Star LabTop Mk III
Powerful you have become

To the outside world, the Star LabTop Mk III is just an ordinary Linux laptop, but secretly, it is one of the fastest ultrabooks available. The new Star LabTop Mk III delivers up to a 20% performance increase with the new Intel® Core™ i7-8550u quad-core processor and even faster SSD storage. A 45.6-watt-hour battery is housed in the Type II anodised aluminium chassis allowing for a 40% increase in battery life.
14.8mm
thin
1.3kg
light
Full HD
13-inch
IPS Display
Up to
7hrs
battery life
Built for
Linux
Star Labs offer a range of laptops designed and built specifically for Linux. All of our laptops come with a choice of Ubuntu Linux, elementaryOS, Linux Mint, Manjaro or Zorin OS pre-installed; regardless of the distribution used, our laptops run flawlessly.

Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Manjaro or Zorin OS
Choose your pre-installed distribution

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

Linux Mint 19.3 "Tricia"

Manjaro 20.0 "Lysia"

Zorin OS 15.2 Core or Ultimate
Intel Core
Quad-Core
Processor
The Intel® Core™ i7-8550u processor with Intel UHD 620 graphics boasts outstanding performance. Utilising 14-nanometre processor technology, the variable clock speeds and multiple processor cores enable the Star LabTop Mk III to switch seamlessly between energy efficiency and performance.
Up to
20%
faster performance
Up to
4.0GHz
Turbo Boost processing

Powered by the
Over Provisioned
Star Drive
The Star LabTop Mk III hosts an over-provisioned Star Drive SSD which is incredibly fast, featuring a sequential read speed of up to 3200MB/s. Over-provisioning is the inclusion of extra capacity reserved by the SSD controller to manage read and write tasks. This increases performance and IOPS (Input/Output Operations per Second) whilst enhancing reliability and endurance.
Up to
3200MB/s
sequential read speed
Up to
2200MB/s
sequential write speed

Hybrid
High Definition
Display
The Star LabTop Mk III features a 13.3" hybrid display, comprising a matte screen with glass overlay. It's power efficient LED backlighting produces bright and vibrant colours. The combination of 1920x1080 resolution and IPS technology ensures optimum viewing clarity at angles up to 178°.
1920x1080
resolution
178°
viewing angle
16:9
aspect ratio

One port to rule them allThe USB-C port provides simultaneous charging, speedy data transfer and video output in a reversible design that’s just one-third of the size of a traditional USB 3 port, putting everything you need in one place.
The USB-C port provides simultaneous charging, speedy data transfer and video output in a reversible design that’s just one-third of the size of a traditional USB 3 port, putting everything you need in one place.

The Star LabTop Mk III also features; 2 x USB 3.0 Type A, HDMI, 3.5mm Headphone Jack and a MicroSD card reader.

Automatic
Firmware
Updates
The BIOS, Embedded Controller and SSD receive automatic firmware updates via the LVFS. Essential security features are included as standard such as options to disable:
- Intel Management Engine
- Wireless
- Webcam
Super Keyboard
The LED backlit keyboard features an array of function keys designed to speed up certain tasks, such as media control and adjusting display brightness. One popular feature is the function lock, that when enabled, makes the F-keys behave as if you are holding down the Fn key. The ultra smooth finish of the oversized glass trackpad allows your fingers to glide over it’s surface effortlessly, enabling precise tracking and elegant gesture control.

65w
USB-C
Charger
The Star LabTop Mk III charges via the USB-C port. Detachable plugs for the UK, Europe, Australia and the USA are available, allowing you to charge your laptop across the World.
