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Samsung ATIV Book 9 Series

Samsung 940Z5L-X01US

The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Series consists of high-end ultrabooks. It was released in 2013 as successor of the Samsung Series 9 laptops. The models feature up to an Intel Core i7 processor, 8 GB of DDR3 RAM. Depending on the model, the integrated Intel HD Graphics or one of AMD’s latest graphics cards is used. In addition, there are a few SSD size options. The laptops either feature a 13.3 inch touchscreen with resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels or even a bright and contrast-rich Quad HD screen. The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Series models belonged to the first ultrabooks which supported Microsoft Windows 8’s touch functionality from the start. However, there is also option to choose a non-touch screen.

The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Series has either Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 64 bit or Windows 10 pre-installed. Thus, there is no installation needed upon purchasing. Starting from 2.6 pounds (1.17 kg), the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Series models belonged to the lightest laptops at that time. The laptop is also quite thin at only 0.5 inch (1.27 cm). For wireless connectivity, it has WiFi and Bluetooth built in. As for input/output ports, it features two USB 3.0 ports, a mini DisplayPort and an SD card reader.

Processor: AMD A-Series A6-1450, Intel Core M 5Y31, Intel Core i5 3337U, Intel Core i5 4200U, Intel Core i7 3537U, Intel Core i7 6500U, Intel Core i7 6700HQ, Samsung Exynos 4412 Quad
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 8250, Intel HD Graphics 4000, Intel HD Graphics 4400, Intel HD Graphics 4600, Intel HD Graphics 520, Intel HD Graphics 5300, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M
Display: 12.20 inch, 13.30 inch, 15.60 inch
Weight: 0.941kg, 1.12kg, 1.2kg, 1.3kg, 1.4kg, 1.5kg, 1.58kg, 1.6kg, 1.8kg, 1.9kg, 2kg, 2.4kg
Price: 600, 700, 800, 879, 900, 1100, 1150, 1300, 1400, 1499, 1500, 1600 euro
Average Score: 77.1% - good
Average of 94 scores (from 118 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 70%, features: 71%, display: 83%, mobility: 84%, workmanship: 86%, ergonomy: 89%, emissions: 90%

 

Samsung ATIV 900X3F-K01US

Specifications

Samsung ATIV 900X3F-K01USNotebook: Samsung ATIV 900X3F-K01US
Processor: Intel Core i5 3337U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.2kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 77.5% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The $1,399 Samsung ATIV Book 9 maintains the svelte dimensions of its predecessor and adds a 1080p display and a more powerful processor. Samsung's SideSync technology enables integration between Samsung PCs and Android devices for relatively seamless productivity. What prevents this Ultrabook from earning a higher rating are its below-average battery life and warm temperatures.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/24/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

85% Samsung Ativ Book 9 900X3F (NP900X3F-K01)
Source: Computerbild - Heft 1/2014 German
Single Review, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 12/16/2013
Rating: Total score: 85%

 

Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite 905S3G-K01DE

Specifications

Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite 905S3G-K01DENotebook: Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite 905S3G-K01DE
Processor: AMD A-Series A6-1450
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 8250
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.58kg
Price: 879 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section
 ATIV Book 9 Lite 905S3G-K01DE (Model)

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Average Score: 74% - average

Average of 12 scores (from 14 reviews)

 

Reviews

76% Review Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite 905S3G-K01DE Subnotebook | Notebookcheck
Ultraslim - the AMD way. Samsung's rather expensive ATIV Book 9 Plus was released some time ago and has been called the "most beautiful Ultrabook" by some. The ATIV Book 9 Lite uses AMD components and is offered at a more palatable price point. What the new notebook has to offer is the subject of our review.
What does it take to make an $800 version of a $1,400 Ultrabook?
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
The ATIV Book 9 Lite sounded like a good idea. In fact, the sales pitch was remarkably straightforward: Here's a machine that looks generally like the high-end ATIV Book 9 Plus, but costs a lot less. The problem is, the Book 9 Lite ultimately rests too much on its good looks. Take away the skinny chassis and you're left with a machine that offers sluggish performance and short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/06/2013
What does it take to make an $800 version of a $1,400 Ultrabook?
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
The ATIV Book 9 Lite sounded like a good idea. In fact, the sales pitch was remarkably straightforward: Here's a machine that looks generally like the high-end ATIV Book 9 Plus, but costs a lot less. The problem is, the Book 9 Lite ultimately rests too much on its good looks. Take away the skinny chassis and you're left with a machine that offers sluggish performance and short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/06/2013
40% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite
Source: Digital Versus English Archive.org version
In Samsung-speak, all of the company's Windows 8 devices are now called "Ativ". The Samsung Series 9 must be rolling in its grave. The performance from the Ativ Book 9 Lite's AMD A6 processor harks back to another era. The screen is irredeemably bad, as are the speakers. If you run into this laptop, keep walking.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 40%
60% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
We loved the price and the (almost) faithful design to the Series 9 range. The chassis is super-thin and extremely stylish, as long as you look past the redesigned lid. Overall it's a good-looking machine and at face value it knocks the socks off the competition in terms of aesthetics. Our list of disappointments reads like a naughty schoolboy's report card. The blurry, poor-resolution screen, the plastic lid, the poor benchmark scores, and the own-brand chip all make for sorry reading. Some of these negatives are simply down to cost-cutting measures, and it's important to remember that this Samsung model exists for those on a budget. But you only have to look as far as the Asus Zenbook S200 or the VivoBook S400 for an altogether more impressive low-cost machine.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 60% performance: 40% features: 60% workmanship: 70%
90% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
Provided you can tolerate and average screen, this is a great buy. For the money the Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite is a smart, stylish and practical laptop with very good battery life. It's not a speed demon and is no good for games, but you won't find many laptops as light and portable and a good at this price. We do recommend you buy the non-touchscreen version, though. It's £100 cheaper, a bit lighter and is identical in every other way.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 100% performance: 60% features: 75% display: 50% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80% emissions: 90%
40% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite
Source: Digital Versus English Archive.org version
In Samsung-speak, all of the company's Windows 8 devices are now called "Ativ". The Samsung Series 9 must be rolling in its grave. The performance from the Ativ Book 9 Lite's AMD A6 processor harks back to another era. The screen is irredeemably bad, as are the speakers. If you run into this laptop, keep walking.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 40%
60% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
We loved the price and the (almost) faithful design to the Series 9 range. The chassis is super-thin and extremely stylish, as long as you look past the redesigned lid. Overall it's a good-looking machine and at face value it knocks the socks off the competition in terms of aesthetics. Our list of disappointments reads like a naughty schoolboy's report card. The blurry, poor-resolution screen, the plastic lid, the poor benchmark scores, and the own-brand chip all make for sorry reading. Some of these negatives are simply down to cost-cutting measures, and it's important to remember that this Samsung model exists for those on a budget. But you only have to look as far as the Asus Zenbook S200 or the VivoBook S400 for an altogether more impressive low-cost machine.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 60% performance: 40% features: 60% workmanship: 70%
90% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
Provided you can tolerate and average screen, this is a great buy. For the money the Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite is a smart, stylish and practical laptop with very good battery life. It's not a speed demon and is no good for games, but you won't find many laptops as light and portable and a good at this price. We do recommend you buy the non-touchscreen version, though. It's £100 cheaper, a bit lighter and is identical in every other way.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 100% performance: 60% features: 75% display: 50% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80% emissions: 90%

Foreign Reviews

89% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite (NP905S3G-K01DE)
Source: Computer Magazin - Heft 11/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 89%
89% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite (NP905S3G-K01DE)
Source: Computer Magazin - Heft 11/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 89%
79% Notebook für unterwegs
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/23/2013
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 64% features: 79% display: 80% mobility: 75% ergonomy: 87% emissions: 100%
79% Notebook für unterwegs
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/23/2013
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 64% features: 79% display: 80% mobility: 75% ergonomy: 87% emissions: 100%
86% 俘获美女芳心! 三星ATIV 915s笔记本评测
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 86%
86% 俘获美女芳心! 三星ATIV 915s笔记本评测
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 86%

 

Samsung ATIV 900X3E-K01US

Specifications

Samsung ATIV 900X3E-K01USNotebook: Samsung ATIV 900X3E-K01US
Processor: Intel Core i7 3537U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.2kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 72% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

72% Samsung Series 9 with a name change
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
Windows 8 laptops with touch are everywhere, but don't tell the Samsung Ativ Book 9. This laptop doesn't seem to have gotten the memo. Formerly the Samsung Series 9, the rebranded Ativ Book 9 got little more than a change in name; the laptop feels dated, as it lacks a touch screen and the benefits of newer Intel processors.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 72% performance: 80% mobility: 60%

 

Samsung ATIV 940X3G-K03DE

The latest in the Samsung Ativ Book 9 line, the Samsung 940X3G-K01DE is built to represent the pinnacle of Ultrabook glory. Its focus is on high-end design, quality materials and high-end performance, and it has a price to match. The sleek metal casing comes in gun-metal grey. A plastic wrist rest provides comfort for long hours of use, the keyboard is backlit and the touchpad is buttonless. Under the hood is the energy efficient Haswell Intel Core i5-4200U that clocks in at 1.6 Ghz, and goes up to 2.6 Ghz with Turbo Boost. Paired with 4 GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD, fast boot times and zippy performance for most moderately intensive tasks and multitasking can be expected. With the graphics being handled by the Intel HD 4400, this is not a machine for serious gamers, but most casual games should run well.

The Samsung 940X3G-K01DE boasts some impressive specs in its 13.3 inch touchscreen. Not content with Full HD, Samsung have opted to provide users with a QHD screen with a resolution of 3200x1800. This may complicate matters when attempting to output visuals to another display. The fingerprint attracting glossy multi-touch screen is a good pairing with the Windows 8 OS. The weight is light at 1.387 kg and the 55 Wh battery will give users close to 8 hours of moderate use which provides a great amount of portability. With its great battery life and performance, this makes a great choice for a portable work machine. However, the minimizing of ports to save space and the QHD screen may provide some users a few barriers to ease of use.

Specifications

Samsung ATIV 940X3G-K03DENotebook: Samsung ATIV 940X3G-K03DE
Processor: Intel Core i5 4200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 3200 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 83.33% - good

Average of 3 scores (from 8 reviews)

 

Reviews

Samsung ATIV Book 9
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
Samsung already had the best Ultrabook on the market, and it's managed to stay on top in 2013, even as its competitors have improved battery life and performance on their own models. Like its predecessor, the ATIV Book 9 Plus is impressively thin, with an understated design and sturdy build quality.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/30/2013
90% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
If you absolutely must have that stunning display, then we would wholeheartedly recommend the Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus. It's built to be future-proof, and you won't be disappointed with any aspect of its performance. Its price is the only area you'll need to convince yourself on. Otherwise, you might want to consider some of its closest competitors. Alternatively, Samsung has also produced a budget version of the Ativ, called the Lite, which sacrifices performance in the quest for a £500 price tag.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/26/2013
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
What a difference a refresh makes. The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus improves upon its predecessor in nearly every way, offering much longer battery life and a gorgeous Retina-like display. This Ultrabook also runs cooler than the previous version. If you own a Samsung Galaxy phone, you'll appreciate how well Samsung's handset and laptop work together.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/19/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
Samsung’s ability to put together a good-looking laptop was already assured, and the Book 9 Plus puts things beyond doubt; topping it off with such an ambitious display is a welcome bonus. However, before you rush out and drop £1,299 on it, it’s worth taking a breath: buy the Book 9 Plus and you’ll be an early adopter. Although it’s heartening to see Microsoft embracing high-definition screens with Windows 8.1, our experience suggests your enjoyment of the Book 9 Plus will depend greatly on individual application support.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/06/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Обзор Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus: Ультрабук С Лучшим Экраном
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Thin and light; good design; high-quality screen. Negative: Short battery life; expensive.
Review Type Unknown, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 07/24/2013
276PPI超高分屏幕!三星940X3G超薄本评测
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Ultra-high resolution of the screen; slim metal case; good performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/07/2013
Ревю на Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus – супер тънък ултрабук с невероятно детайлен екран
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Super slim and compact design; robust aluminum body; resolution of the screen; loud and clear stereo sound; battery life. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/01/2013
휴대 노트북의 패러다임을 바꾸다 - 삼성 아티브 북9 Plus NT940X3G-K54 (성능편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/02/2013

 

Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite

The Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite is a budget ultrabook based on the Samsung Ativ Book 9 series of premium super thin machines. In order to save money, the body is made from plastics instead of premium metals and it is powered by an AMD processor instead of the latest Intel cores. Technically it cannot be called an ultrabook, since that name belongs to Intel. Immediately, the user will notice how this machine feels. It looks sleek enough, but it cannot run away from the plastic styling that makes it look and feel like a budget laptop. The keyboard layout is good for a 13 inch machine and the keyboard is relatively comfortable to use. The 1366x768 pixel resolution is decent enough, and the touchscreen works well enough. The colors and definition are not amazing, but this can be expected on a budget machine.

The AMD Quad Core processor with 1.0 GHz performs reasonably well for most light tasks, but multitasking and heavier tasks will find this machine wanting. At this price point, there are definitely better alternatives out there. The battery life is rather disappointing, and perhaps the second most significant letdown of not having the power saving Intel processors onboard. While most similar machines out there will get you 8 hours of use, this machine manages only 5 hours. If the Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite had been priced even lower than its current "budget" price, it would have been good value for the money. But as it stands, there are better options to be had.

Specifications

Samsung Ativ Book 9 LiteNotebook: Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite
Processor: AMD A-Series A6-1450
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 8250
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Price: 600 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section
 Ativ Book 9 Lite (Model)

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Average Score: 65.09% - average

Average of 11 scores (from 14 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite review: budget laptop with a SSD, slimline design and impressive battery
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Samsung Book 9 Lite certainly has its flaws – its low-grade display means limited viewing angles that would be unacceptable in anything other than a budget laptop. However, its performance is rescued by that solid-state drive, while its attractive slimline design and impressive battery life are unmatched by just about any other laptop in this price range.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/10/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 60% features: 80% workmanship: 80%
50% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
All told, the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite may have a passing resemblance to the highly rated Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus, but it's only skin deep. Even among other entry-level ultrabooks and desktop replacements, the Book 9 Lite has frustratingly slow performance and only middling battery life. For a better touch-screen laptop at a similar price, the Editors' Choice Lenovo IdeaPad U430 Touch is still the better option.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/14/2013
Rating: Total score: 50%
70% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite
Source: BCW - Business Computing World English Archive.org version
The ATIV Book 9 Lite is a practical choice for business travellers looking for reasonable performance with light productivity applications such as word processing and Web browsing—even if there aren’t the eye-catching features you’d expect from more expensive machines such as a brushed-aluminium chassis and a Full HD display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/12/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%
60% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite review: It's like a laptop for your Galaxy phone
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
AMD processors aren’t known for their speed. The Ativ Book 9 Lite delivers good performance with productivity applications, such as word processing, Web surfing, and light multimedia usage. It delivered a Notebook WorldBench 8.1 score of 198. That puts it on a par with some of the other Ultrabooks we’ve tested, such as the Asus B400A Ultrabook (197) and the Lenovo IdeaPad U430 Touch. It’s twice as fast as our benchmark testing unit, the Asus VivoBook S550CA. If you don’t have one of these other Samsung devices, or if you do, but don’t intend to use the Ativ Book 9 Lite as an extension of it, look elsewhere. You’ll get a higher-quality laptop for a lower price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/31/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite 13.3-inch Laptop Review
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
Samsung's ATIV Book 9 Lite derives its name from the lack of features and its lower price than its other ATIV Book 9 laptops. The problem is that it sacrifices a bit too much to be a really recommended system for those looking at a more affordable ultrathin laptop. Its performance is less than other systems in that price range.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/14/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite review
Source: Liliputing English Archive.org version
There’s a lot to like about the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite. It’s relatively thin and light, offers decent day-to-day performance, and up to 6 hours of battery life. If it weren’t for the fact that I spent $800 on my Series 9 notebook a year ago and got a model that’s thinner, lighter, and faster, it’d be a lot easier to recommend the ATIV Book 9 Lite.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/11/2013
Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite: 13.3-inch slimline notebook with a secret
Source: Reg Hardware English Archive.org version
I started off liking the Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite. Its plastic casing didn't bother me as I appreciated its light weight and slim form factor, carrying it around a lot and rarely running out of juice. The graphics performance was also pleasing, on the whole. Even the vague suggestion that this laptop could be running a tablet chip didn't appear to be an encumbrance. Yes, I was prepared to be quite forgiving as I spent most of my time with it presuming it cost £400, which even then seemed a bit on the high side. It was only later I discovered its £500 pricetag, which rather took the shine off things for me. Surely, if you're touting a product as a Lite model, it really should be light on the wallet too – and especially so if you've something to hide.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/09/2013
80% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite review: affordable ultraportable laptop
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Samsung's Ativ Book 9 Lite is only around one-third the price of the Plus model. This means a plastic chassis and cheap screen and processor, while keeping an impressively thin and light form factor. Component downgrades mean this laptop is no powerhouse but it does the job well and few laptops at this price are so thin and light.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/02/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 70% workmanship: 80%
60% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite Review and Ratings
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
Overall, despite a first-class keyboard and touch pad, a sleek design, and booming speakers, the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite disappoints in the most key regard—everyday use. The torpid performance delivered by its AMD processor makes even basic tasks frustrating.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/30/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
63% Budget AMD-powered plastic letdown
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
Sometimes it's pretty hard to tell what constitutes "low-cost" in a laptop. Samsung’s latest budget spin on a Windows touch-screen, AMD-powered, ultrabook-esque laptop has some flair, but the corners it cuts aren't worth the money saved.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/26/2013
Rating: Total score: 63% performance: 50% mobility: 60%
50% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite review
Source: Digital Trends English Archive.org version
Samsung’s ATIV Book 9 Lite is an interesting, but failed, experiment. There are many things that we like about it; the keyboard is easy to love, the chassis is slim, and build quality is good for the price. If the Lite sold with a fourth-gen Intel Haswell processor, even a slow one, it’d be a serious contender in the budget Ultrabook market.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/06/2013
Rating: Total score: 50%
60% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
At £600, the Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite is a rather expensive bit of kit for general use such as web browsing and word processing: these are tasks you can do with a £300 entry-level notebook, for example. However, what you're paying extra for with the Ativ Book 9 Lite is its slimline design, portability and, unfortunately, its touchscreen, which is let down significantly by mediocre display quality. It just depends whether you think portability is worth the extra money or not.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/29/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
83% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
Whichever of the two models you decide upon, the ATIV Book 9 Lite is a heartening vision of what’s to come. When you can buy a quality Ultrabook clone such as this for £600, and crucially without first having to wait months for the prices to tumble, the future looks bright for the budget laptop.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/24/2013
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 100% performance: 50% features: 83% workmanship: 83%

Foreign Reviews

Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite
Source: Allround-PC.com German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: good workmanship; integrated SSD; appealing touchscreen Negative: weak CPU performance
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/28/2014

 

Samsung ATIV 915S3G-K01PL

Specifications

Samsung ATIV 915S3G-K01PLNotebook: Samsung ATIV 915S3G-K01PL
Processor: Samsung Exynos 4412 Quad
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 8250
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 82% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

82% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite (NP915S3G-K01PL) White
Source: Benchmark.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 40% display: 70% mobility: 93% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 90%

 

Samsung ATIV 940X3G-K01US

Specifications

Samsung ATIV 940X3G-K01USNotebook: Samsung ATIV 940X3G-K01US
Processor: Intel Core i5 4200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 3200 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 1.4kg
Price: 1400 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section
 ATIV 940X3G-K01US (Model)

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus
Source: Wired Magazine English Archive.org version
WIRED: Touchscreen’s extreme brightness outmatched only by its resolution. Category-busting battery life. Solid performance, stability. Great design. TIRED: Expensive, especially with these specs. Weak keyboard. Outer lid attracts fingerprints. Not sure what to do with this embarrassment of pixels.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/16/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%
90% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
It may not come cheap, but the Samsung Ativ 9 Plus looks and feels its money. It’s a great looking laptop of near-flawless build quality and a brilliant screen. The superb screen resolution ensures that other laptops using similarly up-to-date components will offer better battery life, but thanks to the optimisation of the Intel Haswell CPU, it lasts for a full day of work anyway. Ultrabooks don’t get much better than this.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/29/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% emissions: 80%

 

Samsung ATIV 905S3G-K02FR

Specifications

Samsung ATIV 905S3G-K02FRNotebook: Samsung ATIV 905S3G-K02FR
Processor: AMD A-Series A6-1450
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 8250
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 600 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

80% Samsung signe un ultraportable relativement endurant et très abordable
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/10/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Samsung ATIV 905S3G-K02BG

Specifications

Samsung ATIV 905S3G-K02BGNotebook: Samsung ATIV 905S3G-K02BG
Processor: AMD A-Series A6-1450
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 8250
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Reviews

The Samsung 13.3″ ATIV Book 9 Lite Review (NP905S3G)
Source: On MSFT English Archive.org version
The laptop is very easy on the eye, especially when you consider that it is using a plastic chassis. Overall, this is definitely one of the best looking, if not the best looking budget laptop on the market. Portability is also key here and if you are looking for a cheap laptop to use on the move then the ATIV Book 9 Lite is a fantastic option.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/28/2014

Foreign Reviews

Đánh giá Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite
Source: VNReview VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good battery life; good cooling system. Negative: Weak WIFI; slow CPU; high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/31/2013
Ревю на Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite – ултра тънко бижу на превъзходна цена
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; fast SSD; slim and lightweight design. Negative: Low performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/15/2013

 

Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus

Samsung is one of the pioneers in ultrabooks and have been a major force in this sector for a good reason; they make excellent ultrabooks. The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus is dark and smooth with rounded corners. The slim body, which is only 0.53 inches (1.35 cm) makes it look very impressive. Not only is the body of the ultrabook beautiful, is 13.3 inch screen has an amazing 3200 by 1800 pixel resolution which makes other devices' HD screen look pale. The high resolution screen has breathtaking colors, above average viewing angles and responsive touch response.

The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus is powered by an Intel Core i5 processor with a processing speed of 1.6 GHz as well as 4 GB RAM. It also comes with a 128 GB SSD. As a result, performance is no issue.

Despite being thin, it comes with 2 USB ports, a mini VGA port, a micro HDMI port and a typical headphone/microphone jack. It is capable of wireless connectivity with both Wifi 802.11 b/g/n as well as Bluetooth 4.0 but has no Ethernet port for wired connections.

All in all, Samsung has always been one of the best ultrabook manufacturers and the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus is definitely one of the better products. The only downside would be the hefty price tag. If the user can stomach that, this laptop is a great buy.

Specifications

Samsung ATIV Book 9 PlusNotebook: Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus
Processor: Intel Core i5 4200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 3200 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 1.4kg
Price: 1499 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section
 ATIV Book 9 Plus (Model)

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Average Score: 83.33% - good

Average of 12 scores (from 20 reviews)

 

Reviews

85% Review Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus 940X3G Ultrabook | Notebookcheck
Pixel frenzy. Retina is a thing of the past. Samsung stirs up the competition with a sensational QHD+ screen and even beats the MacBook series from Apple. Comprised of an energy-efficient Haswell CPU, 4 GB of RAM and a 128 GB SSD, the ATIV Book 9 Plus fights for the lead in the ultrabook sector - an ambitious undertaking.
Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus
Source: Hot Hardware English Archive.org version
The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus is not only lightweight and stylish, but it also has the power to perform well. Its price is also reasonable (around $1200, street) considering all of the machines high-end features. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this system to anyone who is looking for a super-slim ultrabook running Windows 8.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/25/2014
Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus
Source: Hot Hardware English Archive.org version
The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus is not only lightweight and stylish, but it also has the power to perform well. Its price is also reasonable (around $1200, street) considering all of the machines high-end features. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this system to anyone who is looking for a super-slim ultrabook running Windows 8.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/25/2014
80% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
Of course when we start criticising a laptop for having a too-high-resolution screen and not being quite powerful enough for high-end gaming, we are being overly picky. You don't buy an Ultrabook for hardcore gaming - you buy an Alienware 17 or PlayStation Vita Slim. And as far as the screen goes, well, that's more of a Windows 8.1 flaw than any fault of the Ativ Book 9 Plus. That said, this isn't quite the MacBook-beater we were hoping for. It still feels a little underpowered given its high price, and if you're after a Windows 8.1-running Ultrabook, we'd go for the Asus Zenbook UX302 instead. Still, lovely screen.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/19/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
80% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
Of course when we start criticising a laptop for having a too-high-resolution screen and not being quite powerful enough for high-end gaming, we are being overly picky. You don't buy an Ultrabook for hardcore gaming - you buy an Alienware 17 or PlayStation Vita Slim. And as far as the screen goes, well, that's more of a Windows 8.1 flaw than any fault of the Ativ Book 9 Plus. That said, this isn't quite the MacBook-beater we were hoping for. It still feels a little underpowered given its high price, and if you're after a Windows 8.1-running Ultrabook, we'd go for the Asus Zenbook UX302 instead. Still, lovely screen.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/19/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
90% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus Review
Source: Ubergizmo English English Archive.org version
In conclusion, it is pretty clear that Samsung managed to create a leading ultra-thin design on the market. The ATIV Book 9+ is an awesome laptop and it’s not easy to find a real competitor in the PC space because most systems either don’t have a QHD+ display, are significantly bulkier, or don’t have the level of “polish” that this laptop has. I like computers like the Yoga 2, which offers an impressive features/price ratio, but it doesn’t match the design of the ATIV Book 9+. The ASUS Zenbook UX301LA-XH72T (2.6lbs!) is also worth mentioning along with the Sony Vaio 13 Pro… I haven’t used them yet, but they look good on paper.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/12/2013
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus Review
Source: Ubergizmo English English Archive.org version
In conclusion, it is pretty clear that Samsung managed to create a leading ultra-thin design on the market. The ATIV Book 9+ is an awesome laptop and it’s not easy to find a real competitor in the PC space because most systems either don’t have a QHD+ display, are significantly bulkier, or don’t have the level of “polish” that this laptop has. I like computers like the Yoga 2, which offers an impressive features/price ratio, but it doesn’t match the design of the ATIV Book 9+. The ASUS Zenbook UX301LA-XH72T (2.6lbs!) is also worth mentioning along with the Sony Vaio 13 Pro… I haven’t used them yet, but they look good on paper.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/12/2013
Rating: Total score: 90%
Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
Overall, the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus is one of the most well-rounded ultrabooks we've ever seen. The notebook sports a gorgeous 3,200x1,800 display, pitch-perfect audio, and an excellent keyboard and touch pad, all wrapped up in a sleek aluminum design. And thanks to its nine-hour battery life—almost twice as long as many competing ultrabooks—the Plus will last an entire workday with juice to spare.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/06/2013
Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
Overall, the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus is one of the most well-rounded ultrabooks we've ever seen. The notebook sports a gorgeous 3,200x1,800 display, pitch-perfect audio, and an excellent keyboard and touch pad, all wrapped up in a sleek aluminum design. And thanks to its nine-hour battery life—almost twice as long as many competing ultrabooks—the Plus will last an entire workday with juice to spare.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/06/2013
Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus Review
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
Utilizing the best in optimized hardware from the past several generations of Samsung notebooks and today’s finest in processing power (save the slightly more expensive Intel i7 version of this device), the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus is easily one of the finest laptops on the market today. Even without the value-adding features like the ability to become entirely flat, a 10-point touchscreen, and unique connectivity options with Samsung smartphones, this notebook is well worth your time going into 2014.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/04/2013
Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus Review
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
Utilizing the best in optimized hardware from the past several generations of Samsung notebooks and today’s finest in processing power (save the slightly more expensive Intel i7 version of this device), the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus is easily one of the finest laptops on the market today. Even without the value-adding features like the ability to become entirely flat, a 10-point touchscreen, and unique connectivity options with Samsung smartphones, this notebook is well worth your time going into 2014.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/04/2013
80% Samsung Ativ Book 9
Source: Digital Versus English Archive.org version
The Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus is a great ultrabook with an excellent design, lots of processing power and top-notch sound quality (for an ultrabook). But with screen contrast this low (330:1), we just can't give it five stars. Plus, it has only half the battery life of the Apple MacBook Air.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung Ativ Book 9
Source: Digital Versus English Archive.org version
The Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus is a great ultrabook with an excellent design, lots of processing power and top-notch sound quality (for an ultrabook). But with screen contrast this low (330:1), we just can't give it five stars. Plus, it has only half the battery life of the Apple MacBook Air.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus review - Ultrabook rival to Apple's MacBook Air... and Pro
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Samsung Ativ Book 9 is one of the nicer Windows Ultrabooks around at the moment with stylish design and impressive-looking specifications. But it comes at a high price and has disappointing battery life. Unless you specifically want Windows 8 and that super high-res display, you should bear in mind that the equivalent MacBook Air has better overall performance and is cheaper.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/24/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 80% workmanship: 90%
80% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus review - Ultrabook rival to Apple's MacBook Air... and Pro
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Samsung Ativ Book 9 is one of the nicer Windows Ultrabooks around at the moment with stylish design and impressive-looking specifications. But it comes at a high price and has disappointing battery life. Unless you specifically want Windows 8 and that super high-res display, you should bear in mind that the equivalent MacBook Air has better overall performance and is cheaper.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/24/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 80% workmanship: 90%
90% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
In terms of performance and battery life, the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus is in line with other premium ultrabooks, both in performance scores and pricing. What the Book 9 Plus offers that others do not, however, is a higher-than-HD screen that rivals Apple's Retina Display. About the only thing I can knock the Book 9 Plus for is the use of ports that require dongles, but that's not so uncommon on thinner ultrabooks. For the price, it matches the portability and performance of the Editors' Choice Acer Aspire S7 and offers the sort of resolution you'll prize when working with photos or enjoying movies. Add it all up, and the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus is the new Editors' Choice for premium ultrabooks.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
In terms of performance and battery life, the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus is in line with other premium ultrabooks, both in performance scores and pricing. What the Book 9 Plus offers that others do not, however, is a higher-than-HD screen that rivals Apple's Retina Display. About the only thing I can knock the Book 9 Plus for is the use of ports that require dongles, but that's not so uncommon on thinner ultrabooks. For the price, it matches the portability and performance of the Editors' Choice Acer Aspire S7 and offers the sort of resolution you'll prize when working with photos or enjoying movies. Add it all up, and the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus is the new Editors' Choice for premium ultrabooks.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus 13.3-inch Ultrabook Review
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
Samsung's ATIV Book 9 Plus is an amazing ultrabook that features a few annoyances that keep it from being nearly perfect. The super high resolution touchscreen display is its standout feature that rivals even Apple's Retina displays. The battery life has also been helped tremendously but he new 4th generation processor.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/11/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus 13.3-inch Ultrabook Review
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
Samsung's ATIV Book 9 Plus is an amazing ultrabook that features a few annoyances that keep it from being nearly perfect. The super high resolution touchscreen display is its standout feature that rivals even Apple's Retina displays. The battery life has also been helped tremendously but he new 4th generation processor.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/11/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus – Элитный Солдат Ультратонких Лэптопов
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Extremely stylish design; definitely impressive display; good performance and autonomy. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/19/2014
Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus – Элитный Солдат Ультратонких Лэптопов
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Extremely stylish design; definitely impressive display; good performance and autonomy. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/19/2014

 

Samsung ATIV 915S3G-K01HU

Specifications

Samsung ATIV 915S3G-K01HUNotebook: Samsung ATIV 915S3G-K01HU
Processor: AMD A-Series A6-1450
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 8250
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 100% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

100% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite teszt
Source: Laptopkalauz HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/29/2013
Rating: Total score: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%

 

Samsung ATIV 940X3G-K01FR

Specifications

Samsung ATIV 940X3G-K01FRNotebook: Samsung ATIV 940X3G-K01FR
Processor: Intel Core i5 4200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 3200 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 1.4kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

80% 6 h 45 d'autonomie et écran ultra HD pour ce bel ultrabook Samsung
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/03/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Samsung 940X3G-K01DE

Specifications

Samsung 940X3G-K01DENotebook: Samsung 940X3G-K01DE
Processor: Intel Core i5 4200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 13.30 inch, , 3200 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section
 940X3G-K01DE (Model)

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Average Score: 86% - good

Average of 8 scores (from 10 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Samsung ATIV Book 9
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The ATIV Book 9 Plus is a real eye-opener of an ultraportable. With its attractive anodized-aluminum body highlighted by streaks of silver, Samsung's Ultrabook (priced at $1,224) offers Apple-level aesthetics for the Windows crowd. Samsung's ATIV Book 9 Plus is a gorgeous, aluminum-clad ultraportable with a vibrant quad-HD touch screen and fairly strong battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/19/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus Review
Source: Ultrabook News English Archive.org version
The Samsung ATIV Book 9 is still one of the most stylish Ultrabooks out there. It combines that with performance and productivity in a well-balanced package with no major issues to speak of. Compared to the previous version of the ATIV/Series9 Haswell it offers big battery life advantages over Ivy Bridge but we question the need for such a high DPI screen considering the issues with some applications on the desktop. Touch, we feel, is becoming more and more useful as users adapt and Windows 8 Modern UI apps evolve. It would have been nice to see AC support on the WiFi, the inclusion of the important port adaptors and maybe next time round Samsung will need to think about WiGig but as it is, the Samsung ATIV Book 9 is an extremely strong Ultrabook offering that, in many respects, leads the way.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/02/2013
87% High-resolution, small-footprint premium laptop
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
Take a beautiful Windows ultrabook design. Add a super-high-resolution touch screen and longer-battery-life Intel Haswell processor. What could be wrong with that? If you’re just looking for an all-around excellently made Windows touch ultrabook and don’t mind that it's on the expensive side (and doesn’t convert to a tablet), the improved Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus is worth the investment.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2013
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 80% mobility: 90%
85% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus
Source: Mobile Tech Review English Archive.org version
The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus is one of the best Ultrabooks on the market, and as of this writing, still one of the few with Haswell. From a design perspective, nothing beats the 9 Plus, and it's more visually daring than the aging MacBook Air design yet it's stately enough for business.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/02/2013
Rating: Total score: 85%

Foreign Reviews

79% Samsung Ativ Book 9 NP940X3G-K01
Source: PC Magazin - Heft 3/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 79%
Samsung Ativ Book 9 NP940X3G-K01
Source: c't - Heft 2/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2014
86% Samsung Ativ Book 9 NP940X3G-K01
Source: Computerbild - Heft 1/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/16/2013
Rating: Total score: 86%
92% Samsung Ativ Book 9 NP940X3G-K01
Source: Computer Magazin - Heft 01/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 92%
93% Fantastisch hochauflösend, elegant und stabil: das Vorzeige-Ultrabook
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/18/2013
Rating: Total score: 93% performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 100%
86% Schärfer als das Retina-MacBook
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 81% performance: 93% features: 70% display: 82% mobility: 88% ergonomy: 91%

 

Samsung ATIV 905S3G-K02UK

Specifications

Samsung ATIV 905S3G-K02UKNotebook: Samsung ATIV 905S3G-K02UK
Processor: AMD A-Series A6-1450
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 8250
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 900 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

60% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite (NP905S3G) User Review
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
What were Samsung thinking of when they designed this notebook? Perhaps it is aimed at those who desire portability, ease of use and modest computing power while wanting something bigger than a tablet with a keyboard, all at a reasonable price. Anyone upgrading from a netbook to this model would appreciate the larger screen and much better responsiveness. Samsung have also catered for both those who want a touchscreen notebook and for those who don't. They could well be watching the sales statistics with interest given Intel's view that touchscreen is the only way forward for the smaller notebooks.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/23/2013
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 60% performance: 60% features: 60% workmanship: 80%

 

Samsung ATIV 940X3G-K01SE

Specifications

Samsung ATIV 940X3G-K01SENotebook: Samsung ATIV 940X3G-K01SE
Processor: Intel Core i5 4200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 3200 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 1.4kg
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 100% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

100% TEST: Samsung ATIV Book 9 Kanskje verdens beste Ultrabook akkurat nå.
Source: Dinside NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/25/2013
Rating: Total score: 100%

 

Samsung ATIV 915S3G-K02DE

Specifications

Samsung ATIV 915S3G-K02DENotebook: Samsung ATIV 915S3G-K02DE
Processor: AMD A-Series A6-1450
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 8250
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Price: 800 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section
 ATIV 915S3G-K02DE (Model)

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Average Score: 69% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

69% Top-Laufzeit & miese Performance
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/30/2013
Rating: Total score: 69% price: 63% performance: 38% features: 67% display: 61% mobility: 71% ergonomy: 96%

 

Samsung ATIV 940X3G-K01HU

Specifications

Samsung ATIV 940X3G-K01HUNotebook: Samsung ATIV 940X3G-K01HU
Processor: Intel Core i5 4200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 3200 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Foreign Reviews

Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus: az a bizonyos plusz
Source: Prohardver.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish and attractive design; very good performance of the SSD; wide viewing angle of the display; very good keyboard; very good battery life. Negative: Reflective screen.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/11/2013

 

Samsung ATIV 905S3G-K02NL

Specifications

Samsung ATIV 905S3G-K02NLNotebook: Samsung ATIV 905S3G-K02NL
Processor: Samsung Exynos 4412 Quad
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 8250
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

80% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite
Source: PCM Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/14/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Samsung ATIV 915S3G-K01UK

Specifications

Samsung ATIV 915S3G-K01UKNotebook: Samsung ATIV 915S3G-K01UK
Processor: AMD A-Series A6-1450
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 8250
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Price: 700 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section
 ATIV 915S3G-K01UK (Model)

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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Samsung Ativ Book 915s
Source: Gadgetspeak English Archive.org version
This is a small and light Windows 8 notebook with touch. If you are looking for a small and light notebook then the Samsung Aviv Book 915s should certainly be on your short list, despite the poor Experience score it was responsive on all tasks and everything I installed ran correctly.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/25/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 100%

Foreign Reviews

Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite (NP915S3G-K01DE)
Source: c't - Heft 23/2013 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/16/2013
60% Review Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite - Dunne notebook met Windows 8
Source: Computer Totaal Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/18/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%

 

Samsung ATIV 940X3G-K01NL

Specifications

Samsung ATIV 940X3G-K01NLNotebook: Samsung ATIV 940X3G-K01NL
Processor: Intel Core i5 4200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 3200 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

70% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus
Source: PCM Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/28/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

Samsung ATIV 940X3G-K01PL

Specifications

Samsung ATIV 940X3G-K01PLNotebook: Samsung ATIV 940X3G-K01PL
Processor: Intel Core i5 4200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 3200 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 90% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

90% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus (NP940X3G-K01PL)
Source: Benchmark.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 90%

 

Samsung ATIV Book 9 900X3G-K01

Specifications

Samsung ATIV Book 9 900X3G-K01Notebook: Samsung ATIV Book 9 900X3G-K01
Processor: Intel Core i5 4200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.12kg
Price: 1150 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 96% - very good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

83% Review Samsung ATIV Book 9 900X3G-K01DE Notebook | Notebookcheck
Light, slim, (more) affordable. Samsung's ATIV Book 9 Plus established itself as a high-end contender in the Ultrabook category. Equipped with identical hardware, but without the "Plus" in the name and sans the reflective QHD+ display, the cheaper ATIV Book 9 retails for about 350 Euro (~$480) less.

Foreign Reviews

96% Günstiges Spitzen-Ultrabook
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/07/2014
Rating: Total score: 96% price: 100% performance: 93% features: 82% display: 100% mobility: 98% ergonomy: 100%
96% Günstiges Spitzen-Ultrabook
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/07/2014
Rating: Total score: 96% price: 100% performance: 93% features: 82% display: 100% mobility: 98% ergonomy: 100%

 

Samsung ATIV Book 9 2014 (NP930X5J-K02DE)

Specifications

Samsung ATIV Book 9 2014 (NP930X5J-K02DE)Notebook: Samsung ATIV Book 9 2014 (NP930X5J-K02DE)
Processor: Intel Core i5 4200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Reviews

84% Samsung ATIV Book 9 2014 (NP930X5J-K02DE) Ultrabook Review | Notebookcheck
Model with flaws. Thin, elegant, noble – and expensive. The latest Ultrabook from Samsung's popular ATIV 9-series has high ambitions and cannot only convince with its design. Unfortunately, there are some drawbacks as well that prevent a very good rating, although the most annoying issue could be solved with a simple update.

 

Samsung 940X5J-K01US

Specifications

Samsung 940X5J-K01USNotebook: Samsung 940X5J-K01US
Processor: Intel Core i5 4200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4600
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 1100 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section
 940X5J-K01US (Model)

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Average Score: 77.33% - good

Average of 6 scores (from 6 reviews)

 

Reviews

84% Rare big-screen ultrabook at a premium price
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
For anyone tired of working day to day on a small screen but still wants a high-end, thin-and-light with a long, long battery life, the Samsung Ativ Book 9 2014 Edition is one sweet system. It ain't cheap, though, and you'll probably need to come up with some combination of external and cloud storage to compensate for its 128GB SSD.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/29/2014
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 80% mobility: 90%
70% Samsung ATIV Book 9 (2014 Edition) review: This laptop sounds as gorgeous as it looks
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
The Samsung ATIV Book 9 is one of the sexiest laptops to come through the Lab this year, but it's expensive for the processing power, memory, storage, and video resolution it has to offer. If you're passionate about high-quality audio, this laptop's premium price tag is probably justified. Just be sure to install Foobar2000 and its WASAPI component before you plug in your favorite headphones.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/09/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Samsung ATIV Book 9
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
When we reviewed the 13.3-inch Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus$1,247.00 at Amazon late last year, we called it "a near-perfect ultrabook." Resolution has fallen from quad HD to mere 1080p, but otherwise Samsung's ATIV Book 9 2014 Edition boasts everything we loved about the Book 9 Plus—a svelte aluminum shape, stellar keyboard, crystal-clear audio, and great battery life—in a larger 15.6-inch build.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/08/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung Ativ Book 9 2014 Edition
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
While I was sad to see that the Samsung Ativ Book 9 2014 Edition didn't offer the same higher-than-HD screen seen on the previous Book 9 Plus, it was one of the only disappointments in an otherwise premium ultraportable. The slim design and sturdy aluminum build is just as impressive as ever, and the larger 15.6-inch display offers more screen real estate in roughly the same package, not to mention the all-day battery life, a healthy port selection, and improvements to the keyboard and sound quality. The Toshiba Kirabook 13 i7s Touch is our Editors' Choice for high-end ultrabooks, largely due to its own 2,560-by-1,440 resolution screen and lightweight magnesium construction. It takes the top spot due to its premium features, but the new Samsung Ativ Book 9 2014 Edition comes in as a close second, and is recommended for anyone who wants a premium ultrabook, but doesn't see the need for a higher-than-HD display.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/27/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung ATIV Book 9
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
With its long battery life, solid performance, gorgeous display and attractive design, the Samsung ATIV Book 9 (2014 Edition) is a strong choice for anyone looking for a highly portable 15-inch notebook. Though the Book 9's sleek aluminum chassis and high-res touch screen justify this machine's high, $1,499 price, we wish the laptop offered more graphics oomph or a faster CPU.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Samsung Ativ Book 9
Source: Digital Trends English Archive.org version
Samsung’s ATIV Book 9 is essentially a 15-inch MacBook Air. If you’ve ever wanted such a thing, well, here’s your chance to own it, albeit with Windows 8.1 instead of OS X. The ATIV Book 9′s razor-thin profile, minimal heft, and bright display make it more portable than some 13-inch Ultrabooks, yet it still provides the space and comfort of a large, mainstream laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/07/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

Samsung 940X3G-K07DE

Specifications

Samsung 940X3G-K07DENotebook: Samsung 940X3G-K07DE
Processor: Intel Core i5 4200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 3200 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 1.4kg
Price: 1400 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section
 940X3G-K07DE (Model)

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Average Score: 88% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

88% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus NP940X3G-K07
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 08/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 88% display: 87% mobility: 93%

 

Samsung 930X2K-K02US

Portability is the keyword when talking about the Samsung Ativ 930X2K, as it sleek and slim for all those instances you need to bring your work around from one meeting to another, or from one presentation to another. The shiny black body gives you an air of sophisticated professionalism. Weighing only 0.941 kg and measuring only 11.8 mm thick, it features a 12.2 inch screen with WQXGA technology, which makes graphics appear realistically, naturally vivid, colorful and sharp. The display is covered with an anti-reflective layer for those days that you need to work in bright light or natural sunlight. It features a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, which is really great for a screen this size. The laptop is powered by an Intel M 5Y31 dual core processor with a base clock of 0.9 GHz and a turbo clockk of up to 2 GHz with the Intel Turbo Boost technology 2.0. There is also an 8 GB RAM and a 256 GB SSD. Its portability is further increased by a battery life of 12.5 hours. A special ultra power saving mode is used when battery power drops to 10% and increases battery life. The OS is Windows 8.1 Pro 64 bit edition, which will speed operations up and prevent lagging.

Specifications

Samsung 930X2K-K02USNotebook: Samsung 930X2K-K02US
Processor: Intel Core M 5Y31
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 5300
Display: 12.20 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 0.941kg
Price: 1100 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section
 930X2K-K02US (Model)

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Average Score: 67.5% - average

Average of 4 scores (from 5 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Blade
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
Samsung's ATIV Book 9 Blade system offers an extremely portable laptop system that doesn't compromise on connectivity like Apple's MacBook. Instead, it sacrifices a few other features by providing slightly less performance and lower battery life. Of key concern though is the small AC adapter pin that plugs into the laptop that is prone to being bent or broken.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/03/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Samsung Ativ Book 9
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
It's rare that we get an opportunity to test a pair of Windows and OS X laptops so close in configuration, features, and design, and within weeks of each other. The Ativ Book 9 can safely be called a good alternative to the MacBook if you want something slim and light with a 12-inch higher-res screen, but need to run Windows.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/16/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
60% Samsung Ativ Book 9
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Samsung ATIV Book 9 is a stunning little notebook that embodies the word "ultraportable." It's attractive, has a beautiful display, and offers solid overall performance. Plus, this system offers more ports than the new MacBook. However, the relatively short battery life makes this system a tough sell for its $1,199 price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/10/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Samsung Ativ Book 9 12.2-Inch
Source: Digital Trends English Archive.org version
The ATIV Book 9 sits in a tough spot. While its clearly looking toward the slim, clamshell design of a dedicated notebook, it is held back by its performance and battery life. Inputs are also a problem with an unresponsive touchpad and a cramped keyboard tarnishing the user experience. Admittedly, the notebook’s display is both bright and beautiful.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/03/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%

Foreign Reviews

Duang碎我的小心脏!三星ATIV Book 9首测
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/03/2015

 

Samsung 940X3L-K01US

Versatile and packing solid computing power; the Samsung 940X3L-K01US can position its display from laptop mode to tent mode due to its 360-degree hinge. Designed with an aluminium chassis, the device is not only sturdy but is also lightweight making it a joy to carry around. At just 0.59 inch (1.5 cm) in thickness, the grayish blue device feels premium in hand and is highlighted with die-cut edges. Display on the Samsung 940X3L-K01US is a 13.3 inch LED QHD+ panel with 3200 x 1800 resolution and touchscreen capability. The screen clarity will amaze many users and makes for a perfect portable multimedia platform together with the quality on-board stereo speakers. The Windows 10 Home system features a 6th generation Intel Core i7 processor clocked at 2.5 GHz, 8 GB LPDDR3 RAM, an Intel HD Graphics 520 GPU and a 256 GB SSD as internal storage. In addition the Samsung 940X3L-K01US comes with Bluetooth 4.1, three USB 3.0 ports, a HDMI out and a card reader. There is a chiclet style keyboard with good typing ergonomics and a 720p HD webcam for video communication. A lithium polymer battery with 2 cells rated at 5120 mAh makes a battery life of up to 7.3 hours possible based on benchmarking software.

Specifications

Samsung 940X3L-K01USNotebook: Samsung 940X3L-K01US
Processor: Intel Core i7 6500U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 520
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 3200 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section
 940X3L-K01US (Model)

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Average Score: 75.56% - good

Average of 9 scores (from 9 reviews)

 

Reviews

90% Samsung Notebook 7 Spin review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Fashionably designed using mid-range materials and high-end parts, the Samsung Notebook 7 Spin is an obvious choice to quell MacBook Pro envy. This laptop has the "wow" factor that bargain hunters with taste desire.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%
70% Pay for the power, not for the design
Source: The Verge English Archive.org version
The Samsung Notebook 7 Spin isn’t a laptop for everyone; I personally wouldn’t buy it, because I’m willing to sacrifice some features for portability. But if you happen to be looking for a 15-inch Windows 10 laptop that "bends" and can support a fairly heavy workload, this one should at least be a consideration. Samsung has managed to cram a lot of power into a $1,199 15-inch laptop, compared with the $1,2999 Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 15, the less powerful $1,249 HP Spectre x360 15T, and the unbending $2,229 Dell XPS 15 and $1,999 15-inch MacBook Pro. That alone is a feat, even if its design is not.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/02/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 60% ergonomy: 65%
80% Samsung Notebook 7 Spin
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Samsung Notebook 7 Spin is a very well-made convertible laptop with a sharp, vibrant display, a nice build, and the fastest performance in the category. Its quick speeds and valuable set of features make it useful for getting real work done, or for entertainment. The 15-inch size, though, is a bit awkward, and it's the heaviest of these convertible laptops—portability is not a strong suit, but it will serve you well at home. It's reasonably priced for what it offers, but the Acer Aspire R 14 includes many of the same features and equivalent battery life for just $700.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung Notebook 7 Spin
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
The HDR feature is more of a gimmick than a must-have feature (and there's amuch deeper explanation about why HDR doesn't always matter much on laptops, tablets and phones here), but I like that this is a full-featured 15-inch hybrid with both a Core i7 CPU and discrete Nvidia graphics, at a price that's reasonable.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 90%
70% Samsung Notebook 7 Spin
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
All in all, the Notebook 7 Spin does what it sets out to do: deliver a sensibly priced, big-screen convertible for users who don't choose to hold out for an NVMe solid-state drive or a 4K resolution display. It also does a good job of establishing the Notebook 7 line a notch below Samsung's premium Notebook 9 models.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/31/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
60% Samsung Notebook 7 Spin
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
If you care about your laptop looking as good as it performs, the Samsung Notebook 7 Spin will catch your eye with its minimalist look. In addition, it has enough horsepower for some graphic design and the lightest of gaming. Unfortunately, its shallow keyboard, sloppy webcam and ephemeral battery life make it more difficult to recommend for true productivity users.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Samsung Notebook 9 Spin
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Samsung Notebook 9 Spin has the potential to turn the productivity world on its head and back again. For $1,199, you get some of the best things about the Ativ series, including a slim design and powerful performance, as well as a pair of 360-degree hinges, creating a versatile workhorse. It's just too bad that this convertible has so little endurance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/07/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
80% Samsung Notebook 9
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
Still, don't let that discourage you. If what's packed in the Notebook 9 fits roughly in with what you're looking for—and you like the laptop's silver shell and impressively light weight—it's a very good laptop at a price that, while not a tight-budget option, is less than some competing premium machines that weigh more.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/06/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Samsung Notebook 9
Source: Mobile Tech Review English Archive.org version
If you're in the market for the thinnest and lightest Core i5 13" Ultrabook you can get, buy this. Really. That is unless you want a touch screen. The Samsung Notebook 9 is the kind of innovation we like to see--rather than adding a bunch of features that don't improve computing or mobility or are hard to see the difference (4K displays on 12.5" laptops- ha!), we have the perfect storm of super-portability, performance, battery life and classy design and materials.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/30/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%

 

Samsung 940Z5L-X01US

The Samsung 940Z5L-X01US belongs to Samsung ATIV Book 9 series. With Intel Core i7 6700HQ processor, Nvidia GeForce GTX 950M, 8 GB of RAM and a 256 GB Solid State Drive, it is an affordable mid-range laptop. Its 15.6 inch LED UHD touchscreen features an anti-reflective coating and is bright and contrast-rich. Despite having a 15.6 inch LED display, the Samsung 940Z5L-X01US weighs only 2 kg (4.45 lbs), thanks to its ultra-thin and light design. The Windows 10 Home Edition system comes with a 4 cell lithium ion battery rated at 3780 mAh, which is able to last up to 6.5 hours. The 720p HD webcam can record videos in HD resolution. Moreover, the laptop sports four two-way speakers for higher-quality audio output. Further features are three USB 3.0 type A ports and a USB 3.1 type C port, which supports high transfer rates, HDMI, a headphones-out, a microphone-in, and a 3-in-1 multi card slot.

Specifications

Samsung 940Z5L-X01USNotebook: Samsung 940Z5L-X01US
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section
 940Z5L-X01US (Model)

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Average Score: 69% - average

Average of 5 scores (from 6 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Samsung Notebook 9 Pro
Source: Mobile Tech Review English Archive.org version
There's a lot to like here: a pleasing 4K touch screen with low glare, the fast quad core Intel i7 CPU, NVIDIA GTX 950M dedicated graphics, SSD, adequate though not class leading battery runtimes and a very comfy backlit keyboard. The price is nice too--the Samsung is currently one of the least expensive in this premium powerhouse laptop tier.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/17/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
75% This feature-packed 15-inch laptop makes a few compromises
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
Overall, the Samsung Notebook 9 Pro’s design seems like a compromise—perhaps a little too much so. It basically does everything well, but doesn’t truly excel at any one thing. The end result is that this laptop fails to stand out asthe 15-incher to have, despite its bells and whistles.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/06/2016
Rating: Total score: 75%
50% Samsung Notebook 9 Pro
Source: Digital Trends English Archive.org version
Samsung’s Notebook 9 Pro is comforting. Its formal, elegant design, pleasing keyboard, and strong processor make for a system that’s immediately likable, and one that crosses genres. The system is as at home on your couch as in the boardroom, and it has the versatility to tackle a wide range of tasks, from heavy video editing, to writing, to gaming.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/03/2016
Rating: Total score: 50%
60% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Pro
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
In the end, The ATIV Book 9 Pro highlights what Samsung often does well on its laptops: combine a sleek, seductive aluminum design with a bright colorful touch screen. At $1,600, the ATIV Book also compares favorably with the Dell XPS 15's $1,800 price when equipped with discrete graphics and a UHD touch screen. However, you can pick up the XPS 15 for $1,000 if you're willing to forego a 4K display and discrete graphics.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
Samsung ATIV Book 9 Pro Review
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
It may be the simplicity, the singularity of vision that this notebook nearly captures, but doesn't quite embody fully. Suffice to say, Samsung is right on the money when it comes to hardware. Everything (save the power cord) looks and feels - and runs - great. Now if only Samsung could bring as strong a game to the software they employ as they do the hardware they manufacture.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/14/2016
80% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Pro
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
We had no trouble deciding to give the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Pro four stars on our five-star rating scale. It's relatively trim for a 15.6-inch laptop, squeezing under the four-and-a-half-pound line. Its display and keyboard are both above average, and its sound well above average. Except for some screen wobble, it's solidly built.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/29/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Comment

Samsung: Samsung Group is the largest South Korean conglomerate and was founded in 1938. Samsung Group employed 489,000 people in 2014 and is one of the world's largest companies in terms of revenue and market strength. The name Samsung means "Three Stars" in Korean and represents the three sons of the company's founder. The company was founded in 1938 as a grocery store. With its subsidiary Samsung Electronics, founded in 1969, Samsung took up the production of electrotechnical items, focusing on consumer electronics and household appliances at an early stage. Other branches in which the large corporation is active include mechanical engineering, automobiles (Hyundai), insurance, wholesale, real estate and leisure. Samsung manufactures a wide range of electronic products, including smartphones, televisions, home appliances and semiconductors. The company's Galaxy line of smartphones is one of the most popular in the world. Samsung is also a major player in the semiconductor industry, making memory chips and processors for many other electronics manufacturers.


Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

Intel HD Graphics 4000: Processor graphics card in the high end Ivy Bridge models. Offers a different clock speed in the different CPU models (ULV to desktop quad core) and therefore a different performance.

Intel HD Graphics 4400:

ULV integrated GPU (GT2) with 20 EUs found on certain Haswell CPU models.

Intel HD Graphics 4600:

Integrated processor graphics card found on a number of Haswell CPU models. Offers varying clock speeds depending on the CPU.

Intel HD Graphics 5300: Integrated graphics card (GT2) in Core M processors from the Broadwell Y-series (4.5 W TDP). 

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

AMD Radeon HD 8250: Integrated graphics card of the AMD A6-1450 APU ("Temash"). Based on the GCN architecture, integrates 128 shader units and is clocked at 300 - 400 MHz.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

Intel HD Graphics 520: Integrated GPU (GT2) with 24 EUs found on some Skylake CPU models (15 W ULV series).

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M: Mid-range graphics card of the GeForce GTX 900M series, based on the Maxwell architecture.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core i5:

3337U: Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q1 2013. Offers a core clock of 1.8 - 2.7 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1100 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.

4200U:

Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.6 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 2.6 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

AMD A-Series:

A6-1450:

Quad-core APU for ultraportables and tablets. Codenamed "Temash", it is based on the Jaguar architecture and integrates a Radeon HD 8250 graphics card.

Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  

3537U: Fast Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q1 2013. Offers a core clock of 2.0 - 3.1 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1200 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.

6500U: Skylake-based ULV dual-core processor for thin notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 520 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

6700HQ: Skylake-based quad-core processor for notebooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 530 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

Samsung Exynos:

4412 Quad: Quad Core Cortex-A9 SoC with a ARM Mali-400 MP4 graphics card.

Intel Core M:

5Y31: Broadwell-based ULV dual-core processor for tablets and 2-in-1 notebooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 5300 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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77.1%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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Stefan Hinum, 2013-08- 6 (Update: 2013-08- 6)