The KDE Slimbook VII is now available, bringing AMD’s new AI-focused Ryzen 9 chip and a 165 Hz display to the Linux laptop scene. At €1,029, it’s priced aggressively for a premium machine and it’s not just for open-source diehards anymore.
Refined performance with AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 chip
Under the hood, this model runs on the Ryzen AI 9 365. It’s a 10-core, 20-thread processor that reaches up to 5.0 GHz. That alone gives it enough speed for creative work or coding marathons. Paired with the integrated Radeon 880M, the laptop can even handle some casual gaming or GPU tasks on the side.
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Slimbook tones down the Linux learning curve
KDE Neon, a clean Linux distro based on Ubuntu, comes pre-installed. Thanks to its familiar interface and lightweight design, KDE Neon is great for beginners who want out of the Windows bubble but without diving into the deep end.
Solid specs and extras built into the KDE Slimbook VII
From the outside, the laptop stays sharp. It uses a clean aluminum chassis and weighs 1.86 kg. It’s not ultra-light, but it feels sturdy. Inside, you’ll find:
- 16-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS display (165 Hz, 16:10)
- 80 Wh battery (up to 12 hours use)
- Up to 128 GB DDR5 RAM
- Dual PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD slots (up to 16 TB total)
- USB-C with 100W charging, USB-A, HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
It also includes a full number pad, quad speakers, and multiple color options for international keyboards. And yes, RAM and storage are upgradeable.
A Linux laptop that doesn’t feel like a compromise
Many Linux laptops settle for low specs and plastic shells. This one doesn’t. The KDE Slimbook VII aims for the same audience that might consider a MacBook or ThinkPad but without locking them into a proprietary OS. It’s polished, powerful, and finally gives Linux users something they don’t have to tinker with on day one.
