Slimbook · 2026
Slimbook Executive 16
Core Ultra 9 285H
The 16-inch Executive: Arrow Lake H, 64 GB slotted RAM, a 3K 120 Hz panel and a 99 Wh battery for about 8 hours, EU-direct in euro.
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- Best for programming creative work office and web work AI and data 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 7/10
- Display 8/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 6/10
- Speed 8/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- OLED display, deep contrast
- Bright 500-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 120Hz screen, smoother motion
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 : needs tweak
11. Ships Slimbook OS (Ubuntu LTS based) or a choice of distros.
Slimbook: Executive 16 product and Linux →Show full report
/Xe driver, so the hardware is clean from kernel 6.11. Ships Slimbook OS (Ubuntu LTS based) or a choice of distros. Same documented quirk as the Executive 14: if you suspend while the charger is plugged in, the machine wakes back up. It is a firmware-level behaviour, not distro-specific. Suspend on battery is fine. Slotted DDR5 to 128 GB and two M.2 slots.
- Fedora Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Arrow Lake H s2idle wants kernel 6.11 or newer. Same plugged-in wake quirk as on Ubuntu; firmware-level, not distro-specific.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Arc 140T (integrated) |
| RAM | 64 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 16" 2880x1800 @ 120Hz, 500 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 1.5 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 99 Wh, around 8 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Slimbook Executive 16 (Core Ultra 9 285H) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Arrow Lake H (Core Ultra 9 285H) all-Intel, Arc 140T on the i915/Xe driver, so the hardware is clean from kernel 6.11.
- What does the Slimbook Executive 16 (Core Ultra 9 285H) cost?
- RRP is about 1850 USD (1599 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Slimbook Executive 16 (Core Ultra 9 285H) good for programming?
- For programming we score it 7/10 on value and 8/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Slimbook Executive 16 (Core Ultra 9 285H)?
- 1.5 kg (3.31 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 99 Wh pack, around 8 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 7/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 1024 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the Slimbook Executive 16 (Core Ultra 9 285H)?
Prices are indicative. How we make money.
from € 1.599 $1,850 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 2026-05-19.
