THE GREAT VIDEO.

[gavinxu]

I've tried Ubuntu/Manjaro/PopOS/Fedora/ElementaryOS/Zorin, now I stick to Zorin since it looks good and all functionalities work well. Looking forward to this year's ZorinOS 17.

[roxshivamsingh]

I purchased Zorin OS Pro in the past year and am really glad for it. ❤❤

[shashankarora]

I have tried both these linux distros and I love both of them...my one laptop has Pop os and the other has zorin. Zorin's colour theme is so relaxing.

[BobboNaught-YT]

thank you. I've been using Zorin for a couple of years and didn't even realize I could try windows installer files with it, natively

[arthurdiamondhands]

I've been using popOS with the GNOME desktop environment. I like using the tiled windows. My experience has been good. I use it for productivity and a little bit of gaming on steam.

[Fizzify]

I'm using Pop!_OS just because of the company. I'm really excited for their upcoming custom-made COSMIC DE.

[BernhardErnst]

Many years ago I tried Pop OS. It worked pretty well for games, but months down the line had several issues. Since I do do development, I also had MySQL installed. That ended up with a timer problem going back through Ubuntu to Debian where the bug originates from. This essentially caused the maximum timer point being moved out just before getting to it and that continued. Have not tried Pop OS since then. Borderlands Pre-Sequel ran faster on it than on Windows using the same hardware. Zorin gave me issues starting at the installer. It did not stay installed for long.

[Yxboss]

I begin Linux with pop OS but then later, I’ve got some issue with an update and could not boot properly then I switched to Zorin and currently very happy, I’ve tried KDE and liked it but then switched back to zorin. 💜💜💜

[ThomasGrillo]

I'm legally blind, and one of the biggest problems I have with modern operating systems is the "sheet of paper" like appearance of apps (windows). I can't tell where the edge of one ends, and the background app begins. Is there a way to bring back the nice, fat border frames around apps, or windows? Also, is it easy to invoke the magnifying zoom in/out feature, like in Windows Magnifier? Thanks

[timnowak]

As for me, Pop Os wins because of a few things.

First of all, the lack of information in the video that Pop Os has a recovery partition, which definitely facilitates the repair of the damaged system. Also, you can use easy access to files on a damaged system. This is a definite advantage, other system including Zorin Os does not have a similar function.

Another advantage is the lack of snap application. I think Canonical wants to impose using this application format to others. In addition, snap applications do not integrate well with the system theme. And even more so with custom theme. Also they are slow in relation to the DEB, and Flatpack applications and take up a lot of space.

Another very big plus in the benefit of the Pop os is the fact that in the future we will gain access to a new graphic environment, that is undergoing creation. Cosmic Desktop is definitely a breath of freshness, and something completely new in relation to other graphics environments.


Ps. Sory, as I wrote something not very understandable. English is not my native language.

[thelegendaryqwerty]

I have to go with Zorin, because of XFCE4.

[misterl]

So, I used Zorin OS 16.2 pro for a year! Love it. But in one day it just won't boot... so, installed pop os. also, great stuff, and I love it, especialy tiling feature! But, strangely my pop os can't see my usb drives....
So, now trying again zorin with custom tiling feature. Will see. Can't deside witch is better. Love both!

[grimmpickins]

I really need to give Zorin a try - I'm constantly trying out new distros whilst I tinker and extend the life of old computers (mostly Macs at the moment). I've been running a tweaked Pop OS on my secondary gaming computer with a CRT (it took some work to get that right). After using 'Tweaks' to customize Pop - I've been really loving it with the Nordic appearance and translucent menu bars, very modern Mac-esque.

I've given Garuda a look again this week, as they just updated heavily. I have a 2015 iMac testing it out right now, and it is one potent Arch distro... I wouldn't recommend it to beginners, as I used to use the prior version as my daily and eventually I broke it in updates - still not sure what went down there... I never became fully comfortable with Arch, but I couldn't deny how well it ran - when it did, LOL.

[ImteshalKarim]

I have distro hopped for ages but am currently sticking to Ubuntu Mate with Flatpak and Synaptic. It's lightweight and responsive and slightly better than XFCE, which is my all time favourite

[piet-]

Maybe I am wrong here, but they are not based on the same Ubuntu version. Zorin 16.2 is still on Ubuntu 20.04, only Zorin 17 will (probably) be on Ubuntu 22.04.

[TheAlanReviews]

I use Pop!_OS 22.04. I enjoy it. It works great for gaming, programming, and video editing.