Spanish PC maker Slimbook’s latest Linux laptops are thin, light, and affordable models powered by 10th-gen Intel Core processors. The Slimbook Essential is actually two laptops, each with slightly different specs.
During our 5 years of service, we have released several high performance ultrabooks targeting professional environments with relatively moderate / high prices, but never as low as €499 like the new Essential. With this new addition, we aim to widen our client base and reach customers that look for the best price / quality ratio.
Both laptops are available with Intel Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 processor options. Both feature dual SODIMM slots for up to 32GB of RAM and an M.2 drive for PCIe NVMe solid state storage. Both have aluminum bodies, full HD matte displays, and 49 Wh batteries good for up to 6 hours of battery life.
On paper the Slimbook Essential offers the best price to quality ratio of any model in the Slimbook lineup.
| ESSENTIAL 14″ | ESSENTIAL 15″ | |
| CPU | Intel i3-1005G1 Intel i5-1035G1 Intel i7-1065G7 | Intel i3-10110 Intel i5-10210 Intel i7-10510 |
| Screen | 14-inch 1920×1080 FullHD matte screen | 15.6-inch 1920×1080 FullHD matte screen |
| Keyboard | White backlight Spanish or other European languages | RGB backlight Numeric keypad Spanish or other European languages |
| RAM | 2 x DDR4 2666Mhz slots (up to 32GB) | 2 x DDR4 2666Mhz slots (up to 32GB) |
| HDD | 250GB, 500GB or 1TB NVMe drives | 250GB, 500GB or 1TB NVMe drives |
| GPU | Intel Iris Plus | Intel UHD |
| USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (Type A) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (Type C) 1 x USB 2.0 (Type A) | 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port (Type A) 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port (Type C) 2 x USB 2.0 (Type A) |
| Video outputs | 1x HDMI (with HDCP) | 1x HDMI (with HDCP) |
| Warranty | 2 years premium warranty in Spain | 2 years premium warranty in Spain |
| Outer material | Aluminum and ABS titanium color | Aluminum and ABS titanium color |
| Wireless LAN | Intel 9560AC Intel AX200 | Intel 9560AC Intel AX200 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| RJ45 network | 10/100 / 1000Mb Base-TX | 10/100 / 1000Mb Base-TX |
| 4G LTE SIM | Not available | Optional SIM card module |
| Webcam | HD 720p (1280 x 960) | HD 720p (1280 x 960) |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, internal microphone, headphone and microphone jacks 5.1ch HD sound via HDMI | Stereo speakers, internal microphone, headphone and microphone jacks 5.1ch HD sound via HDMI |
| Dimensions | 324.9mm x 219.5mm x 18.95mm | 360.4mm x 239.3mm x 19.7mm |
| Weight | ~1.34 Kg | ~1.63 Kg |
| Battery | 49 WH lithium battery Approximate duration of 5 to 7 hours | 49 WH lithium battery Approximate duration of 5 to 7 hours |
| Card reader | MicroSD card reader | MicroSD card reader |
| Charger | 100 ~ 240V, 50 ~ 60Hz, DC output 19V 2.1A, 40W | 100 ~ 240V, 50 ~ 60Hz, DC output 19V 2.1A, 40W |
| Box contents | 1 laptop, 1 power charger | 1 laptop, 1 power charger |
For both models you can pick between: no operating system, Ubuntu, Kubuntu, KDE Neon, Ubuntu MATE, Debian, elementary OS, Linux Mint, Manjaro, Windows and a dual boot.
You can learn more about the device on the Slimbook website.
