Samsung Galaxy Book
| Company type | Product line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founder | Samsung Electronics |
| Headquarters | Seoul , South Korea |
| Products | Windows-based laptops and tablets |
| Owner | Samsung Electronics |
Samsung Galaxy Book represents a series of Microsoft Windows-based laptops developed by South Korean company Samsung Electronics. Initially launched as a tablet computer featuring a detachable keyboard, the Galaxy Book evolved by 2020 into Samsung's primary laptop lineup, succeeding the Samsung Notebook series.
Although part of the broader Samsung Galaxy family, the Galaxy Book exclusively operates on Windows OS. Separately, Samsung markets a distinct Chromebook series under the Galaxy Chromebook branding instead of Galaxy Book.[1]
History
The Galaxy Book series debuted with the 2016 release of the Galaxy TabPro S, a Windows-powered tablet equipped with an Intel Core M processor and detachable keyboard, designed to rival Microsoft's Surface Pro.[2] This marked Samsung's initial venture into Windows-based devices under the Galaxy brand, replacing the previous Windows tablets from the Samsung Ativ lineup.[3] The following year saw the launch of the original Galaxy Book,[2][4] followed by the introduction of the ARM-based Galaxy Book2 powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 in 2018.[5] In August 2019, Samsung revealed the Galaxy Book S featuring an ARM Snapdragon processor in a traditional laptop design.[6] Samsung described this model as the inaugural device in its new Galaxy Computing category.[7]
In October 2019, Samsung introduced two new laptops: the clamshell-style Galaxy Book Ion and the convertible Galaxy Book Flex. Both models utilized Intel x86 architecture and served as successors to the Samsung Notebook 9.[8][9][10] These were notable as the first laptops worldwide to feature QLED displays, with the Flex model including an S Pen stylus.[11] Throughout 2020 and into 2021, additional models were launched that firmly established the Samsung Galaxy Book as a full successor to the former Samsung Notebook range.[12]
Prior to CES 2020, Samsung unveiled a more affordable version of the Flex called the Galaxy Book Flex α (Alpha).[13] The Ion and Flex models were subsequently released later in 2020.[14] In May of that year, a version of the Galaxy Book S featuring Intel Core "Lakefield," a low-power hybrid processor, was introduced.[15][16] By year-end, Samsung disclosed successors named Galaxy Book Ion2 and Flex2 as part of its 2021 portfolio.[17] During Samsung's Unpacked event in 2021, they also presented their gaming-oriented laptop, the Galaxy Book Odyssey (the successor to Notebook Odyssey), equipped with Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics.[18] The entry-level model called Galaxy Book Go featured a Snapdragon 7c Gen2 chip.[19]
In April 2021, Samsung unveiled three models: Galaxy Book, Book Pro, and Pro 360. The base clamshell design is represented by Book, while Pro offers enhanced features; Pro 360 is a convertible device akin to earlier Flex models.[20] Rumors surfaced in 2021 about a foldable device named Galaxy Book Fold 17; however, it has not been officially announced.[21][22]
February 2022 marked the announcement of the Galaxy Book2 series,[23][24] which included variants such as Book2 Pro 360, Book2 Pro, Book2 360, and standard Book2 models.[25]
On February 1, 2023, Samsung unveiled its latest models: Galaxy Book3 Ultra, Book3 Pro, Pro 360, and standard 360 editions.[26]
Following this, on February 26, 2024, Samsung introduced its fourth-generation lineup comprising Ultra, Pro, Pro 360, and standard 360 models.[27] Subsequently, they launched a more entry-level variant named Book4.[28] On May 20th, Samsung released Book4 Edge, powered by an ARM-based Snapdragon X Elite processor.[29]
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Release timeline for Samsung Galaxy Books from 2020 onward | ||||||
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| Display size | Form factor | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 16.0" | Clamshell |
Book3 Ultra |
Book4 Ultra | |||
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Book3 Pro |
Book4 Pro | |||||
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Book4 Edge | ||||||
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2-in-1 |
Book3 Pro 360 |
Book4 Pro 360 | ||||
| 15.6" | Clamshell |
Ion |
Ion2 |
Book2 |
Book4 | |
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Pro |
Book2 Pro |
Replaced by16" | ||||
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Book |
Replaced byBook2 | |||||
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Odyssey |
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rowspan="2"|2-in- 1 |
Flex |
Flex2 |
Book2 Pro360 |
Book3360 |
Book4360 | |
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Pro360 |
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rowspan="2"|14" |
rowspan="2"|Clamshell |
Go |
Book2 Business |
Book3 Pro |
Book4 Pro | |
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Book4 Edge | ||||||
rowspan="6"|13.3" |
rowspan="3"|Clamshell |
Book S (Qualcomm) |
Ion2 |
Book2 |
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Book S (Intel) |
Pro |
Book2 Pro |
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Ion |
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rowspan="3"|2-in- 1 |
Flex |
Flex2 |
Book2 Pro360 |
Book3360 |
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Flex Alpha |
Flex2 Alpha |
Book2360 |
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Pro360 |
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Model specifications comparison
| Convertible tablets | ||||||||||
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| Model | Release date | Size and weight | Processor | Graphics | Screen | RAM | Storage capacity | Sound system | OS | Stylus |
| Galaxy TabPro S | January 2016 | 290.3 mm × 198.8 mm × 6.3 mm, 693 g | Intel Core m3-6Y30 | Intel HD Graphics 515 | 12" sAMOLED, 2160×1440 resolution | Integrated stereo speakers | TabPro Pen | |||
| Galaxy Book | February 2017 | 261.20 mm × 179.10 mm × 8.90 mm, 640 g (10.6") 291.3 mm × 199.8 mm × 7.4 mm, 1.12 kg (12.0") |
Intel Core i5 Kaby Lake, Intel Core m3 options | 10.6" TFT FHD (1920×1280), 12" AMOLED (2160×1440) | 64/128/256 GB variants | S Pen support | ||||
| Galaxy Book2 | October 2018 | 287.5 mm × 200.4 mm × 7.6 mm, 1.75 lb | Snapdragon 850 chipset | 12" sAMOLED, 1440×2160 pixels | S Pen enabled | |||||
| Clamshell laptops | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Release date | Size and weight | Processor | Graphics card | Display | Memory | Storage | Audio features | Operating system |
| Galaxy Book S (Qualcomm) | August 2019 | 305.2 mm × 203.2 mm × 11.8 mm, 0.96 kg | Snapdragon 8cx Octa-Core processor | Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU | 13.3" FHD (1920×1080) TFT LCD with Touchscreen Panel | 8 GB RAM | 256 GB storage |
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Windows 10 Home/Pro editions |
| Galaxy Book Ion | October 2019 | 305.7 mm × 199.8 mm × 12.9 mm, 0.97 kg (Ion 13) 356.1 mm × 228 mm × 14.9 mm, 1.26 kg (Ion 15) |
10th generation Intel Core processors | Intel UHD Graphics 630, Nvidia GeForce MX250 options | 13.3"/15.6" QLED FHD (1920×1080) displays | 16 GB RAM | 1 TB SSD storage | AKG Stereo Speakers with Smart Amplifier | |
| Galaxy Book S (Intel) | May 2020 | 305.2 mm × 203.2 mm × 11.8 mm, 0.95 kg | Intel Core Intel Lakefield with Hybrid Technology | Intel UHD Graphics integrated | 13.3" FHD (1920×1080) TFT LCD touchscreen panel | 8 GB RAM | 256 GB storage |
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| Galaxy Book Ion2 | December 2020 | 305.7 mm × 199.8 mm × 12.9 mm, 1.16 kg (13") 356.1 mm × 228 mm ×14.9 mm,1.57 kg (15") |
11th generation Intel Core i5, i7 processors | Intel Iris Xe graphics, Nvidia MX450 discrete GPU | 13.3"/15.6" QLED FHD (1920×1080) screens | Up to 32 GB RAM | Up to either1 TB or2 TB SSD storage |
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| Galaxy Book Pro | April 2021 | 304.4 mm ×199.8 mm ×11.2 mm,870 g (13") 355.4 mm ×225.8 mm ×13.3 mm,1.15 kg (15") |
Intel Core i3,i5,i7(11th gen) | Intel UHD Graphics, Intel Iris Xe, Nvidia MX450 available | "15.6"/13.3" sAMOLED with resolution of1920×1080
"|8 GB,16 GB or32 GB LPDDR4x RAM |
"NVMe SSD up to1 TB capacity
"| |
"Windows 10 Home or Pro editions | ||
| Galaxy Book | "356.6 mm x229.2 mm x15.4 mm,1.61 kg
"|Intel Core i3(11th gen) "|Nvidia MX450 discrete GPU |
"15.6" PLS panel at1920×1080 resolution
"|8 GB RAM |
"256GB or512GB storage options
"| "| | ||||||
| "Galaxy Book Odyssey | "356.6 mm x229.1 mm x17.7 mm,1.85 kg
"|Intel Core i5,i7(11th gen) processors |
"Nvidia GeForce RTX30 series graphics cards | "15.6" TFT LCD with FHD(1920x1080) resolution | "Up to32 GB DDR4 RAM | "Up to2 TB storage capacity
"| rowspan="2" |Dolby Atmos audio support "| | ||||
| "Galaxy Book Go
"|June2021 |
"323.9 mm x224 .8 mm x14 .9 mm ,1 .38 kg
"|Snapdragon7c Gen2 and Snapdragon8cx Gen2(5G version) |
"Qualcomm Adreno GPU | "14" TFT display at1920x1080 resolution | "4GB or8GB RAM | "64GB or128GB storage
"| "| | ||||
| "Galaxy Book2 Go5G
"|July2023(UK release) |
"323 .9 mm x224 .8 mm x15 .5 mm ,1 .44 kg
"|Snapdragon7c+ Gen3 processor |
"Qualcomm Adreno graphics | "14" TFT display with1920x1080 pixels | "4GB or8GB RAM | "128GB or256GB eUFS storage
"| "| | ||||
| "Galaxy Book2 Pro
"| rowspan="2" |February2022 |
"304 .4 mm x199 .8 mm x11 .2 mm ,870 g(13") 355 .4 mm x225 .8 mm x11 .7 mm ,1 .17 kg(15") "|Intel Core i5,i7(12th gen) CPUs |
"Intel Iris Xe and Intel Arc graphics | "15 .6"/13 .3" display sizes | "16 GB RAM | "1 TB storage | "Sound system by AKG with Dolby Atmos support | "Windows 11 OS | ||
| "Galaxy Book2 | "358 .2 mm x236 .9 mm x18 .5 mm ,1 .86 kg
"|Intel Core i5(12th gen), Pentium8505 and Celeron7305 options |
"Intel Iris Xe and Intel UHD Graphics | "15 .6" screen | "8 GB RAM
"|256/512 GB SSD or optional500 GB/1 TB HDD |
"Dolby Atmos audio technology
"| | ||||
| "Galaxy Book3 Ultra
"| rowspan="2" |February2023 |
"355 .4 mm x250 .4 mm x16 .5 mm ,1 .79 kg(16")
"|Intel Core i7,i9(13th gen) processors |
"Intel Iris XE and Nvidia GeForce RTX4050/4070 Mobile GPUs | "16" WQXGA Dynamic AMOLED2X panel with2880x1800 resolution | "Up to32 GB RAM | "Up to2 TB storage
"| "| | ||||
| "Galaxy Book3 Pro | "312 .3 mm x223 .8 mm x11 .3 mm ,1 .17 kg(14") 355 .4 mm x250 .4 mm x12 .5 mm ,1 .56 kg(16") "|Intel Core i5,i7(13th gen) CPUs |
"Intel Iris Xe graphics | "14"/16" Dynamic OLED2X displays at2880x1800 pixels | "8 GB or16 GB memory | "256 or512 GB storage
"| "| | ||||
| "Galaxy Book4 Ultra
"| rowspan="2" |December2023 |
"355 .4 mm x250 .4 mm x16 .5 mm ,1 .86 kg
"|Intel Core Ultra9 / Ultra7 processors |
"NVIDIA GeForce RTX4070/4050 GPUs | "16" AMOLED touchscreen with2880x1800 resolution | "16/32/64 GB RAM | "512 GB /1 TB /2 TB storage
"| "| | ||||
| "Galaxy Book4 Pro | "312 .3 mm x223 .8 mm x11 .6 mm ,1 .23 kg(14") 355 .4 mm x250 .4 mm x12 .5 mm ,1 .56 kg(16") "|Intel Core Ultra7 / Ultra5 chips |
"Intel Arc graphics | "14"/16" WQXGA+ displays at2880x1800 pixels | "16 or32 GB memory | "512 GB /1 TB /2 TB SSD
"| "| | ||||
| "Galaxy Book4
"|February2024 ("| ("| ("| ("| ("| ("| ("| ("| | |||||||||
| "Galaxy Book4 Edge
"|May2024
("|312 .3 mm x223 .8 mm x10 .9 mm ,1 .16 kg(14") | |||||||||
| "Galaxy Book5 Pro
"|January2025
("|312 .3 mm x223 .8 mm x11 .6 mm ,1 .23 kg(14") | |||||||||
| Convertible laptops with Wacom digitizers and S Pen compatibility | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Model | Release date | Dimensions & weight | Processor type | Graphics hardware | Screen details | RAM size | Storage options | Audio system | Operating system | ||||||||||||||||
| Galaxy Book Flex | October2019 | 302.6 mm × 202.9 mm × 12.9 mm, 1.15 kg (Flex 13) 355 mm × 227.2 mm × 14.9 mm, 1.57 kg (Flex 15) |
Intel Ice Lake CPUs | Nvidia GeForce MX250 GPU | 15.6"/13.3" QLED panels at1920×1080 resolution | 16 GB RAM | 1 TB SSD storage | AKG stereo speakers enhanced by Smart Amp technology | Windows 10 OS | ||||||||||||||||
| Galaxy Book Flex Alpha ('Alpha') | January2020 | 304.9 × 202 × 13.9 mm, 1.19 kg | Intel Ice Lake processor family | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics | 13.3” QLED FHD screen at1920×1080 resolution | Available in8 or12 GB DDR4 RAM configurations | 256/512 GB or up to1TB SSD options | Stereo speaker setup | |||||||||||||||||
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Intel Core i5,i7 (11th generation) |
Intel Iris Xe,Nvidia GeForce MX450(GDDR52GB) |
"15 . 6" / " 13 . 3" QLED 192 × 108 |
Up to16GB |
Up to1TB |
Sound by AKG with Smart Amp |
- Galaxy Book Flex2 Alpha ('Alpha')
April2021 304 . 8 × 201 . 93 × 13 . 97 m m , 119 k g ( 13 . 3 " ) Intel Iris Xe "15 . 6" / " 13 . 3" QLED display 8GBor16GBRAM 256GBor512GBstorage
- Galaxy Book Pro360
April2021
302 . 5 m m× 202 m m× 11 . 5 m m , 104-110 k g ( 13 " ) 35485 m m× 227977 m m× 119 m m 139 k g ( 15 " ) Intel Corei311thgen,i511thgen,i711thgen
Intel Iris Xe,intel UHD Graphics
"15 . 6" / " 13 . 3" Super AMOLED,FHD( 19201080)
"8 " / " 16 " RAM
"256 " / " 512 " / " 1024 " SSD
Soundby AKGwith DolbyAtmos
- GalaxyBook2Pro360
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30205 m m× 202 m m× 115 m m 105 k g ( 13 " ) 35485 m m× 22797 m m× 119 m m 141 k g ( 15 " ) IntelCorei5,i712thgen
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- GalaxyBook53604
May2024
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IntelCoreUltra7/Ultra5(IntelEVO) |
IntelArcgraphics |
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163264RAM
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25651210241TBstorage
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- GalaxyBook5Pro360
September2024
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IntelCoreUltra7/Ultra5(IntelEVO) |
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163264RAM
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See also
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