Slimbook · 2025
Slimbook Excalibur 16
Ryzen AI 9 365
An all-AMD 16-inch with Strix Point 365, 165 Hz QHD+ panel, slotted RAM to 128 GB and a clean amdgpu Linux story, EU-direct from 1199 euro.
from € 1.199 $1,380 RRP
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- Best for programming office and web work AI and data work creative work
- Linux: out of box
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on display and speed, with no category below average.
- Battery 6/10
- Display 8/10
- Build 6/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 8/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- Bright 400-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 165Hz screen, smoother motion
- RAM upgradeable to 96 GB
Linux
Excellent · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: high · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
11 or newer. Ships with a USB stick for the buyer's Linux distro choice (Ubuntu, Fedora, KDE neon and others); Slimbook does not ship a custom distro for this model.
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ewer. Ships with a USB stick for the buyer's Linux distro choice (Ubuntu, Fedora, KDE neon and others); Slimbook does not ship a custom distro for this model. Slotted DDR5 to 128 GB across two slots, two M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots to 8 TB. The trade is build feel: aluminium chassis but a 67 Wh battery in a 1.86 kg 16-inch frame is below the Executive 14 class. No fingerprint reader. No dGPU.
- Fedora Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
Fedora 41 or newer for Strix Point s2idle; everything else is stock amdgpu and clean.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
|---|---|
| GPU | AMD Radeon 880M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB, upgradeable to 96 GB |
| Storage | 500 GB |
| Screen | 16" 2560x1600 @ 165Hz, 400 nitsbright enough for sunlight, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 1.86 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 67 Wh, around 6 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Slimbook Excalibur 16 (Ryzen AI 9 365) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). All-AMD Strix Point Ryzen AI 9 365 (10 cores, 20 threads) with Radeon 880M iGPU on the mainline amdgpu Mesa driver, so the platform side is clean on kernel 6.11 or newer.
- What does the Slimbook Excalibur 16 (Ryzen AI 9 365) cost?
- RRP is about 1380 USD (1199 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Slimbook Excalibur 16 (Ryzen AI 9 365) good for programming?
- For programming we score it 7/10 on value and 8/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Slimbook Excalibur 16 (Ryzen AI 9 365)?
- 1.86 kg (4.10 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 67 Wh pack, around 6 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 6/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 500 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the Slimbook Excalibur 16 (Ryzen AI 9 365)?
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from € 1.199 $1,380 RRP
Buy direct at Slimbook (EU shipping incl.)Shown in EURUSD, switch with the currency toggle in the header. This is an indicative RRP, not a live price.
This is a plain link to the vendor. We earn nothing from it today. Vendor-direct affiliate programmes are not yet enrolled; if one goes live it will be disclosed and will still cost you nothing. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-20.
