Does the Star Labs StarBook Mk VII work with Linux?

Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Ships Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint and others with Coreboot open firmware and fan plus charge-limit control.

What does the Star Labs StarBook Mk VII cost?

RRP is about 1221 USD (1150 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.

Is the Star Labs StarBook Mk VII good for programming?

For programming we score it 7/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.

How heavy is the Star Labs StarBook Mk VII?

1.4 kg (3.09 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.

What's the battery life like?

A 65 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 1024 GB on this configuration.

Photo: Star Labs press / product page

Star Labs · 2024

Star Labs StarBook Mk VII

Name: Star Labs StarBook Mk VII
Brand: Star Labs
SKU: StarBook Mk VII
Price: 1221 USD
Availability: InStock

Coreboot firmware and a 625-nit 4K matte panel, but that 4K screen is 60 Hz only and the cheaper N200 tier is too weak for development.

from € 1.150 $1,221 RRP

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Linux: out of box

Compiled & edited by Dennis de Kruijf · updated 2026-05-18 · how we rate

Scorecard

7.0 / 10

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 8/10
Build 7/10
Keyboard 7/10
Speed 7/10
Value 7/10

Worth knowing

Stands out

Linux runs out of the box
Bright 625-nit screen, readable in sunlight
RAM is user-upgradeable

Compare with other laptops

Linux

Linux readiness10.0

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
Ships Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint and others with Coreboot open firmware and fan plus charge-limit control. No fingerprint reader.
Fedora Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
Coreboot keeps the ACPI tables sane, suspend behaves.

See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.

Specs

Specifications for Star Labs StarBook Mk VII
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
GPU	Intel Arc (integrated)
RAM	16 GB (upgradeable)
Storage	1 TB
Screen	14" 3840x2160 @ 60Hz, 625 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun
Weight	1.4 kglight for daily carry
Battery	65 Wh, around 6 h real-world

Common questions

Does the Star Labs StarBook Mk VII work with Linux?: Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Ships Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint and others with Coreboot open firmware and fan plus charge-limit control.
What does the Star Labs StarBook Mk VII cost?: RRP is about 1221 USD (1150 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
Is the Star Labs StarBook Mk VII good for programming?: For programming we score it 7/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.
How heavy is the Star Labs StarBook Mk VII?: 1.4 kg (3.09 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
What's the battery life like?: A 65 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 1024 GB on this configuration.