Samsung's Galaxy Book 3 Pro Laptops Continue to Expand Samsung's Lineup of Windows-Powered Devices
Samsung's Galaxy Book 3 Pro Laptops Continue to Expand Samsung's Lineup of Windows-Powered Devices
Introducing the Third Generation of Samsung's Galaxy Book Laptops, Corresponding with the Launch of the Galaxy S23 Phones. Similar to the trio of smartphone options, each Galaxy Book 3 variant has its unique selling point. The Galaxy Book 3 Pro Ultra positions itself as the "top-tier" option, the Book 3 Pro 360 caters to fans of the 2-in-1 form factor, and the Book 3 Pro is designed for the general populace.
Let's dive into the star of the show: the Galaxy Book 3 Pro Ultra. This 16-inch laptop tips the scales at less than 4 pounds and boasts a 3K-resolution Dynamic AMOLED screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate. It's fueled by a 13th-gen Intel Core i7 or i9 processor, and offers the option of an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 or 4070 Laptop GPU. It's available with 16 or 32 GB of RAM and can house up to 1 TB of storage.
The Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360, also a 16-inch laptop, can transform into a tablet-like device when needed, featuring a touchscreen. It comes with Samsung's S Pen as an optional accessory, although regrettably, it doesn't magnetically attach to the laptop like on Samsung's Android-based tablets. Internally, it operates on a 13th-gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processor with integrated graphics, making it more than sufficient for cloud gaming. It can be customized with 8 to 32 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage. It also comes with Wi-Fi 6E and an HD 1080p camera for video conferencing, hopefully an improvement over previous Galaxy Book generations.
The Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 can be transformed into a tablet. Image source: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
Lastly, we have the standard Galaxy Book 3 Pro, available in 14-inch and 16-inch versions. It shares many of the same specifications as the 360, including the same processor, chip configurations, up to 32 GB of RAM, and up to 1 TB of storage.
All three laptops run on Windows 11, feature a fingerprint sensor embedded in the power button for security, and boast a quad-speaker system. They also have the same number of ports, including two Thunderbolt 4 ports, USB Type-A, HDMI, and the standard headphone jack, as well as a microSD expansion slot for extra storage.
All the Galaxy Book 3 Pro series models share the same number of ports, including a USB-A port and a microSD expansion slot. Image source: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
The Galaxy Book 3 Pro features a backlit keyboard and a full-number pad. Image source: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
A close-up look at the Galaxy Book 3 Pro's keys. Image source: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
Samsung aims for a "seamless" integration between the Galaxy Book 3 family and its Galaxy smartphones and other devices, encouraging users to stay within its ecosystem. The Galaxy Book 3 series includes Link to Windows, which promises Samsung users exclusive control over their Samsung smartphones that non-Samsung Android users don't have, in addition to the capabilities provided by the Microsoft-developed Phone Link Windows app. It also features an instant hotspot function that instantly tethers a Samsung smartphone's cellular connection to the laptop, a feature already available on macOS and ChromeOS. If you own a Galaxy Tab S7/S8 tablet, you can use it as a second screen.
The Galaxy Book 3 series of laptops will hit the market on Feb. 17, coinciding with the release of the new Galaxy S23 smartphones. Prices start at $1,450 for the Galaxy Book 3 Pro, $1,900 for the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360, and $2,400 for the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra, positioning it against top-tier Windows laptops.
The integration of technology in Samsung's ecosystem is further emphasized with the Galaxy Book 3 series, allowing seamless connections with Galaxy smartphones and tablets. The future of productivity lies in these devices, offering enhanced features for Samsung users.
The innovative features and top-tier performance of the Galaxy Book 3 series, including the Pro and Pro 360 models, are a testament to the role of tech in shaping our tech-savvy future.