What does the right laptop for college look like? Samsung Newsroom explores the features and capabilities college students should consider when choosing a new computer.

Q. As a college student, what are the top three features to look for when buying a new laptop?

The first and most important factor is to consider how well the laptop can work with all the other devices you already have. Another key consideration is how a touchscreen could increase your productivity. Finally, battery life — how long the battery lasts during a busy day — is also crucial.

Q. What kind of laptop integrates best with your Android phone?

A good college laptop should integrate seamlessly with your smartphone and your tablet, serving as the hub of your digital life. It should let you access all your notifications, send and receive text messages, and even run your favorite mobile apps right from your PC. No matter where that photo yo. need is stored, a good laptop will be able to find it for you. You should be able to connect to all your mobile devices to help you keep track of your digital materials. With a laptop that is connected to your entire device ecosystem, you’ll finish your thesis in no time.

Q. Do college students really need a touchscreen on their laptop?

Touchscreens are a popular option for some of the latest models, and having one on your laptop can streamline your process when working on your assignments. Using touchscreens feels more natural, since we now interact with them almost every single day, from our smartphones to the self-ordering kiosks at cafés. A touchscreen can save you time when you need to multitask intuitively with what is on your screen — without having to open another window or switch between tools. You can easily highlight the important parts of documents and jot down handwritten notes directly onto PDFs. Additionally, the latest AI tools work efficiently with touchscreen-based interactions, like circling items on the screen to instantly search for information about them.

Q. Can you get a laptop with a battery that lasts all day?

A good laptop battery will last the entire day,¹ even without charging. With that capability, when it’s time to hit the library, you never have to worry about sitting next to the outlet because your laptop has more energy than you do. And when you end up at a friend’s house for a study session later in the day, your laptop will still be going strong. Even if you reach the point where the battery is almost dead, a simple 30-minute super-fast charging session will get it back up to 35%.²

Q. Bottom line, what’s the best laptop for college students?

The Galaxy Book5 Pro 16” is the optimal choice for college students. It seamlessly integrates with your other Galaxy devices to help you keep track of all your data and stay organized; the laptop’s expansive touchscreen display helps you multitask faster and work with all your assignments; and the powerful performance of its battery lets it stay active with you from morning until night.

Under the laptop’s hood are powerful AI capabilities, based on its own AI Boost neural processing unit (NPU). This is a new type of processor, different from a CPU or GPU, that is specifically for AI computing. With the power of this NPU, your laptop can understand you on a deeper level, almost like your own personal assistant.

In addition, Storage Share³ connects your laptop to your Galaxy smartphone and tablet. Introduced with One UI 7, this feature lets your Galaxy smartphone and tablet operate as a wireless USB drive or storage space for your Galaxy Book5 Pro. After authorization, you can effortlessly access files on any of your devices, so you always have your data available to you on your hub — your laptop. Thanks to this, when you record lectures or meetings on your phone, your laptop can transcribe or summarize them.

This all happens on an anti-reflective screen, a crystal-clear AMOLED display featuring Samsung’s Dynamic AMOLED 2x technology that offers 3K resolution and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It gives you ultra-smooth scrolling and responsiveness, so the only possible thing you might have to wait on is your own thoughts. It also automatically adjusts its brightness and enhances its visibility with tone mapping in a bright environment, so it is clearly visible even if you are studying outside on a sunny day. And since it’s a touchscreen, you can use AI Select⁴ to circle what you want to search for right on the screen.

And all of this is built on the dependable foundation of the Galaxy Book5 Pro’s high-capacity battery, which can last up to 25 hours.¹ But despite all that battery power, the laptop itself is still thin and light. Thanks to that slim and lightweight design, carrying it around with you to the library, a coffee shop, your friend’s house and then back home is never a burden.

To learn more about Galaxy Book5 Pro, visit Samsung.com.

¹ Battery life based on internal testing of the 16” model during local 1080p video playback using the default video player in full screen, at 150 nits brightness, default earbud volume, with Wi-Fi and mobile networks turned off and the keyboard backlight disabled. The 14” model’s battery can last up to 21 hours. Actual battery life may vary depending on settings, usage patterns and other factors.
² Device charges up to 41% in 30 minutes on the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14” and up to 39% in 30 minutes on the Galaxy Book5 360, based on internal laboratory test results. Actual charging speed and battery capacity may vary depending on device configuration and usage conditions.
³ Availability may vary. Usage requires all devices to be on the same Samsung account, connected via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, running One UI 7 or later, and have Storage Share enabled.
⁴ Requires internet connection and Samsung Account login. Results may vary by uniqueness, clarity and framing of circled image and related factors.

Samsung Electronics today announced the global launch of the Galaxy Book5 Pro and Galaxy Book5 360, expanding the Galaxy Book5 lineup to meet a wider range of AI needs for all users. Powered by Intel® Core Ultra processors (Series 2) featuring NPUs up to 47 TOPs, these latest PCs come directly integrated with Galaxy AI capabilities like the innovative AI Select¹ as well as cutting-edge features that deliver personalized experiences across the Galaxy ecosystem. With the addition of AI Select, PC users can easily search anything, anytime with a simple click, just like on their phone except on a much larger, immersive display.

“We are thrilled to make Galaxy AI and cutting-edge innovation accessible to more people than ever before, addressing their unique productivity needs on PC and other Galaxy devices,” said Changtae Kim, EVP & Head of New Computing R&D Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “Alongside our trusted industry partners, we are delivering an AI experience on Galaxy Book that empowers users to work, create and connect in more intelligent ways through our growing ecosystem.”

Harness a More Seamless AI Ecosystem Workflow

Boost your productivity and creativity with new AI-powered and cross-device experiences. The Galaxy Book5 series enhances the AI PC experience at blazingly fast speeds while intelligently bridging on-device and cloud-based processing.

Discover all the new ways Galaxy AI works for you, directly on your Galaxy Book5 series.

• AI Select is an easy way to find information you need while web browsing, shopping, viewing content and more. Simply click on the icon and select the desired search area to instantly retrieve relevant search results, just like on your smartphone or tablet.
• Photo Remaster² retouches images and cleans up blurry photos. Powered by advanced NPU-driven AI solutions, even old photos can become high-quality visuals with sharper details.

Microsoft Phone Link³ expands Galaxy AI⁴ access native to Galaxy mobile devices for heightened productivity on a bigger PC screen. Familiar features, like Live Translate⁵ and Transcript Assist, continue to drive AI experiences with even more exciting features that are specifically designed to elevate the Windows 11 PC-Galaxy connection set to arrive with upcoming Galaxy S series devices.

• Nearby devices⁶ centralizes your Galaxy connected experience so you can immediately launch or change settings for Galaxy devices around you.
• Storage Share⁷ means you can directly access files from connected devices without having to download them individually, using your phone, tab and PC as one device.
• Multi Control⁸ lets you multitask seamlessly across Samsung devices with unified control – easily navigate menus, access files, and copy and paste content between your Galaxy smartphone, Galaxy Tab, Samsung TV or Smart monitor.
• Second Screen⁹ turns your Galaxy Tab into a secondary screen to your PC with the click of a button, doubling your workspace.
• Quick Share¹⁰ makes sharing pictures, documents and large files between Samsung Galaxy devices a breeze. Even if it’s something sensitive, the private sharing feature encrypts your data for safekeeping.

A Powerful Experience for High Productivity

For those with high demand workflows, these thin and light AI PCs deliver the strong performance needed in an ultra-portable, premium design. The Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) have an advanced NPU capable up to 47 TOPs,¹¹ meaning users can easily complete AI-intensive tasks at incredible speed.

Up to 25-hour battery life¹² on the Galaxy Book5 Pro 16” keeps you connected wherever you are, resulting in far fewer interruptions. Even when you do need to charge it’s super-fast, up to 35% in just 30 minutes.¹³

Optimized for even more efficiency, discover the Galaxy Book5 Pro’s Dynamic AMOLED 2X display¹⁴ with 3K high resolution and up to 120HZ refresh rate, bringing vivid visuals to life, smoothing motion and reducing blue light emission. Use the touchscreen to quickly navigate apps, edit content and fine-tune projects with multi-touch gestures and control right at your fingertips. You can even take your work outside thanks to Vision Booster¹⁵ on the Galaxy Book5 Pro, which uses tone mapping to adjust the contrast and colors depending on light conditions, giving you the freedom to create wherever inspiration sparks.

Quad speakers and Dolby Atmos¹⁶ deliver balanced and powerful immersive audio for the ultimate surround sound experience. Paired with the 38mm woofers on the Galaxy Book5 Pro 16”, these speakers allow users to hear the difference with deeper bass for both entertainment and professional use, double the size of the 18mm woofers on Galaxy Book4 Pro.

Samsung’s Trusted Platform

Thanks to a discrete security chip designed to shield your device in real time for the Galaxy Book5 Pro, Samsung Knox ensures a secure and collaborative privacy foundation. Windows 11 builds on that security layer to create a holistic Secured-core PC privacy experience. Plus, with on-device AI feature available, Galaxy devices can process user functions without uploading data to the cloud, ensuring enhanced user privacy. You are always in control and protected with security you can trust.

Availability

The Galaxy Book5 Pro and Galaxy Book5 360 will be available in select markets including Canada, France, Germany, the UK and the U.S. starting February. For more information about the Galaxy Book5 series, please visit: www.samsung.com/galaxy-book/

	Galaxy Book5 Pro (16-inch)
Dimensions*	355.4 x 250.4 x 12.5mm
	*Accuracy of numbers may vary depending on measurements used.
Weight*	1.56 kg
	*Weight may vary by market.
OS*	Windows 11 Home
	*Edition version and availability timing may vary depending on model and/or market.
Display	16.0-inch* 16:10 Touch AMOLED, WQXGA+ (2880×1800), 500nits**, 48~120Hz VRR, 120% DCI-P3 Color volume
	*Measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners. **400nits (Typical), 500nits (HDR Contents only)
Processor*	Intel® Core Ultra 7/5 Processor (Intel EVO)
	*Specifications may vary depending on model and/or market.
NPU	Intel® AI Boost NPU
Graphic*	Intel® Arc Graphics (Shared)
	*Specifications may vary depending on model and/or market.
Network*	Bluetooth v5.4 / Wi-Fi 7
	*Actual speed may vary by market, carrier and user environment. Wi-Fi 7 availability may vary due to OS version, market, location, network conditions and other factors. Wi-Fi 7 wireless network routers required and sold separately.
Color	Gray, Silver
Memory*	16/32 GB
	*Availability may vary by model.
Storage	256GB / 512 GB / 1TB
	*Actual storage space availability may vary depending on pre-installed software and by market, file size and format. **Availability may vary by model and/or market
Camera	2MP (1080p FHD), Staggered HDR
Microphone / Speaker	Studio-quality dual microphones / Quad speaker (Woofer Max 5W x 2, Tweeter 3.3W x 2), Dolby Atmos®
Keyboard*	Pro Keyboard with Numeric Key (Backlit)
	*Keyboard layout may vary by market.
Battery*	76.1 Wh (Typical)
	*Typical value of battery capacity tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.
Charging*	65W USB Type-C Adapter
	*The inbox charger and data cable are USB Type-C.
Port*	TBT4(2), USB-A(1), Micro SD, HP, HDMI 2.1 (Supports 8K@60Hz, 5K@120Hz)
	*Actual speed of USB may vary depending on user environment.

	Galaxy Book5 Pro (14-inch)
Dimensions*	312.3 x 223.8 x 11.6mm
	*Accuracy of numbers may vary depending on measurements used.
Weight*	1.23 kg
	*Weight may vary by market.
OS*	Windows 11 Home
	*Edition version and availability timing may vary depending on model and/or market.
Display	14.0-inch* 16:10 Touch AMOLED, WQXGA+ (2880×1800), 500nits**, 48~120Hz VRR, 120% DCI-P3 Color volume
	*Measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners. **400nits (Typical), 500nits (HDR Contents only)
Processor*	Intel® Core Ultra 7/5 Processor (Intel EVO)
	*Specifications may vary depending on model and/or market.
NPU	Intel® AI Boost NPU
Graphic*	Intel® Arc Graphics (Shared)
	*Specifications may vary depending on model and/or market.
Network*	Bluetooth v5.4 / Wi-Fi 7
	*Actual speed may vary by market, carrier and user environment. Wi-Fi 7 availability may vary due to OS version, market, location, network conditions and other factors. Wi-Fi 7 wireless network routers required and sold separately.
Color	Gray, Silver
Memory*	16/32 GB
	*Availability may vary by model.
Storage	256GB / 512 GB / 1TB
	*Actual storage space availability may vary depending on pre-installed software and by market, file size and format. **Availability may vary by model and/or market
Camera	2MP (1080p FHD), Staggered HDR
Microphone / Speaker	Studio-quality dual microphones / Quad speaker (Woofer Max 5W x 2, Tweeter 2W x 2), Dolby Atmos®
Keyboard*	Pro Keyboard (Backlit)
	*Keyboard layout may vary by market.
Battery*	63.1 Wh (Typical)
	*Typical value of battery capacity tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.
Charging*	65W USB Type-C Adapter
	*The inbox charger and data cable are USB Type-C.
Port*	TBT4(2), USB-A(1), Micro SD, HP, HDMI 2.1 (Supports 8K@60Hz, 5K@120Hz)
	*Actual speed of USB may vary depending on user environment.

	Galaxy Book5 360 (15-inch)
Dimensions*	355.4 x 228.0 x 13.7mm
	*Accuracy of numbers may vary depending on measurements used.
Weight*	1.46 kg
	*Weight may vary by market.
OS*	Windows 11 Home
	*Edition version and availability timing may vary depending on model and/or market.
Display	15.6-inch* 16:9 Touch AMOLED FHD (1920×1080), 500nits**, 60Hz, 120% DCI-P3 Color volume
	*Measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners. **370nits (Typical), 500nits (HDR Contents only)
Processor*	Intel® Core Ultra 7/5 Processor (Intel EVO)
	*Specifications may vary depending on model and/or market.
NPU	Intel® AI Boost NPU
Graphic*	Intel® Arc Graphics (Shared)
	*Specifications may vary depending on model and/or market.
Network*	Bluetooth v5.4 / Wi-Fi 7
	*Actual speed may vary by market, carrier and user environment. Wi-Fi 7 availability may vary due to OS version, market, location, network conditions and other factors. Wi-Fi 7 wireless network routers required and sold separately.
Color	Gray, Silver
Memory*	16/32 GB
	*Availability may vary by model.
Storage	256GB / 512 GB / 1TB
	*Actual storage space availability may vary depending on pre-installed software and by market, file size and format. **Availability may vary by model and/or market
Camera	2MP (1080p FHD)
Microphone / Speaker	Dual microphones, Stereo Speaker (2W* 2),Dolby Atmos®
Keyboard*	Pro Keyboard with Numeric Key (Backlit)
	*Keyboard layout may vary by market.
Battery*	68.1 Wh (Typical)
	*Typical value of battery capacity tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.
Charging*	65W USB Type-C Adapter
	*The inbox charger and data cable are USB Type-C.
Port*	TBT4(2), USB-A(1), Micro SD, HP, HDMI
	*Actual speed of USB may vary depending on user environment.

*Specifications may vary by market.
*All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.

¹ Results may vary depending on visual matches. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Requires internet connection and Samsung Account login. Download and installation may be required when launching the app for the first time. Service availability may vary by country, language or device model. Availability of supported languages may vary. Certain languages may require language pack download.
² Service availability may vary by country and device model.
³ Users must link their Samsung Galaxy device (One UI 6.1 or later) to their Windows PC through Microsoft Phone Link and follow the set-up prompts, including being signed into the same Microsoft account. Microsoft Phone Link is preloaded on select Samsung Galaxy devices. PC (Microsoft Phone Link app) requires Windows 10 or above. Microsoft Phone Link recommends Samsung Galaxy device to be on the same Wi-Fi network as the PC. Some mobile apps may restrict content to be shared on other screens. Some related features may vary by model.
⁴ Samsung does not make any promises, assurances or guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the output provided by AI features. Samsung Galaxy phone (One UI 6.1 or later) and Link to Windows/Microsoft Phone Link connection required for Galaxy AI features on PC. Samsung and/or Microsoft account login may be required to use/connect select Samsung AI features on PC. Feature availability may vary by application, market, network provider, Android OS/One UI version and/or model. Galaxy AI features will be provided for free until the end of 2025 on supported Samsung Galaxy devices. Different terms may apply for AI features provided by third parties.
⁵ Live Translate requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Live Translate is only available on the pre-installed Samsung Phone app. Certain languages may require language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
⁶ Each device must be must be signed in to your Samsung account and must have both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on. Requires updated Galaxy phones and tablets with One UI 7 or above and Galaxy Book series devices with Samsung Settings v1.5 or above (Intel) or Samsung Settings v6.0 or above (ARM) and Samsung Continuity Service v1.11 or above. Requires installation from the Microsoft Store. Feature availability may vary by region.
⁷ Each device must be must be signed in to your Samsung account and must have both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on. Requires updated Galaxy phones and tablets with One UI 7 or above and kernel version 5.15 or above and Galaxy Book2 or above (Intel) or Galaxy Book4 or above (ARM). Feature availability may vary by region and device model.
⁸ Each device must be registered with a single Samsung Account and connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Requires updated Galaxy phones and tablets with One UI 5.1.1 or above and Galaxy Book series devices released in 2021 or later with Samsung Settings v1.5 (Intel) or Samsung Settings v3.3 (ARM) and 2024 TVs or 2024 Smart monitors. Some functions (such as Copy & Paste or Drag & Drop) may not be available when using certain device models and apps. Feature availability may vary by region.
⁹ For a better experience, both devices must be signed in to the same Samsung account. Available on select Samsung Galaxy Tab models only, including Galaxy Tab S10+, Tab S10 Ultra, Tab S9, Tab S9+, Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9 FE, Tab S9 FE+, Tab S8, Tab S8+, Tab S8 Ultra and Tab Active4 Pro with One UI 3.1 or later versions installed. Available on Samsung Galaxy Book series devices with Windows 10 2004 OS or later version installed. Some additional functions are supported only on Samsung Galaxy Book series devices. Some apps may not support this feature for content protection purposes.
¹⁰ Available on devices with One UI 2.1 or above, with Android Q OS version or higher installed. Bluetooth Low Energy and Wi-Fi connection are both required. Supports Galaxy Books, including Qualcomm-based PCs released in 2020 and later, and Windows PCs with Intel Bluetooth/Wi-Fi from other manufacturers. (OS: Windows 10 2004 version or higher, Bluetooth driver: Intel 22.50.02 or higher, Wi-Fi driver: Intel 22.50.07 or higher). Number of devices that can be shared to at the same time may vary depending on the Wi-Fi chip hardware of the sharing device. Actual speed may vary depending on device, network condition and user environment. The transferable type, number, capacity and expiry date of files, as well as the number of simultaneous file shares in Private Share may be limited.
¹¹ NPU performance varies by process. Intel Core Ultra 5 and Intel Core Ultra 7 support 40 TOPS and 47 TOPS respectively.
¹² Up to 31-hours video playback on the Galaxy Book5 360 and 21-hours video playback on the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14”. Actual battery life may vary depending on model, network environment, usage patterns and other factors.
¹³ Device charges up to 41% in 30 minutes on the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14” and up to 39% in 30 minutes on the Galaxy Book5 360. Based on internal laboratory test results. Battery capacity and amount of charge after a 30-minute charge may vary by configuration.
¹⁴ Blue light emissions are reduced compared with conventional LCD displays. The Dynamic AMOLED 2X display used in Galaxy Book5 Pro has received the “Eye Care” certification from SGS based on its ability to drastically reduce the harmful effects of blue light. More information of this certification can be found on www.sgs.com/performance.
¹⁵ Feature available only when HDR Mode is turned off.
¹⁶ The quad-speaker system on Galaxy Book5 Pro 16” features two big woofers (5W max each) and two tweeters (3.3W each). Galaxy Book5 Pro 14” features two woofers (5W max each) and two tweeters (2W each). Galaxy Book5 360 features two stereo speakers (2W each).