Comparison

MX Linux vs Linux Mint

MX Linux lands on Worth it, and Linux Mint lands on Depends.

MX Linux

Worth it

Confidence: Medium

Buy it if you want a free, fast desktop . especially to revive old hardware or switch from Windows.

Depends

Confidence: Medium

Take it if you want a free, familiar desktop for everyday use or to rescue a Windows 10 end-of-life PC.

MX Linux versus Linux Mint
Compare	MX Linux	Linux Mint
Verdict	Worth it	Depends
Best for	Reviving old hardware	Reviving Windows 10 end-of-life PCs
Who it's not for	Enterprises needing vendor SLAs	Anyone needing Microsoft Office, Adobe, or Windows-only apps
Privacy	Debian-based with active patching, but a high-severity sudo CVE affected MX/antiX and the project has no dedicated security page.^⁶	No Mint-specific breach found; scores 'Excellent' trust.
Support quality	Active volunteer forums, no vendor helpdesk	Volunteer forums only, no paid support
Public sentiment	Users consistently praise MX as fast, simple and efficient . especially on old hardware . while acknowledging occasional drawbacks.^²	Users call it a comfortable, homey desktop that wins over Windows switchers and even a 37-year macOS veteran, with limits once needs get advanced.¹⁴
Biggest gotcha	No dedicated security page on the official site; patch news surfaces via forums and social posts^⁷	Linux-wide 'Copy Fail' root-access vulnerability disclosed April 2026 . patch promptly after install.