“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.