Linux hardware vendor StarLabs has launched the StarBook Horizon, a 13-inch privacy-focused laptop powered by an Intel Alder Lake processor. The device features 32GB of RAM, a high-resolution display, and comes pre-installed with various Linux distributions. It is now available for purchase at $1,058 from the company's online store.
StarLabs, a specialist in Linux-compatible hardware, announced the availability of its StarBook Horizon laptop on January 6, 2026. Designed as a 13-inch Coreboot notebook emphasizing privacy and everyday usability, the device sports a durable 6061 aluminum chassis finished in sand-blasted Pantone 433.
At its core, the StarBook Horizon runs on an Intel Alder Lake i3-N305 processor, which includes 8 cores and 8 threads at a 7W TDP, paired with Intel UHD graphics and a base clock speed of 1.00 GHz. It comes equipped with 32GB of 4800MT/s LPDDR5 memory and a 2TB Gen3 PCIe M.2 2280 SSD for storage.
The laptop's 13.4-inch LED-backlit IPS display offers a sharp 2520×1680 resolution at 226 pixels per inch, a 90Hz refresh rate, 3:2 aspect ratio, 500cd/m² brightness, and 1500:1 contrast ratio. A pre-installed privacy screen protector enhances user security.
Connectivity options include Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 with a hardware kill switch, Bluetooth 5.3, two USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports (up to 10 Gbps), one USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 2 port, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack. Additional features comprise a backlit keyboard, glass trackpad supporting multi-touch gestures, a 1080p Full HD webcam with physical cover, stereo speakers, dual digital microphones, Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, Coreboot firmware, and disabled Intel Management Engine.
Power is provided by a 45-watt-hour user-replaceable lithium-ion battery, rated for up to 14 hours of use, along with a 65W USB-C adapter. The cooling system is quiet, with an optional fan-disable mode for silent operation.
Buyers can select from pre-installed Linux options such as Ubuntu, Linux Mint, MX Linux, Zorin OS, Manjaro, elementary OS, or Qubes OS. This launch underscores StarLabs' commitment to open-source hardware tailored for privacy-conscious users in the growing Linux ecosystem.
