That is why we have a new vision for computing. We are focused on creating a world that will bring consumers a connected experience for the utmost convenience – whether you’re a student that uses multiple devices to study, or a business professional that always needs to be connected to your team. To bring that vision to life, we’re extending the Galaxy experience beyond the smartphone and developing new Galaxy Book laptops that tie into the Galaxy ecosystem for a seamless experience.

Now more than ever, people want devices that are flexible enough to meet multiple needs, integrate seamlessly with their connected ecosystems, and keep them connected at all times. Increasingly, consumers are searching for light and portable devices that provide mobility, connectivity, and the advantages of a PC and tablet in one device. We took those demands to heart by kickstarting an era of the Galaxy Book series. This new range of laptops enables people to do their best work, be creative, and change the world from wherever they like.

First introduced at the Samsung Developer Conference 2019, the Galaxy Book series combines the versatility of a Note PC with the mobility of a smartphone. It represents a step forward in personal computing, as the perception of PCs has changed from ‘family’ to ‘personal’ devices. As a result, consumers’ needs have become more diverse and personalized. Samsung has embraced this trend and introduced a range of diverse computing devices that deliver productivity, connectivity, mobility, and continuity with other digital devices to meet the demands of each individual consumer.

With the launch of the powerful Galaxy Book series, which includes the Galaxy Book S, Galaxy Book Flex, and Galaxy Book Ion, we are ushering in a new era of mobile computing. The Galaxy Book series are now available in North America, Asia, and some countries of Europe¹. As the demand for these innovative devices continues to grow, we will do our best to increase the availability of the Galaxy Book series for more happy customers across the world.

I believe that these devices are the next great step in personal computing as they harness the mobility and connectivity of a smartphone, the powerful productivity of a PC, and the continuity to experience a seamless Galaxy ecosystem. Here’s a closer look at our latest Galaxy Book series.

Connectivity on the Go

We’ve all been there – you’re out of the office and need to access your company server to retrieve important project files. The ability to connect wherever you are is a cornerstone of the next generation of computing as both students and business professionals increasingly find themselves out of the classrooms and offices and in more dynamic working environments, or even on the couch at home. Thanks to built-in LTE on the Galaxy Book S, you can always access those important files and communicate with friends, family, and colleagues from wherever you want. The Galaxy Book S also comes equipped with Wi-Fi 6², allowing you to connect to high-speed internet even in crowded public spaces where many people are connected to the network. But a device that can connect from anywhere also needs to be easy to carry.

Built for Mobility

Whether you often find yourself flitting from one meeting to the next, or just need a device that can be there for you when inspiration strikes, the Galaxy Book line-up is built for mobility. Constructed with magnesium to reduce its weight, the 13.3” Galaxy Book Ion weighs only 0.97kg and is just 12.9mm thick. Thanks to this lightweight design, it fits comfortably in your hands so you can move effortlessly from your office to your couch, and everywhere in between.

Offering an impressive battery life when fully charged, it can keep up with you all day, from your morning meeting to that last-minute email on the commute home³. Best of all, built-in Wireless PowerShare turns your touchpad into a charging station, ensuring you never run out of battery for your Galaxy smartphone or Galaxy Buds.

But the Galaxy Book line-up is about more than just longer battery life – it’s about bringing powerful features together into a seamless ecosystem so you can accomplish your goals.

Productivity to Power Your Day

As our workplaces have become more dynamic, and the boundaries that define them more flexible, laptops have evolved to keep pace with the rapidly changing environment. The Galaxy Book Flex is designed with those challenges in mind.

Equipped with an S Pen, a consumer-favorite feature, and a 2-in-1 convertible design, the Galaxy Book Flex brings all-new experiences to laptops. Empowering students to learn more efficiently, Voice Note allows you to record lectures while jotting down important notes and diagrams to help you remember them later. When playing back recordings, the software shows a list of all your bookmarked memos and automatically displays them while you listen. That unmatched productivity is bolstered by a powerful connected ecosystem that allows you to easily sync important information across your devices.

Seamless Continuity

The Galaxy Book line-up offers seamless mobile-to-PC connectivity right at your fingertips. Microsoft Your Phone comes pre-installed and allows you to connect your Galaxy smartphone to your Galaxy Book so you can quickly transfer data, drag-and-drop files, and check and respond to SMS messages. Your Phone also allows screen mirroring, so you can see your phone’s screen and control apps right on your laptop. Best of all, it doesn’t need a physical connection – all that’s required is a Wi-Fi connection.

From advanced connectivity to unique form factors with cutting-edge features, our latest line-up of Galaxy laptops is truly ushering in a new era of computing. Developed to meet the needs of individual consumers, it focuses on delivering products that improve connectivity, mobility, productivity, and continuity. As consumers’ demands evolve, we will continue to launch Galaxy Book products that reflect their needs and improve their computing experience.

To learn more about Samsung’s Galaxy Book line-up, head to news.samsung.com/global and www.samsungmobilepress.com.

¹ Product availability and pricing may vary by country. Visit the www.samsung.com page in your region for full details.

² Wi-Fi 6 is available on Galaxy Book Flex, Galaxy Book Ion and Galaxy Book S powered by Intel® Core processor.

³ Actual battery life may vary depending on individual use, settings, and features utilized.

(From left) Dongseok Lee, Haesung Park, Hoyoung Seoc and WonJoon Shin, the designers and product planners of the Galaxy Book series

Given that aesthetic and functionality considerations are both important factors in product design, the designers of Galaxy Book Series undertook extensive deliberation in order to maximize each device’s advantages while eliminating all unnecessary elements so as to focus on each product’s core offering. Samsung Newsroom sat down with designers from Samsung Electronics’ Mobile Communications Business to hear more about the development process behind designing the Galaxy Book Series.

Ultra-Light, Ultra-Solid and Ultra-Innovative

(Clockwise from left) Galaxy Book Flex Royal Blue, Galaxy Book Flex Royal Silver, Galaxy Book Ion Aura Silver

The design concept behind the Galaxy Book Flex and the Galaxy Book Ion is one of solidity, a concept executed through the devices’ shape and sturdy design that brings out the functionality that is at the core of the two devices. The Book Flex and Book Ion’s designs mark a bold transformation from existing curved designs, with this new look being characterized by a straight rectangular shape, unified material choices and compact detailing.

However, given that the Galaxy Book Flex features a display equipped with a 360-degree hinge, realizing this sturdy and compact design aesthetic was not an easy feat. In order to preserve the device’s design and ensure the smooth rotation of the screen, the collision of connecting surfaces had to be avoided by the design team, who also had to come up with a way to minimize the gaps between surfaces.

“A device that features a rotating screen as well as straight rectangular sides makes for a conflicting design concept,” explained Dongseok Lee, the designer of the Galaxy Book Flex. “There were numerous areas we had to innovate in in order to realize its design. We shortened the diameter of the 360-degree hinge to minimize any interference with other surfaces on the device and managed to ensure a high-quality user experience by halving the gap between the connecting sides of the screen and the laptop body.”

A great deal of effort also went in to realizing the design aesthetic of the Galaxy Book Ion. The majority of the device is built with magnesium to ensure both lightness and solidity. “Compared to aluminum, the main material used for the Galaxy Book Flex, magnesium is much lighter but still has the same sense of solidness, meaning that the Galaxy Book Ion weighs only 970g¹,” noted Hoyoung Seoc, the designer of the Galaxy Book Ion. “We fashioned the body of the device with magnesium, and then applied oxide coating to enhance its solidity and finished it with pearl paint, which shifts color under different lighting angles to provide an aura effect.

In order to further provide users with a singular laptop experience, the designers applied an unusual royal blue shade to the device. “We reinterpreted the signature blue color of Samsung into a color with high chroma in order to capture the attention of younger, more trend-conscious consumers,” noted product planner WonJoon Shin. “Royal blue was a color favored by the royal families of Europe, so we chose this color also to provide our users with a sense of regality.”

Galaxy Book Flex Royal Blue (left), Galaxy Book Ion Aura Silver

“We also applied this blue shade to the hinge of the Galaxy Book Ion,” added Seoc. “Nano films with different reflectivity patterns on the device, too, mean that it shines with a diverse range of colors.”

A Design that Integrates Into Everyday Life

Galaxy Book S Earthy Gold

The Galaxy Book S is a new type of computing device that integrates the advantages of both mobile devices and PCs. “Since the Galaxy Book S provides users with internet connectivity even without Wi-Fi, our main task was to create a design that would blend seamlessly into users’ day-to-day lives,” said Haesung Park, one of the designers of the Galaxy Book S. This led to the selection of earthy gold and mercury gray hues for the device’s main colors.

“We carefully combined pigments to generate shades that would blend well with surrounding environments, whether it be a café, a park bench or an airport lounge,” explained Park. “Depending on the environment where the laptop is being used, the perception of colors can change; earthy gold can also look either pink or brown depending on the tone and color of users’ surrounding, for example. We anticipate users will enjoy using the laptop for a long time and look forward to seeing how the market responds to the Galaxy Book S’s timeless aesthetic.”

Galaxy Book S Earthy Gold (left), Galaxy Book S Mercury Gray

Another key feature of Galaxy Book S is its impressive compactness. In order to highlight its portability, all the edges of the Galaxy Book S are carefully fabricated to give the device a thin and light look. “We visited the factory along with the developer of the Galaxy Book S and had many discussions around how to successfully manufacture the product to the highest possible quality,” noted Park. “We even ended up extending our stay to change the original manufacturing process in order to ensure the high-level design quality we stand for.”

Designing a User-Oriented Laptop

A side-view look at an open Galaxy Book Ion

“As more and more people are transporting their digital devices with them whilst working, personal laptops have become more than just IT devices,” said Seoc. “They have found their way into our daily lives as a personal item.”

The important role laptops now play led the design team to put in every effort to ensure the Galaxy Book Series offers utmost user convenience. Both the Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion are equipped with a lattice keyboard, a keyboard that is 10% wider than those seen on conventional laptops, to enhance typing accuracy. Furthermore, the Galaxy Book Ion has been designed with a slight lift to the underside of the device when opened at a certain angle so that users can use the keyboard with more stability. “In the case of the Galaxy Book Ion, the hinge features an empty space below it in order to promote better airflow around the device,” explained Shin.

Despite their considerable journey to completing the latest Galaxy PC devices, the designers are already looking ahead to designing the next Galaxy Book Series. “The development of any product is completed by the user,” affirmed Lee. “Our goal is always to provide a flawless quality and user experience to our users as well to provide innovative technologies that can help them be as productive as possible.”

¹ Measured with Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13.3”. The weight may vary according to mounted components or manufacturing conditions.

(From left) Engineers Sunghoon Kim and Jehwan Lee, who developed the battery for the Galaxy Book series, and product planner Hyemi Sung

In an environment in which laptops must continually overcome their limitations to meet new sets of needs, the Galaxy Book S, Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion are delivering high-level battery performance to ensure that they are able to meet users’ needs. The batteries in the Galaxy Book series feature best-in-class specifications that improve the usability and portability of the laptops and allow them to charge faster and be used for longer.

Newsroom sat down with the developers responsible for Samsung’s battery research to hear how they went about producing a lightweight laptop that features long enough battery power.

The Slim-Down Secret – High-Density Energy Packed Into a Battery

A battery’s capacity is generally proportional to its physical size – the bigger the battery, the longer you can use the laptop. However, as laptops must offer maximized portability, their batteries cannot be allowed to become overlarge or cumbersome. Thus, the developers at Samsung came up with a solution called ‘high energy density cells’, which allow the largest possible amount of energy to be stored in a limited space. Whereas the energy efficiency of conventional batteries sits at around 650Wh/L, the new battery cells in the Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion boast energy efficiency of around 700Wh/L.

Commenting on the development of the specialized battery packs, engineer Sunghoon Kim said, “We undertook several tests to find the perfect balance between weight, size and battery efficiency. With the new batteries, users can use the Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion for up to 20 hours and 22 hours, respectively.”¹

Another important factor in battery efficiency is charging speed, which becomes especially important when users are about to go out and find themselves low on battery. To prevent users from being inconvenienced in this way, the developers designed a quick charging algorithm and a large-capacity 65W adaptor that allows the usual charging time of 120 minutes for a 100% charge to be shortened to 90 minutes.

For charging versatility, the ‘easy charging’ feature also allows users to use a smartphone charger and supplementary battery when they need a charge urgently. Engineer Jehwan Lee said “With smartphone chargers being unified with USB-C® functionality across the board, we were able to implement easy charging in the Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion. We tested the easy charging function with a wide range of different supplementary batteries, and ensured that it would facilitate quick and convenient charging when users need it.”

Get More Out of Your Laptop With Long-life Algorithm

According to a Samsung internal customer trend survey, users expect their laptops to have an average lifetime of around four years. As a laptop’s battery is a consumable component that gets worn down quickly, extending battery life is key to increasing the overall lifetime of the laptop.

Samsung’s long-life algorithm has contributed to after-use battery capacities being effectively doubled, with the batteries in the Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion now able to retain roughly 80% of their original capacity after charging and discharging 1,000 times. Engineer Jehwan Lee, who was responsible for designing the batteries’ power circuits, explained that “When a battery is aging, it sustains added stress and deterioration even if the tasks it is performing remain unchanged. By monitoring the battery’s status and making adjustments to the charging voltage and current flow when the number of charging cycles is increased, the long-life algorithm contributes to delaying battery deterioration.”

Lee also explained that, “Your laptop’s battery may wear down faster if you keep it constantly connected to the charger. If you keep your laptop plugged in all the time, we recommend activating the ‘Battery Life Extender +’ feature, which prevents the battery from being charged above 85% of its capacity.”

Realizing Wireless PowerShare in a Laptop

A unique feature of Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion is that they include the Wireless PowerShare feature. Smartphones, wearable devices, wireless earphones and other Qi-compatible devices can all be charged wirelessly when they are placed on the laptop’s touchpad, removing the need for users to carry multiple chargers with them. Hyemi Sung, who was responsible for product planning for the Galaxy Book series, said, “As this is the first laptop series to feature ‘Galaxy’ in its name, we wanted to incorporate a function that would prove useful for users who use multiple Galaxy devices in their day-to-day lives.”

However, incorporating such a feature did not prove straightforward for the developers. Beneath their touchpads, laptops feature a mesh-structured circuit board that detects touch motions, and this aspect of the hardware design obstructed the developers’ ability to incorporate wireless charging into the laptops. Engineer Jehwan Lee explained, “We needed to expand the fine mesh structure in order to improve the efficiency of the wireless charging feature, but doing so decreased the touch accuracy of the touchpad. Following extensive testing done in partnership with the touchpad division, we were eventually able to achieve a balance that maintains functionality in both areas simultaneously.”

Producing a Safer Battery

Adding convenience often causes other problems to arise, and chief among them in the case of the Galaxy Book series was that of heat. A battery that receives larger quantities of power more quickly will naturally heat up faster, thus requiring the Galaxy Book developers to come up with measures to prevent overheating.

The battery sits beneath the touchpad, which includes the wireless battery sharing feature. The developers innovated to prevent overheating while battery sharing is activated

The batteries in the newly released Galaxy Book laptops consist of four cells, all of which are installed with double and triple protection to prevent the spread of heat. Engineer Jehwan Lee explained that, “A temperature sensor located near the charging circuit monitors heat levels, while the system further prevents overheating by alternating between quick charging when the power is off and normal charging when the power is on.”

Engineer Sunghoon Kim explained that “Safety is the most important factor when it comes to developing batteries. All the batteries developed by the Mobile Division undergo an 8-point safety check² and are designed to remain safe in a wide range of thermal stress environments.”

The battery is an enormously important component when it comes to portable electronic devices. Speaking to this, engineer Jehwan Lee remarked that, “As people expect to be able to use their electronic devices for extended periods of time these days, we’re giving our brand an edge by providing devices with extended battery life.”

Finally, engineer Sunghoon Kim shed some light on the team’s plans for the future, saying that, “Whereas the performance of many contemporary laptop batteries will start to decline after around 1,000 charges, we’d like to develop a battery that maintains performance after 3,000 charges.”

¹ Battery use times calculated during MobileMark14 test. Battery capacity can differ depending on personal PC settings and use environments

² The 8-point battery safety inspection structure: ▲ Durability Test, ▲Visual Inspection, ▲X-ray Inspection, ▲Charge and Discharge Test, ▲TVOC Test, ▲Disassembling Test, ▲Accelerated Usage Test, ▲OCV Test

“Consumers often have to choose between mobility and high-performance hardware when choosing a laptop,” said YoungGyoo Choi, Senior Vice President of, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. “Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion eliminate the need to compromise by offering powerful performance with unparalleled portability and display innovation.”

New Laptops with New Innovations 

Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion feature the world’s first QLED Display on a laptop, offering a vivid, true-to-life viewing experience. Outdoor Mode, enabled by a maximum 600-nit display capability, ensures every detail is clear even under bright sunlight. Both devices make it easy to go cordless thanks to long-lasting batteries and power-conserving displays. Samsung’s industry-leading Wireless PowerShare feature can also charge any of your Qi-compatible smartphones, Galaxy Buds or wearables with the laptop’s touchpad. Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion both exemplify Samsung’s design legacy for an ultra-thin and light device that easily slips into bags and backpacks without the added bulk.

Co-engineered with Intel as part of the Project Athena innovation program, Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion passed rigorous testing to meet the program’s targets for advanced computing experiences and specifications to enable exceptional responsiveness, high efficiency battery life and instant action. Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion also boast 10th Gen Intel^® Core processors for intelligent performance and stunning entertainment, and Intel^® Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) and Thunderbolt 3, industry-leading wireless and wired standards for fast, flexible and easy connectivity.

“We are building on our long history with Samsung to drive innovation and bring new mobile computing experiences to market,” said Gregory Bryant, Intel executive vice president and general manager of the Client Computing Group. “The introduction of Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion, the first Project Athena-verified laptops from Samsung and both based on 10th Gen Intel Core, showcase what can be achieved when we bring great engineering talent together to work towards a united vision of a new computing experiences of the future.”

Galaxy Book Flex: A Powerful, Portable, Premium 2-in-1

Galaxy Book Flex is designed for people who need the latest and greatest technology to help them push the envelope and achieve more. Galaxy Book Flex can handle every demanding task thrown at it, from perfecting the latest line of code to sketching the latest artistic creation. Galaxy Book Flex’s 360-degree hinge lets the user experience the device both as a tablet and a PC. Designed for the road, Galaxy Book Flex sports an aluminum body for added protection with a “Royal Blue” finish that will turn heads. With the enhanced S Pen’s new gesture controls, you can quickly switch slides in PowerPoint during a presentation, or rewind a video you’re showing to friends using just your hand. Optimized S Pen apps provide a powerful writing and drawing experience across the device. Access to the expansive PENUP community is also available for the first time ever on a laptop, allowing users to easily create and share their favorite sketches. And built-in biometric credentialing, powered by Windows Hello, provides peace of mind even in the most unfamiliar places.

Galaxy Book Ion: An Advanced, Agile, Ultra-Lightweight PC

Galaxy Book Ion was built for the on-the-go professional who isn’t bound to a desk. Made with ultralight magnesium, its clamshell frame and ultrathin design were engineered specifically with portability in mind, measuring just 12.9/14.9mm thick and weighing less than a kilogram¹. Galaxy Book Ion’s 15.6-inch version comes with an additional SSD and DDDR4 RAM slot, boosting PC performance without adding any bulk. Featuring a luxurious “Aura Silver” color, Galaxy Book Ion offers a spectrum of hues at every angle, giving it a premium look to complement its portable design.

Both Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion will be available in two sizes, 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch, starting from December in select market. For more information about Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion, visit news.samsung.com/galaxy, www.samsungmobilepress.com.

Product Specifications

	Galaxy Book Flex 13	Galaxy Book Flex 15
Dimensions	302.6 x 202.9 x 12.9 mm	355.0 x 227.2 x 14.9 mm
Weight	1.16kg	1.52kg / 1.57kg (Discrete graphics model)
Display	13.3″ QLED FHD Display (1920 x 1080)	15.6″ QLED FHD Display (1920 x 1080)
CPU	10th Generation Intel® Core Processor (Ice Lake)	10th Generation Intel® Core Processor (Ice Lake)
Graphics	Intel® Iris Plus Graphics or Intel®UHD Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250 Graphics with GDDR5 2 GB Graphic Memory / Intel® Iris Plus Graphics / Intel® UHD Graphics
Memory	Up to 16GB (LPDDR4x)	Up to 16GB (LPDDR4x)
Storage	Up to 1TB SSD (NVMe)	Up to 1TB SSD (NVMe)
WLAN	Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), 802.11 ax 2×2	Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), 802.11 ax 2×2
Camera / Mic	720p HD / Dual Array Mic	720p HD / Dual Array Mic
Audio	AKG Stereo Speakers with Smart Amp	AKG Stereo Speakers with Smart Amp
Security	Fingerprint	Fingerprint
S Pen	Built-in S Pen	Built-in S Pen
Keyboard	Backlit	Backlit
Battery	69.7Wh (Typical)	69.7Wh (Typical)
Ports	Thunderbolt 3 (2) | USB-C | UFS/MicroSD Combo | HP/Mic	Thunderbolt 3 (2) | USB-C | UFS/MicroSD Combo | HP/Mic

	Galaxy Book Ion 13	Galaxy Book Ion 15
Dimensions	305.7 x 199.8 x 12.9 mm	356.1 x 228.0 x 14.9 mm
Weight	0.97 kg	1.19kg / 1.26kg (Discrete graphics model)
Display	13.3″QLED FHD Display (1920 x 1080)	15.6″QLED FHD Display (1920 x 1080)
CPU	10th Generation Intel® Core Processor (Comet Lake)	10th Generation Intel® Core Processor (Comet Lake)
Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250 Graphics with GDDR5 2 GB Graphic Memory / Intel® UHD Graphics
Memory	Up to 16GB (DDR4)	Up to 16GB (DDR4) + 1 Sodimm
Storage	Up to 1TB SSD (NVMe)	Up to 1TB SSD (NVMe) + 1 SSD expandable slot
WLAN	Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), 802.11 ax 2×2	Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), 802.11 ax 2×2
Camera / Mic	720p HD / Dual Array Mic	720p HD / Dual Array Mic
Audio	AKG Stereo Speakers with Smart Amp	AKG Stereo Speakers with Smart Amp
Security	Fingerprint	Fingerprint
Keyboard	Backlit	Backlit
Battery	69.7Wh (Typical)	69.7Wh (Typical)
Ports	Thunderbolt 3 | USB 3.0 (2) | HDMI | UFS/MicroSD Combo | HP/Mic	Thunderbolt 3 | USB 3.0 (2) | HDMI | UFS/MicroSD Combo | HP/Mic

¹Available on Galaxy Book Ion 13 only

Unveiled at SDC19, Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion deliver new computing experiences for enhanced productivity on-the-go. As the world’s first laptops with QLED displays, the devices offer unrivaled picture quality and a true-to-life viewing experience. Thanks to 10th Generation Intel^® Core Processor, their superior performance can help you get things done when you do need a boost. With innovative Wireless PowerShare, Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion can power compatible devices without extra cables or chargers.

Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion provide unique designs for different needs. Galaxy Book Flex’s 360-degree hinge and S Pen allow users to transform the device from a laptop into a tablet instantly, while Galaxy Book Ion’s sleek magnesium body combines style with portability in mind.

Check out the infographic below to learn more.