The gaming laptop landscape just got an intriguing addition with the Slimbook Hero, designed to deliver high performance while boasting a sleek form factor. This slimline laptop, which is only 2.4 centimeters thick and weighs 2.1 kilograms, encompasses a durable metal chassis. Despite its slender design, the Hero doesn’t skimp on thermal management, with six heat pipes and a dual-fan setup to ensure the heat generated by its robust internals is properly dissipated.
The internals of the Slimbook Hero can be customized to cater to different user requirements. For those looking to push the performance envelope, the laptop can be configured with up to 64 GB of DDR5-5,200 RAM. Storage needs are also amply catered to, with the option to equip the Hero with up to two 4 TB M.2 SSDs. Both the RAM and the SSD in the Hero are upgradable after purchase, allowing for future improvements in case the initial configuration no longer meets the user’s needs.
Connectivity is a strong suit of the Hero as it offers a variety of ports, including HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4a for high-resolution external display options. Additionally, the laptop is equipped with one USB-C port capable of 10 Gbit/s data transfer speeds, three USB-A ports, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2, offering versatile connection options for various peripherals and networks.
Price and Availability
The Slimbook Hero is now available for purchase directly from the manufacturer’s online store. Pricing for the base model starts at EUR 1399 (approximately $1507), which includes an Intel Core i7-13620H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU with 140W power allowance, 16 GB RAM, and a 250 GB SSD. For those who require more memory, an upgrade to 32 GB RAM is offered at an additional EUR 85 ($92), while an expansion to a 1 TB SSD can be obtained for EUR 65 ($70).
International customers interested in the Slimbook Hero will find that shipping costs are estimated at an additional 50 EUR ($54), although the exact shipping total will vary depending on the destination country. Potential buyers are encouraged to check the availability of international shipping for their respective countries before making a purchase.
The Slimbook Hero stands out as a gaming laptop that marries the versatility of Linux Manjaro with the power of a GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, an enticing proposition for gamers and power users who favor open-source software but don’t want to compromise on gaming-grade hardware.
