Slimbook · 2024
Slimbook KDE Slimbook VI
A 16-inch all-AMD Linux ultrabook sold by Slimbook with KDE neon and Plasma 6.1 preinstalled, from an early-bird 1099 euro.
from € 1.099 RRP
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- Best for programming office and web work study 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 build, with no category below average.
- Battery 6/10
- Display 7/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 7/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- RAM upgradeable to 64 GB
Linux
Not rated · Confidence: low · not enough verified data to score this honestly. · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : unknown
- Bluetooth : unknown
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : unknown
- Audio : unknown
- Suspend : unknown
1. The all-AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and Radeon 780M iGPU use the open Mesa stack, which is the basis for the out-of-box grade.
OMG Ubuntu: KDE Slimbook VI →Show full report
7 8845HS and Radeon 780M iGPU use the open Mesa stack, which is the basis for the out-of-box grade. No independent per-component Linux test (WiFi, Bluetooth, fingerprint, webcam, audio, suspend) was available at compile time, so those are honestly marked unknown.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
|---|---|
| GPU | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB, upgradeable to 64 GB |
| Storage | 250 GB |
| Screen | 16" 2560x1600 @ 165Hz |
| Weight | 1.86 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 80 Wh |
Common questions
- Does the Slimbook KDE Slimbook VI work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Ubuntu LTS). Sold by Slimbook as a Linux-first machine and shipped with KDE neon (Ubuntu-based) running Plasma 6.1.
- Is the Slimbook KDE Slimbook VI good for programming?
- For programming we score it 7/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Slimbook KDE Slimbook VI?
- 1.86 kg (4.10 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 80 Wh pack. 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 250 GB on this configuration.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Ships with Linux.
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from € 1.099 RRP
Buy direct at Slimbook (EU shipping incl.)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.
