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Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13.3

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13.3
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13.3 (Galaxy Book Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-1035G4 4 x 1.1 - 3.7 GHz, Ice Lake-U
Memory
8 GB 
, dual-channel
Display
13.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 166 PPI, capacitive, BOE087A, IPS, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel 495 (Ice Lake-U PCH-LP Premium)
Storage
Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB256HBHQ, 256 GB 
, 190 GB free
Soundcard
Intel Ice Lake-U/Y PCH-LP cAVS
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 Thunderbolt, Audio Connections: combined 3.5 mm audio jack, Card Reader: microSD, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope, S Pen slot
Networking
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 13 x 303 x 203 ( = 0.51 x 11.93 x 7.99 in)
Battery
69.7 Wh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 0.9 MP, 16:9 (1280x720)
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, 2x 5W, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
1.16 kg ( = 40.92 oz / 2.56 pounds), Power Supply: 251 g ( = 8.85 oz / 0.55 pounds)
Price
1600 Euro

 

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Average Score: 87.2% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 70%, features: 47%, display: 82% mobility: 74%, workmanship: 85%, ergonomy: 89%, emissions: 91%

Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13.3

84.4% Galaxy Book Flex 13.3 in review: Samsung convertible with bright display | Notebookcheck
The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13.3 features a fancy aluminum case and a bright touchscreen. But the Windows convertible has to prove in our test that its inner components are convincing too.
90% Samsung Galaxy Book Flex review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Galaxy Book Flex is an ambitious step into the world of convertibles for Samsung, but it’s done an excellent job. The 1080p OLED screen is just as excellent as you’d expect from a Samsung device, while the tiny bezels make it much more compact than most 13in laptops. Having the option to flip the screen a full 360 degrees is welcome, but it does mean the hinge is a bit more unstable than hoped. However, that feels like a minor point, especially when performance is so solid and it has such great battery life. There’s even a decent webcam for working from home, although it doesn’t support Windows Hello for face unlock. However, the superb physical fingerprint scanner more than makes up for it. The Flex can’t rival high-end laptops on internals, but for most people, this can be a great everyday laptop for many years to come.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/31/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%

Foreign Reviews

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13.3 Erste Eindrücke zu Samsungs neuem Convertible
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/26/2020
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex: il 2-in-1 con la pennina integrata
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; solid workmanship; smart stylus pen; excellent display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/23/2020
Recensione Galaxy Book Flex: il ritorno dei portatili Samsung, in grande stile
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; bright display; smart stylus pen; high autonomy; great touchpad. Negative: Mediocre speakers; overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/27/2020

Comment

Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU): Integrated graphics card in Intel Ice-Lake G4 SoCs based on the new Gen. 11 architecture with 48 of the 64 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model ranging from 300 MHz base to 1050 - 1100 MHz boost. The Ice-Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm+ process at Intel produced.

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

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


i5-1035G4: A low-power, Ice Lake family processor (SoC) featuring 4 cores, 8 threads, 6 MB of L3 cache and the Iris Plus G4 (48 EUs) iGPU. This Core i5 saw the light of day in H2 2019; it is designed for use in highly portable consumer laptops. The CPU cores run at 1.1 GHz to 3.7 GHz. The Sunny Cove microarchitecture that is in use here is notable for several improvements over Skylake including support for new technologies, new instruction sets and fast LPDDR4-3733 RAM. There is no PCIe 4 support here, however.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


13.30":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

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


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.


87.2%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.


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Stefan Hinum, 2020-07- 3 (Update: 2020-07- 3)