The New Samsung Galaxy Book Series: Mobile Computing for the Connected World

April 28, 2021
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New Samsung Galaxy Book, Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 reshape the PC for mobile-first consumers, bringing together next-generation connectivity, ultra-portable design and elevated performance

LONDON, UK – April 28, 2021 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Book, Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360, the new generation mobile PCs that have the power of a PC with the mobile DNA of a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Built to maximise productivity, unlock stunning entertainment, and unleash creativity, the new Samsung Galaxy Book Series features leading mobile innovations, like stunning AMOLED displays, super-fast connectivity and ultra-compact design.

 

The goal of the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem is to make your cross-device experiences as smooth and unified as possible, and these PCs also work seamlessly with your other Samsung Galaxy and IoT devices, making workflow and entertainment across devices smoother—and making life easier. For the Samsung Galaxy Book Series, Samsung embraced open collaboration, working with industry-leading partners Microsoft and Intel, to build a new approach to mobile computing, where smartphones and PCs work together flawlessly across operating systems, while allowing no sacrifice in power or portability.

 

With the Galaxy Book Series – we have addressed some of the wider industry pain points associated with computers – including connectivity, battery and file sharing to give a truly mobile-first experience” said James Kitto, Vice-President of Sales, Samsung UK & Ireland.

 

“Connecting seamlessly with our Samsung Galaxy ecosystem, we believe the Samsung Galaxy Book Series will future-proof our customers as the UK gradually opens up – providing power, connectivity and portability in the new era of how we work and play”.

 

The new Samsung Galaxy Book Series is tailor-made for today’s multi-device world, backed by a vast ecosystem of connected devices and services that elevate your productivity, creativity, and entertainment. Designed to live at the centre of your Samsung Galaxy ecosystem, they provide ultimate mobility with super slim and light designs powered by the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processor to unlock new mobile computing potential.

 

Inspired by Mobile Design, Built for Modern Routines

The Samsung Galaxy Book, Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro were designed around the needs and routines of modern mobile-first users, designed to make your day-to-day experience simpler, smoother, and more intuitive than ever before. These PCs are Samsung’s most mobile in all of Samsung Galaxy Book Series yet, with Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13-inch weighing just 870g[1], and measuring just 11.2mm—no need to make any tradeoffs when packing a purse or bag. The compactness doesn’t come at the expense of durability, either. These PCs are built with military-grade of durability[2] and 6000-series aluminum[3], the same alloy trusted by leading aerospace manufacturers around the world.

 

Galaxy Book Pro 360

 

With fast and secure LTE[4] support the Samsung Galaxy Book Series is also Wi-Fi 6E Ready[5], so you will be able to enjoy more bandwidth and a faster 6GHz internet connection at home or in the office.

 

Battery life is crucial to mobility, and the new Samsung Galaxy Book, Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 are built to keep you going through the day. With long-lasting battery, you’ll rarely have to worry about pausing the task at hand to track down an outlet. But if you do need to charge up in a pinch, Samsung Galaxy Book Series supports 65W Fast Charging, so you can generate up the device quickly with a USB-C type adapter. This all-in-one adapter means you only ever need to carry one charger for all of your Galaxy devices, all perfectly portable to pop in your bag.

 

Galaxy Book Pro

 

Immersive Entertainment Experiences with Super AMOLED

Equipped with cutting-edge hardware, the Samsung Galaxy Book Series is built to take your entertainment to the next level. These are Samsung’s first-ever Windows PCs with Super AMOLED[6] displays, meaning this leading technology is now available across the entire mobile portfolio—from smartwatches and smartphones, to tablets and PCs. The display is SGS Eye Care-certified producing less bluelight emissions, helping your eyes stay fresh during your next binge watch or post-work gaming session. Intelligent Colour Engine will automatically fine-tune your colour space depending on the task at hand.[7] Movies and games will appear vivid and intense in DCI-P3 or AMOLED Native colour profiles—and for tasks like photo editing, where you want your pictures to look true-to-life, the Samsung Galaxy Book Series will automatically shift to Adobe RGB.

 

All that beautiful content is complemented by crisp sound from AKG speakers. By turning on Dolby Atmos sound, you can experience even more immersive sound.

 

More Productivity, Less Interruption with High-Performance Hardware

The Samsung Galaxy Book Series is powered by next-generation hardware, including an 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processor and Intel® Iris® Xe graphics, combining unmatched speed with disruptive graphic capabilities whether you need your Samsung Galaxy Book for gaming or editing photos and videos, your experience will be fast, smooth and easy.

 

The Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Pro 360s certified on the Intel® Evo™ platform, signifying an industry-leading balance of power, immersive graphics, always-on connectivity, and long-lasting battery life The Intelligent Performance Manager also deftly adapts to your computer position, environment, and system load. Automatically modulating fan noise, temperature, and battery usage, it will balance performance and power consumption to deliver a smooth experience that lasts all day so you can say bye to lag and multitask seamlessly with ease.

 

“Intel and Samsung are delivering premier computing experiences built on mobility, blazing fast connectivity, and real-world performance – all to help unlock people’s potential,” said Gregory M. Bryant, Intel Executive Vice President & General Manager of theClient Computing Group at Intel. “With Samsung Galaxy Book, Samsung is launching some of the best Intel EVO designs on the market, paving a new standard for computing.”

 

The Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 is also packed with performance-boosting features that make daily work more productive and enjoyable. The reengineered Pro Keyboard with a scissor mechanism increases your speed and comfort with wide keys and rubber domes to provide a satisfying 1mm of travel length in near silence. The keyboard is paired with a 23 percent larger touchpad[8] for more room to scroll through websites or pinch to zoom into details. The preloaded Quick Search software can search documents for key words very quickly, so you spend less time digging through your folders.

 

With Studio Mode, you can create ideal video call environments that help you look your best regardless of your environment. Intelligent Noise Cancelling, which eliminates ambient noise from your microphone, you’ll be seen and heard with clarity. With Screen Recorder and Samsung Studio Plus, you can also make the next viral gameplay tutorial by recording your screen in combination with your voice and polish your video with easy editing tools.  

 

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 comes with an upgraded S Pen[9] right in the box—now 2.2x thicker[10] for a more true-to-life writing experience. This user-favourite tool is great for taking notes during important meetings or classes—or unleashing your creativity when you’re off the clock. Sketch freely in the  preloaded Clip Studio Paint[11], which offers professionally styled brush options that mimic real-world creation. Or create time-lapse videos of your latest sketch and share with a community of creators with PENUP.

 

The Centre of Your Mobile Ecosystem

Do more and save time with devices and ecosystems that work better together thanks to close collaboration with Microsoft.

 

“We’re excited to take the next step forward in our partnership with Samsung,” said Panos Panay, Chief Product Office at Microsoft. “This exciting Windows PC portfolio builds on Samsung’s strength in highly mobile and connected devices and solutions. Together, we’re integrating Windows even deeper within the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem to create experiences that are simple, smooth, and stunning. I’m proud to be working together to help our customers stay connected, be more productive, more creative, and discover brand-new possibilities with Samsung and Microsoft.”

 

The new Samsung Galaxy Book Series works effortlessly with your other Samsung Galaxy devices for increased productivity and efficiency. Second Screen[12] allows you to expand your display onto your Samsung Galaxy Tab for easier multitasking and enhanced productivity with Duplicate and Extend modes. With Link to Windows and Microsoft Your Phone[13] integration, stay in your flow by taking calls, checking notifications, accessing photos, messages and running up to five apps simultaneously from your smartphone directly on your desktop – all at once[14]. You can also organise your photos from every device in one place. Take Super Slow-mo or Single Take content from your Samsung Galaxy smartphone and check them out on the bigger screen of your Samsung Galaxy Book, Samsung Galaxy Book Pro or Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360. Content will appear on your Samsung Galaxy Book devices in the same format as your Samsung Galaxy smartphone, including special effects.

 

 

Samsung Galaxy devices are now more connected inside the ecosystem. Easy Bluetooth Connection[15] connects your Samsung Galaxy Buds to your Samsung Galaxy Book Series immediately so you don’t have to change Bluetooth settings back and forth between devices. With Samsung Galaxy Book Smart Switch[16], quickly transfer your favourite photos, movies, files, apps and even settings from your existing Windows PC to your Samsung Galaxy Book Series so you can get back to creating and connecting faster. Quick Share[17] for the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro Series allows you to share content between your Samsung Galaxy devices or with classmates and coworkers in just a few clicks. Simply drag and drop multiple files and content between your Samsung Galaxy Book and your Samsung Galaxy smartphone with near instant transfer. In addition, with the auto-synced Samsung Notes between Samsung Galaxy devices, you can jot down an idea and view it on any other device whenever you have a moment of creative inspiration.

 

The Samsung Galaxy Book Series also doubles as the ultimate smart home hub with seamless SmartThings integration. With the SmartThings app on Samsung Galaxy Book Pro Series: turn off the lights, change the temperature, or even start kitchen appliances – all from your couch. With SmartThings Find2, quickly locate Bluetooth-paired Samsung Galaxy smartphone, tablet or wearable, and never fear about losing a device again. You can also use SmartThings Find to keep track of all the things that matter to you like your keys and wallet using Galaxy SmartTag. With complete Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration, the Samsung Galaxy Book Series is now the ultimate link between your devices, fully connecting your digital world.

 

Availability & Pricing

 

Starting on 14th May 2021, the Samsung Galaxy Book Series will be available widely in Samsung channels and major UK retailers.

 

Samsung Galaxy Book

Available in Mystic Silver and Mystic Blue

  • 6″ Wi-Fi (i5) 8GB/ 256GB RAM – RRP £699
  • 6″ LTE (i5) 8GB/ 256GB RAM – RRP £799
  • 6″ Wi-Fi (i7) 8GB/512GB RAM – RRP 899
  • 6″ LTE (i7) 16GB/512GB RAM – RRP £1,099

 

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro

Available in Mystic Silver and Mystic Blue

  • 3″ Wi-Fi (i5) 8GB/512GB RAM – RRP £1,099
  • 3″ LTE (i5) 8GB/256GB RAM – RRP £1,099
  • 6″ Wi-Fi (i5) 8GB/512GB RAM – RRP £1,199
  • 6″ Wi-Fi (i7) 16GB/512GB RAM – RRP £1,499

 

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360

Available in Mystic Navy and Mystic Silver

  • 3″ Wi-Fi (i5) 8GB/512GB RAM – RRP £1,199
  • 6″ Wi-Fi (i5) 8GB/512GB RAM – RRP £1,249
  • 6″ Wi-Fi (i7) 16GB/512GB RAM – RRP £1,499

 

Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Book Series begin on 28th April 2021. Between 28th April and 13th May 2021, customers who pre-order a Samsung Galaxy Book Pro or Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 can claim a free pair of Galaxy Buds Pro.**

 

For more information on availability please visit, www.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-book/ and www.samsung.com/uk/pc/galaxy-book/galaxy-book-pro/buy/

 

Galaxy Book Pro 360 Specifications
Galaxy Book Pro 360​ 13″ Galaxy Book Pro 360 15″
Dimensions[18] 302.5 x 202.0 x 11.5 mm 354.85 x 227.97 x 11.9 mm
Weight​[19] 1.04kg

 

1.39kg
OS[20] Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Display​ 13.3-inch Super AMOLED Touch, FHD ​(1920 x 1080)​ 15.6-inch Super AMOLED Touch, FHD​ ​(1920 x 1080)
CPU​ 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors (i7/i5)​ 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors (i7/i5)​
Graphic​[21] Intel® Iris® Xe graphics Intel® Iris® Xe graphics

 

Connectivity[22] Wi-Fi 6E Ready[23], Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), 802.11 ax 2×2

Bluetooth v5.1

Wi-Fi 6E Ready, Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), 802.11 ax 2×2,

Bluetooth v5.1

Colour​ Mystic Navy, Mystic Silver​ Mystic Navy, Mystic Silver ​​
Memory[24] Up to 8GB (LPDDR4x) Up to 16GB (LPDDR4x)
Storage23 512GB (NVMe SSD) 512GB (NVMe SSD)
Camera/Mic 720p HD / Dual Array Mic 720p HD / Dual Array Mic
Audio Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos® Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos®
Keyboard Pro Keyboard Pro Keyboard
S Pen[25] In-box In-box
Battery​[26] 63Wh (typical)**** 68Wh​ (typical) ****
Adaptor​ 65W USB Type-C Fast Charger 65W USB Type-C Fast Charger
Authentication Fingerprint​ on Power Key Fingerprint​ on Power Key
Ports[27] Thunderbolt™ 4 (1), USB Type-C (2), 3.5pi Headphone/Mic, MicroSD***, nano SIM[28] Thunderbolt™ 4 (1), USB Type-C (2), 3.5pi Headphone/Mic, MicroSD*

 

 

Galaxy Book Pro Specifications
Galaxy Book Pro 13 Galaxy Book Pro 15
Dimensions17 304.4 x 199.8 x 11.2 mm 355.4 x 225.8 x 11.7 mm
Weight​18 Wi-Fi : 0.87kg

LTE : 0.88kg

1.05kg
OS Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Display​ 13.3-inch AMOLED, FHD ​(1920 x 1080) 15.6-inch AMOLED, FHD ​(1920 x 1080)
CPU​ 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors (i7/i5)​ 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors (i5/i7)​
Graphic​20 Intel® Iris® Xe graphics Intel® Iris® Xe graphics
Connectivity[29] LTE,

Wi-Fi 6E Ready22, Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), 802.11 ax 2×2,

Bluetooth v5.1

Wi-Fi 6E Ready, Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), 802.11 ax 2×2,

Bluetooth v5.1

Colour​ Mystic Blue, Mystic Silver​ Mystic Blue, Mystic Silver​
Memory23 Up to 8GB (LPDDR4x) Up to 16GB (LPDDR4x)
Storage[30] Up to 512GB (NVMe SSD) Up to 512GB (NVMe SSD)
Camera/Mic 720p HD / Dual Array Mic 720p HD / Dual Array Mic
Audio Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos® Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos®
Keyboard Pro Keyboard Pro Keyboard
Battery​25 63Wh (Typical) 68Wh​ (Typical)
Adaptor​ 65W USB Type-C Fast Charger 65W USB Type-C Fast Charger
Authentication Fingerprint​ on Power Key Fingerprint​ on Power Key
Ports26 Thunderbolt™ 4 (1), USB Type-C (1), USB 3.2 (1) 3.5pi Headphone/Mic, MicroSD, nano SIM27 Thunderbolt™ 4 (1), USB Type-C (1), USB 3.2 (1), HDMI(1), 3.5pi Headphone/Mic, MicroSD

 

 

 

Galaxy Book Specifications
Dimension17 356.6 x 229.1 x 15.4 mm
Weight18 1.55kg
OS Windows 10 Home
Display 15.6-inch FHD​ PLS, 300 nits
CPU 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors (i7/i5)​
Graphics20 Intel® Iris® Xe graphics (i7/i5)
Connectivity 802.11 ax 2×2,

Bluetooth v5.1

Colour Mystic Blue, Mystic Silver
Memory23 Up to 16GB (LPDDR4x)
Storage23 Up to 512GB
Camera/ Mic 720p HD / Dual Array Mic
Audio Stereo 2 x 2W, Dolby Atmos®
Keyboard Pro keyboard with Numeric 3row,
Battery25 54Wh (Typical)
Adapter Small 65W AC (48 x 50 x 28mm, 194g [TA + C to C cable: 67g)]
Security Fingerprint
Port26 USB Type-C® (2), USB 3.2 Type-A (2), HDMI 1.4, HP

MicroSD, Kensington Lock, DC IN

 

* 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.

 

**Promoter:Samsung Electronics (UK) Limited. UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands or Republic of Ireland residents (18+ only) and registered companies.  Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 or Book Pro must be pre ordered or purchased between 28/04/2021 – 31/05/2021 from participating retailers. Claims must be made at www.samsungpromotions.claims/pcgalaxybuds  between 0 -30 days of purchase. Maximum 1 claim per purchase (max 4 per household) and 250 claims per company participant. See www.samsungpromotions.claims/pcgalaxybuds for full Promotion terms.  

 

*** MicroSD card sold separately

 

****Battery (Typical Capacity) for Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360, Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book:

 

 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15″ 4405 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13″ 4081 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360s 15″ 4405 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13″ 4081 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Book 3530 mAh

[1] Available on Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13-inch Wi-Fi version. The weight may vary by composition of device.

[2]  Compatible Galaxy device required – Smartphone or Tablet with Android 8 or above. Devices must be registered to a Samsung account.

[3] Applies to top and front of Galaxy Book Pro 360. Rear of Galaxy Book Pro 360 and all parts of Galaxy Book Pro are made with 5000-series aluminum.

[4]  4G network and connection required.

[5] Wi-Fi 6E availability will vary by many factors. Wi-Fi 6E wireless network router required and sold separately.

[6] Available on Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360.

[7] Some apps are not pre-optimised for the Intelligent Colour Engine. Users have the option to manually change colour profiles in device settings.

[8] 23% larger touchpad is available on Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15-inch and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15-inch.

[9] S Pen is only supported to Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 line-up.

[10] Comparing with Samsung Galaxy Book Flex.

[11] Clip Studio Paint available to Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 users at a discounted rate for a limited period. Offer may vary by market

[12]  Galaxy Tab running One UI 3.1 or above required.

[13] Users must link their mobile phone to their Windows PC through Link to Windows on their phone and Your Phone app on their PC, follow the set-up prompts, including being signed into same Microsoft account. Requires an Android 7.0+ phone and the latest Windows 10 update on the PC. Some mobile apps may restrict content to be shared on other screens or may require a touch screen to be able to interact with them. Apps feature requires Android phone and PC to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Your Phone multiple apps experience requires supported Samsung Galaxy devices running Android 11 and Windows 10 May 2020 Update or later. Supported devices for Apps feature. Calls requires a minimum PC software version of Windows 10 May 2019 update or higher. Requires Windows 10 PC supporting Bluetooth radio. Requires Android devices version 7.0 and greater with at least 1GB of RAM and the latest update for Windows.

[14] Notifications not supported on devices that have Notification Access disabled by work or other policy.

[15] Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus are supported. Bluetooth connection is required.

[16] Samsung Galaxy Book Smart Switch must be installed on both devices before use.

[17] Quick share feature allows sharing of photos, videos and files between Samsung Galaxy devices. Quick Share is available on Samsung Galaxy Smartphones, Samsung Galaxy Tabs, and Samsung Galaxy Books (from May 2021), on Android 10 and One UI2.1 and above. Available devices and features may subject to change. Requires BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and Wi-Fi Direct connection to enable Quick Share. Wi-Fi direct must be enabled before using.

[18] Accuracy of numbers may vary depending on measurements used. Height varies depending on manufacturing process.

[19] Weights vary depending on manufacturing process.

[20] Availability varies by carrier. Experience may vary by device.

[21] The availability may vary by devices.

[22] Actual speed may vary depending on carrier, and user environment.

[23] Wi-Fi 6E availability will vary by many factors. Wi-Fi 6E wireless network router required and sold separately.

[24] Availability may vary by devices.

[25] Bluetooth is not available for S Pen.

[27] Actual speed of USB can vary depending on user environment.

[28] Nano SIM slot is optional by devices.

[29] LTE speeds may vary based on network specifications and connection environment.

[30] Availability may vary by devices. LTE-enabled Galaxy Book Pro support up to 512GB.

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