NovaCustom · PrivacyGuard · Privacy laptop
NovaCustom PrivacyGuard V56
Larger 16" privacy-first laptop. Powerful security with an intuitive interface — a secure digital space free from Big Tech, with a bright 144 Hz QHD+ display for desk-primary work.
$1,729
$2,085 Sale NovaCustom US price — same here or directUS pricing advantage: EU buyers pay €1,729 (≈ $1,980) — you pay $1,729, about $251 less, and it ships from the USA.
In stock · ships free worldwide direct from NovaCustom
Ships from the USA — US orders go out domestic USPS from a US warehouse. No customs, no import paperwork. Worldwide shipping free.
Buying here
- 🇺🇸 Ships from the USA — domestic USPS, no customs
- USD checkout with a US company — PO & procurement friendly
- US-based support · order lands in your CISO Marketplace portal
Buying direct
- Full custom configuration — RAM, SSD, keyboard, OS, coreboot options
- Pay by card, PayPal, or crypto (BTC / XMR)
- Same price either way — parity guaranteed
Why the NovaCustom PrivacyGuard V56
What this privacy laptop does that alternatives don't.
Big screen, private core
16" QHD+ (2560×1600) at 144 Hz and 400 nits — the desk-primary privacy machine. Same Dasharo coreboot + Zorin OS Pro foundation as the V54.
Open firmware, Intel ME disabled
Dasharo coreboot replaces the closed vendor BIOS and disables the Intel Management Engine. Dasharo TrustRoot (Intel Boot Guard) anchors the boot chain.
Room to grow
Two SODIMM slots to 96 GB and two M.2 2280 slots. A privacy laptop you can upgrade instead of replace — with spare parts guaranteed to 2031.
Specifications
Full technical details.
Compliance framework mapping
Controls this product satisfies across 7 frameworks.
Endpoint software and firmware integrity
Measured boot chain verified on every power-on. Any firmware modification — supply chain implant, evil-maid attack, or malicious update — fails attestation before the OS loads.
Data protection at rest
Hardware-encrypted storage and self-hosted file servers replace cloud storage with hardware you control. Encryption keys never leave your environment.
Supply chain risk — hardware and firmware
Open-source firmware is publicly auditable and reproducibly built. EU jurisdiction hardware is not subject to US National Security Letters. Directly addresses hardware supply chain risk in CMMC and NIS2.
Hardware attack-surface reduction
Intel Management Engine disabled at the firmware level across every open-firmware machine we carry (NitroPad, NitroPC, PrivacyGuard, SecurityTitan); SecurityTitan models go further — camera and microphone physically removed, anti-tamper seals verified by Heads + Nitrokey attestation. Least functionality, enforced in hardware.
Compared to
Honest comparisons against the most likely alternatives.
vs NovaCustom PrivacyGuard V54
Same privacy stack. The V56 gives you 16" QHD+ at 144 Hz/400 nits vs the V54's sharper-but-smaller 14" 2.8K panel. Choose V54 for travel, V56 for the desk.
vs NitroPad V56
Same NovaCustom base hardware. The NitroPad ships Qubes+Heads for attestation-first security; the PrivacyGuard is the plug-and-play privacy build of the same chassis.
Shipping & returns
What to expect after you order.
Shipping
Ships free worldwide, direct from NovaCustom — US orders via USPS from their US warehouse, everywhere else via UPS from the Netherlands. No import duties. We place your order with NovaCustom within 1 business day of payment and email your tracking.
Warranty & returns
3-year NovaCustom warranty with guaranteed firmware updates and spare-parts availability for years beyond that. Returns and RMAs are handled with NovaCustom's EU support — we'll coordinate on your behalf if anything goes sideways.
Want a custom build?
We stock the standard configurations. NovaCustom's own shop offers full customization — keyboard layouts, RAM/SSD upgrades, OS choice, coreboot options. Use the "Buy direct" button; the price is the same and they accept cards, PayPal and crypto (BTC/XMR).
Authorized partner
We are an authorized NovaCustom drop-ship partner and affiliate. Identical hardware, firmware and warranty either way you buy — on-site checkout is fulfilled by NovaCustom, and the "buy direct" link supports us at no cost to you.
