Samsung Galaxy Book Series

Graphics Adapter: unknown, Intel HD Graphics 615, Intel HD Graphics 620, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU), Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU), NVIDIA GeForce MX250, Qualcomm Adreno 630, Qualcomm Adreno 680
Display: 10.60 inch, 12.00 inch, 12.10 inch, 13.30 inch, 15.60 inch
Weight: 0.64kg, 0.754kg, 0.793kg, 0.94kg, 0.951kg, 0.97kg, 1kg, 1.15kg, 1.16kg, 1.18kg, 1.2kg, 1.253kg, 1.26kg
Price: 800, 1000, 1099, 1129, 1250, 1400, 1500, 1599, 1600 euro
Average of 139 scores (from 253 reviews)
mobility: 78%, workmanship: 84%, ergonomy: 84%, emissions: 91%
Samsung Galaxy Book 12
Specifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i5-7200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 620
Display: 12.00 inch, , 2160 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 0.754kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
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Average Score:
Office to go. Samsung promises the highest productivity for people on the go with the new Galaxy Book 12. The Windows based tablet is always shipped with Keyboard Cover and S Pen. We had the chance to have a closer look at the convertible at the MWC in Barcelona. Here are our first impressions and benchmarks.
Source: Laptop Mag

The Samsung Galaxy Book is a detachable, 12-inch notebook with a fantastic display and short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag

The Samsung Galaxy Book is a detachable, 12-inch notebook with a fantastic display and short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Gadgetguy

Don’t measure this by the Surface Pro 2017 or HP x2 Spectre 2017 – measure it by what the Samsung package is, and what its ecosystem can, and will offer.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Gadgetguy

Don’t measure this by the Surface Pro 2017 or HP x2 Spectre 2017 – measure it by what the Samsung package is, and what its ecosystem can, and will offer.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews

If money’s no object and portability is your primary concern, the Galaxy Book 12 is a great convertible. Just don’t expect it to match the Surface Pro when it comes to productivity.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/26/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews

If money’s no object and portability is your primary concern, the Galaxy Book 12 is a great convertible. Just don’t expect it to match the Surface Pro when it comes to productivity.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/26/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: It Pro

The 12in Galaxy Book is by far the best in the range. It offers a solid 2-in-1 Windows 10-based experience, truly excellent screen performance, and an all-day battery life, with the power to meet most daily work needs. It's an impressive device, and comparable to Microsoft's excellent Surface Pro 4.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: It Pro

The 12in Galaxy Book is by far the best in the range. It offers a solid 2-in-1 Windows 10-based experience, truly excellent screen performance, and an all-day battery life, with the power to meet most daily work needs. It's an impressive device, and comparable to Microsoft's excellent Surface Pro 4.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor

Samsung has undoubtedly made a better product than last year’s Tab Pro S, but it’s still found wanting. The plastic build is unforgivable at this price point and while performance is decent, it’s not a product that is all that compelling to use.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tech Advisor

Samsung has undoubtedly made a better product than last year’s Tab Pro S, but it’s still found wanting. The plastic build is unforgivable at this price point and while performance is decent, it’s not a product that is all that compelling to use.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Toptenreviews

We like that the keyboard and S Pen are included in the box, unlike some key rivals. Plus, the screen is downright gorgeous, and the tablet is thin and light, making it excellent for portability. However, it falls short of truly contending with the king of 2-in-1 PC devices, the Surface Pro.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Toptenreviews

We like that the keyboard and S Pen are included in the box, unlike some key rivals. Plus, the screen is downright gorgeous, and the tablet is thin and light, making it excellent for portability. However, it falls short of truly contending with the king of 2-in-1 PC devices, the Surface Pro.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Ausdroid

If you’re after a highly portable Windows 10 machine, then something like the Samsung Galaxy Book is going to be right up your alley. It’s super thin — even with the keyboard cover attached — and with built in 4G capability, this is a truly use-anywhere device. There’s a few things that don’t make too much sense, though. The S-Pen truly feels like a little bit of an afterthought and it really isn’t necessary to make the most of out of the Galaxy Book.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 70% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90%
Source: Ausdroid

If you’re after a highly portable Windows 10 machine, then something like the Samsung Galaxy Book is going to be right up your alley. It’s super thin — even with the keyboard cover attached — and with built in 4G capability, this is a truly use-anywhere device. There’s a few things that don’t make too much sense, though. The S-Pen truly feels like a little bit of an afterthought and it really isn’t necessary to make the most of out of the Galaxy Book.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 70% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90%
Source: Notebookreview.com

The Samsung Galaxy Book is one of those devices that makes it difficult for a review to give a clear recommendation. We can’t definitively say whether or not it’s worth a purchase because that really depends on what you value. There’s a lot to love here. The Super AMOLED screen is nothing short of breathtaking, and you’ll be hard knocked to find a better display on a convertible. Overall performance is quite good and the battery life is acceptable for most use cases. Additionally, the keyboard is one of the best wrap-around peripherals we’ve tried, and the magnetic design is one of the best solutions we’ve tried.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Notebookreview.com

The Samsung Galaxy Book is one of those devices that makes it difficult for a review to give a clear recommendation. We can’t definitively say whether or not it’s worth a purchase because that really depends on what you value. There’s a lot to love here. The Super AMOLED screen is nothing short of breathtaking, and you’ll be hard knocked to find a better display on a convertible. Overall performance is quite good and the battery life is acceptable for most use cases. Additionally, the keyboard is one of the best wrap-around peripherals we’ve tried, and the magnetic design is one of the best solutions we’ve tried.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC World

Samsung’s Galaxy Book touches all the bases of what makes a solid Windows tablet: a sharp display, very good performance, and excellent battery life, all for a reasonable price. As for Samsung’s choice of USB-C—a port expander or dongle might not be the most convenient option, but it will carry you through. Eventually, you’ll begin shifting your own personal ecosystem to the newer connectivity format.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC World

Samsung’s Galaxy Book touches all the bases of what makes a solid Windows tablet: a sharp display, very good performance, and excellent battery life, all for a reasonable price. As for Samsung’s choice of USB-C—a port expander or dongle might not be the most convenient option, but it will carry you through. Eventually, you’ll begin shifting your own personal ecosystem to the newer connectivity format.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Good Gear Guide

Samsung’s Galaxy Book touches all the bases of what makes a solid Windows tablet: a sharp display, very good performance, and excellent battery life, all for a reasonable price. As for Samsung’s choice of USB-C—a port expander or dongle might not be the most convenient option, but it will carry you through. Eventually, you’ll begin shifting your own personal ecosystem to the newer connectivity format.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/15/2017
Source: Good Gear Guide

Samsung’s Galaxy Book touches all the bases of what makes a solid Windows tablet: a sharp display, very good performance, and excellent battery life, all for a reasonable price. As for Samsung’s choice of USB-C—a port expander or dongle might not be the most convenient option, but it will carry you through. Eventually, you’ll begin shifting your own personal ecosystem to the newer connectivity format.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/15/2017
Source: Reviewed.com

If you're looking for a lightweight 2-in-1, this is a good alternative to the Surface Pro. Between the colorful display and bundled accessories, it's great for watching Netflix, finishing a class project, or fine-tuning that presentation. The 12" model is the more expensive option, but the larger display and higher resolution won't disappoint. Even if you're drowning in open tabs, it shouldn't freeze up on you, thanks to the 7th Gen Intel Core i5 Processor.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 72%
Source: Reviewed.com

If you're looking for a lightweight 2-in-1, this is a good alternative to the Surface Pro. Between the colorful display and bundled accessories, it's great for watching Netflix, finishing a class project, or fine-tuning that presentation. The 12" model is the more expensive option, but the larger display and higher resolution won't disappoint. Even if you're drowning in open tabs, it shouldn't freeze up on you, thanks to the 7th Gen Intel Core i5 Processor.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 72%
Source: PC Mag

Samsung's Galaxy Book is a high-end 2-in-1 convertible with a gorgeous Super AMOLED screen and category-leading battery life. But it could use a bump up in memory and storage to merit its $1,300 price tag.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PC Mag

Samsung's Galaxy Book is a high-end 2-in-1 convertible with a gorgeous Super AMOLED screen and category-leading battery life. But it could use a bump up in memory and storage to merit its $1,300 price tag.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Engadget

Samsung's Galaxy Book doesn't get anything totally wrong. And if it were a few hundred dollars cheaper than the Surface Pro, it could find an audience. But as it is, the good things about the Galaxy Book (its display and overall performance) are come with some big tradeoffs. Battery life in particular has been a big letdown, and though the keyboard cover is better than it was last year, it's still not as good as what Microsoft offers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/01/2017
Source: Engadget

Samsung's Galaxy Book doesn't get anything totally wrong. And if it were a few hundred dollars cheaper than the Surface Pro, it could find an audience. But as it is, the good things about the Galaxy Book (its display and overall performance) are come with some big tradeoffs. Battery life in particular has been a big letdown, and though the keyboard cover is better than it was last year, it's still not as good as what Microsoft offers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/01/2017
Source: iTech Post

The price of $1,430, for the Core i5 model matched with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, which seems reasonable, especially when comparing it with many of the highly portable to-end laptops now on the market. An all-rounder laptop ideal for professionals who seek a 2-in-1 and who can live with USB-C, this laptop is worth to invest. The Galaxy Book is a real productivity hybrid laptop with the bonus of being flexible and highly portable. It is surely a 2-in-1 that Microsoft will need to worry.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/30/2017
Source: iTech Post

The price of $1,430, for the Core i5 model matched with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, which seems reasonable, especially when comparing it with many of the highly portable to-end laptops now on the market. An all-rounder laptop ideal for professionals who seek a 2-in-1 and who can live with USB-C, this laptop is worth to invest. The Galaxy Book is a real productivity hybrid laptop with the bonus of being flexible and highly portable. It is surely a 2-in-1 that Microsoft will need to worry.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/30/2017
Source: Laptop Mag

The Samsung Galaxy Book provides one of the best displays we've seen on any laptop, as well as a keyboard that's good for typing, provided you've got a hard surface. If only this machine lasted longer, fit better in your lap or cost less, it would be more exciting.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag

The Samsung Galaxy Book provides one of the best displays we've seen on any laptop, as well as a keyboard that's good for typing, provided you've got a hard surface. If only this machine lasted longer, fit better in your lap or cost less, it would be more exciting.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: The Verge

The Galaxy Book is okay in a vacuum — it has a nice display, solid performance, and a comfortable keyboard — but in this surprisingly competitive field, it doesn’t match up. The PC market marches on, but this one merely stumbles.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: The Verge

The Galaxy Book is okay in a vacuum — it has a nice display, solid performance, and a comfortable keyboard — but in this surprisingly competitive field, it doesn’t match up. The PC market marches on, but this one merely stumbles.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Pocketnow

In all aspects, the Samsung Galaxy Book is an improvement over last year’s Galaxy TabPro S. The keyboard is much better, the stylus is much better, the trackpad is much better, the stand is much better, 2 USB-C ports is much better, having a MicroSD card slot is much better… the Super AMOLED screen is about the same, but much better than most other Windows 10 tablet screens. Pricing wise, the Galaxy Book is about on par with other comparable 2-in-1 Windows 10 tablet PCs like the Surface Pro 4 once you factor in the price of a clip on keyboard. Samsung even smartened up about the range of models they’re making available, too. The Galaxy TabPro S was only available in one configuration. With the Galaxy Book, you’ve got 5 options with prices between $629.99 and $1329.99 to fit your budget. It’s great to see Samsung stepping up their Windows 10 tablet game this year and the Galaxy Book is a worthy competitor.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 81% display: 90% mobility: 85% workmanship: 87%
Source: Pocketnow

In all aspects, the Samsung Galaxy Book is an improvement over last year’s Galaxy TabPro S. The keyboard is much better, the stylus is much better, the trackpad is much better, the stand is much better, 2 USB-C ports is much better, having a MicroSD card slot is much better… the Super AMOLED screen is about the same, but much better than most other Windows 10 tablet screens. Pricing wise, the Galaxy Book is about on par with other comparable 2-in-1 Windows 10 tablet PCs like the Surface Pro 4 once you factor in the price of a clip on keyboard. Samsung even smartened up about the range of models they’re making available, too. The Galaxy TabPro S was only available in one configuration. With the Galaxy Book, you’ve got 5 options with prices between $629.99 and $1329.99 to fit your budget. It’s great to see Samsung stepping up their Windows 10 tablet game this year and the Galaxy Book is a worthy competitor.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 81% display: 90% mobility: 85% workmanship: 87%
Source: Hot Hardware

Either way you look at it, the new Samsung Galaxy Book 12 is a gorgeous 2-in-1 device offering the kind of performance you'll find in a premium ultrabook, but with 1.5 pound portability and a stunning OLED display. It's a solid option in convertible devices, if you're willing to make the leap price-wise. When you consider, for a tablet 2-in-1 hybrid, that the display is such a critical aspect of the total package, the Samsung Galaxy Book 12 is a standout device worthy of consideration.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/23/2017
Source: Hot Hardware

Either way you look at it, the new Samsung Galaxy Book 12 is a gorgeous 2-in-1 device offering the kind of performance you'll find in a premium ultrabook, but with 1.5 pound portability and a stunning OLED display. It's a solid option in convertible devices, if you're willing to make the leap price-wise. When you consider, for a tablet 2-in-1 hybrid, that the display is such a critical aspect of the total package, the Samsung Galaxy Book 12 is a standout device worthy of consideration.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/23/2017
Source: Slashgear

The selling point of a 2-in-1 is its flexibility. Don’t need to type? Leave the keyboard behind. Need a traditional keyboard and trackpad? Snap them on magnetically. While manufacturers might argue that makes it the best of all worlds, personally, I’d rather have a regular hinge and less likelihood of the two sections of my notebook coming apart. Then again, my typical usage relies heavily on the keyboard, and I’m no digital artist.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Slashgear

The selling point of a 2-in-1 is its flexibility. Don’t need to type? Leave the keyboard behind. Need a traditional keyboard and trackpad? Snap them on magnetically. While manufacturers might argue that makes it the best of all worlds, personally, I’d rather have a regular hinge and less likelihood of the two sections of my notebook coming apart. Then again, my typical usage relies heavily on the keyboard, and I’m no digital artist.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Computerworld.com

The Galaxy Book’s $1,430 price tag is high, but with Windows 10 Pro, keyboard case, stylus and one-year warranty, it comes complete. A similarly configured Surface Pro 4 costs $1,200, but its Type Cover keyboard costs an extra $130, bringing it to $100 less than the Galaxy Book 12.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/23/2017
Source: Computerworld.com

The Galaxy Book’s $1,430 price tag is high, but with Windows 10 Pro, keyboard case, stylus and one-year warranty, it comes complete. A similarly configured Surface Pro 4 costs $1,200, but its Type Cover keyboard costs an extra $130, bringing it to $100 less than the Galaxy Book 12.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/23/2017
Source: Computer Shopper

Our biggest reservation about the Samsung Galaxy Book is its $1,329 price. The $1,129 entry-level model is a bit easier to live with on paper, but with just 4GB of RAM, it's tough to argue for if you're planning to do any kind of multitasking (or just keeping more than a few Chrome tabs open). While the Galaxy Book's performance is very good, its screen second to none, and its battery life stellar, upward of $1,300 is a lot to ask for in even the most premium Windows portable these days. And that's doubly true of one that lacks Windows Hello support or a fingerprint reader for secure login.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computer Shopper

Our biggest reservation about the Samsung Galaxy Book is its $1,329 price. The $1,129 entry-level model is a bit easier to live with on paper, but with just 4GB of RAM, it's tough to argue for if you're planning to do any kind of multitasking (or just keeping more than a few Chrome tabs open). While the Galaxy Book's performance is very good, its screen second to none, and its battery life stellar, upward of $1,300 is a lot to ask for in even the most premium Windows portable these days. And that's doubly true of one that lacks Windows Hello support or a fingerprint reader for secure login.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: International Business Times

The Galaxy Book's battery supports fast charging and offers up to 10 and half hours of video playback, although tests are yet to be done qualifying Samsung's claim.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/20/2017
Source: International Business Times

The Galaxy Book's battery supports fast charging and offers up to 10 and half hours of video playback, although tests are yet to be done qualifying Samsung's claim.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/20/2017
Source: Tech Advisor

We had limited time with the Galaxy Book but our first impressions are good. Samsung has definitely improved the obvious flaws of the TabPro S from last year and produced a product that it will market heavily against the upcoming Surface Pro 5.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/12/2017
Source: Tech Advisor

We had limited time with the Galaxy Book but our first impressions are good. Samsung has definitely improved the obvious flaws of the TabPro S from last year and produced a product that it will market heavily against the upcoming Surface Pro 5.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/12/2017
Source: Business News Daily

Samsung claims the Galaxy Book should last up to 12 hours on a charge. But we'll have to get it into our labs to prove that. No pricing or availability have been announced. Stay tuned for a full review when we have it.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/01/2017
Source: Business News Daily

Samsung claims the Galaxy Book should last up to 12 hours on a charge. But we'll have to get it into our labs to prove that. No pricing or availability have been announced. Stay tuned for a full review when we have it.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/01/2017
Source: Lowyat.net

It’s also worth noting that we still have no idea how much the Samsung Galaxy Book 10 and 12 will cost – availability of these two tablets have not been announced too. As it is, the Galaxy Book tablets are impressive in their own right (especially the S Pen support and HDR display of the Book 12). But whether or not it can compete on equal ground with the Surface Pro 4 would depend on how well Samsung price its new Windows tablets.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/28/2017
Source: Lowyat.net

It’s also worth noting that we still have no idea how much the Samsung Galaxy Book 10 and 12 will cost – availability of these two tablets have not been announced too. As it is, the Galaxy Book tablets are impressive in their own right (especially the S Pen support and HDR display of the Book 12). But whether or not it can compete on equal ground with the Surface Pro 4 would depend on how well Samsung price its new Windows tablets.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/28/2017
Source: Pocket Lint

The Samsung Galaxy Book has a great form factor. We like the look and the feel and on paper at least, there are two different devices here to appeal to different types of users. The Galaxy Book 10 will have ample power for those looking for mobile Windows working, without stepping into the realms of serious processing of things like video that might need the additional grunt of the 12-inch model.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/27/2017
Source: Pocket Lint

The Samsung Galaxy Book has a great form factor. We like the look and the feel and on paper at least, there are two different devices here to appeal to different types of users. The Galaxy Book 10 will have ample power for those looking for mobile Windows working, without stepping into the realms of serious processing of things like video that might need the additional grunt of the 12-inch model.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/27/2017
Source: It Pro

Experts have been predicting that the 2-in-1 market will take off like a rocket for a while now, and Samsung is clearly banking on this being the case. However, its new Galaxy Book range is going up against the iPad Pro and Surface Pro in the business device market, neither of which have been particularly succesful in denting the popularity of traditional PC form factors.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/27/2017
Source: It Pro

Experts have been predicting that the 2-in-1 market will take off like a rocket for a while now, and Samsung is clearly banking on this being the case. However, its new Galaxy Book range is going up against the iPad Pro and Surface Pro in the business device market, neither of which have been particularly succesful in denting the popularity of traditional PC form factors.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/27/2017
Source: Trusted Reviews

Both the 12- and 10-inch Galaxy Books look like seriously impressive hybrid devices. However, from what I’ve seen, outside of their branding and aesthetics, they're completely different devices that cater to two different markets.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/26/2017
Source: Trusted Reviews

Both the 12- and 10-inch Galaxy Books look like seriously impressive hybrid devices. However, from what I’ve seen, outside of their branding and aesthetics, they're completely different devices that cater to two different markets.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/26/2017
Source: Stuff TV

With a while to go before launch, and no word from Samsung on how much one will cost, we’ll just have to wait for a full review to see how it stacks up against Microsoft’s game-changing convertible.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/26/2017
Source: Stuff TV

With a while to go before launch, and no word from Samsung on how much one will cost, we’ll just have to wait for a full review to see how it stacks up against Microsoft’s game-changing convertible.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/26/2017
Source: Ubergizmo English

Leveraging the success of its first attempt at cramming a full-blown Windows 10 PC tablet in an ultra-thin form factor with a keyboard, Samsung delivers an impressive product design performance with the Galaxy Book at MWC 2017.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/26/2017
Source: Ubergizmo English

Leveraging the success of its first attempt at cramming a full-blown Windows 10 PC tablet in an ultra-thin form factor with a keyboard, Samsung delivers an impressive product design performance with the Galaxy Book at MWC 2017.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/26/2017
Foreign Reviews
Source: Connect - 01/10/17

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 77% performance: 67% features: 75% mobility: 81% ergonomy: 85%
Source: Connect - 01/10/17

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 77% performance: 67% features: 75% mobility: 81% ergonomy: 85%
Source: PC Welt

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 92% performance: 96% features: 94% display: 86% mobility: 83%
Source: PC Welt

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 92% performance: 96% features: 94% display: 86% mobility: 83%
Source: Chip.de

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/26/2017
Source: Chip.de

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/26/2017
Source: Computerhoy

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 60% performance: 80% features: 70% display: 90% mobility: 60% workmanship: 70%
Source: Computerhoy

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 60% performance: 80% features: 70% display: 90% mobility: 60% workmanship: 70%
Source: Hipertextual

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Hipertextual

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Xataka

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 83% display: 88% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: Xataka

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 83% display: 88% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Nice display; smart stylus pen; good hardware; decent cameras; support NFC. Negative: No HDMI port.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/01/2017
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Nice display; smart stylus pen; good hardware; decent cameras; support NFC. Negative: No HDMI port.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/01/2017
Source: Tuexperto

Positive: Excellent display; high performance; comfortable keyboard; nice design. Negative: Short battery life; high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/09/2017
Source: Tuexperto

Positive: Excellent display; high performance; comfortable keyboard; nice design. Negative: Short battery life; high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/09/2017
Source: Media Trends

Positive: Impressive design; excellent display; comfortable keyboard; nice performance. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/26/2017
Source: Media Trends

Positive: Impressive design; excellent display; comfortable keyboard; nice performance. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/26/2017
Source: Smartphone Italia

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% features: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Smartphone Italia

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% features: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/31/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/31/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Ridble

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Ridble

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Smart World

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 75% features: 80% display: 85% mobility: 70%
Source: Smart World

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 75% features: 80% display: 85% mobility: 70%
Source: Leonardo.it Tech

Positive: Nice display; good ergonomy; smart stylus pen; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/07/2017
Source: Leonardo.it Tech

Positive: Nice display; good ergonomy; smart stylus pen; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/07/2017
Source: HDblog.it

Positive: Good price; comfortable keyboard; compact size; lightweight; smart stylus pen. Negative: Slow charge; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/19/2017
Source: HDblog.it

Positive: Good price; comfortable keyboard; compact size; lightweight; smart stylus pen. Negative: Slow charge; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/19/2017
Source: Frandroid

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%
Source: Frandroid

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%
Source: CNet France

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet France

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: 01Net

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 70% mobility: 70%
Source: 01Net

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 70% mobility: 70%
Source: Tablette-tactile.net

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tablette-tactile.net

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Chip Online TR

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 88%
Source: Chip Online TR

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 88%
Source: Log.com.tr

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 82%
Source: Log.com.tr

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 82%
Source: ZDNet.co.kr

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/23/2017
Source: ZDNet.co.kr

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/23/2017
Samsung Galaxy Book 10.6 W627N LTE
Specifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake m3-7Y30
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 615
Display: 10.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.64kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
Pricecompare
Average Score:
Source: Toptenreviews

Samsung’s Galaxy Book is affordable, compact and refined - at this price, it’s the Windows hybrid to beat.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: It Pro

An affordable Windows 10 2-in-1 that offers decent screen performance for the price. However, it's held back a inadequate keyboard that makes it difficult to use as a workplace detachable device. More compelling machines are available on the market, at a similarly affordable price point.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Pocket Lint

The Samsung Galaxy Book trims the price compared to its TabPro S spiritual predecessor, which is a big step in the right direction. Working against this positive, however, is just how well finished its quality competitors are, such as the pricier Microsoft Surface Pro.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews

For £650, the Galaxy Book is a great device for people who want a note-taking tablet that can also be used like a laptop. It’s good-value, too, coming equipped with a good screen, folio keyboard and an excellent stylus, it’s the complete package in terms of practicality.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Yugatech

For a 2-in-1 Windows tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Book has done a pretty good job on providing its users a seamless experience. It has a 10.6-inch display which allows users to view their favorite contents. It runs on Intel Core M3 which is pretty satisfactory for daily usage. Since it comes with an S Pen, scribbling down notes and sketching are quite an experience. It’s also portable and only comes with a little heft. So if you’re someone who’s always on-the-go, then this tablet is for you to try.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/08/2017
Source: Stuff TV

It’s not as slick, as well-equipped or as quick as a Surface, or indeed Samsung’s 12in Galaxy Book, but unless you’re ready to spend at least £300 more, it’s a happy middle ground.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/07/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Unbox

The Galaxy Book comes in a variety of configurations. Our review unit had around 64GB of eMMC storage, expandable via microSD up to 256GB, along with 7th Gen Intel Core m3 processor and 4GB of RAM. Windows 10 runs everything, and from our experience the 10.6-inch Galaxy Book is pretty capable of handling most productivity tasks and programs, though you’ll probably not want to run games or any program on it that requires a lot of processing power to run smoothly.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/25/2017
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip.de

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 81% features: 86% display: 73% mobility: 89%
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Elegant design; nice display; smart stylus pen; powerful processor; good cooling system. Negative: Poor connectivity; only 64GB ROM; no rear camera.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/06/2018
Source: The Gioididong

Positive: Smart stylus pen; good ergonomy; compact size; high mobility. Negative: High price; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/17/2017
Source: The Gioididong

Positive: Excellent S-Pen; good ergonomy; compact size. Negative: Low autonomy; high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/11/2017
Source: The Gioididong

Positive: Impressive design; smart S Pen; comfortable keyboard; metal case; decent hardware; quick charge. Negative: Heavy; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/05/2017
Samsung Galaxy Book 12 SM-W728
Specifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i5-7200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 620
Display: 12.00 inch, 3:2, 2160 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 1.18kg
Price: 1599 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
Pricecompare
Surface competitor with AMOLED. Samsung is set for attack with its new Galaxy Book 12 and has managed to get itself a unique selling point in the market of professional Windows tablets with a keyboard cover: A Super-AMOLED screen. The pricey device offers travelling businessmen and women a complete package with a wide range of accessories and only a few weaknesses.
Samsung Galaxy Book 12 SM-W720
Specifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i5-7200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 620
Display: 12.00 inch, 16:9, 2160 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 0.754kg
Links: Samsung notebook section
Pricecompare
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebook-Center.ru

Positive: Excellent display; high performance; comfortable keyboard; nice design. Negative: Short battery life; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/02/2017
Samsung Galaxy Book2
Specifications

Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 630
Display: 12.10 inch, 3:2, 2160 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 0.793kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
Pricecompare
Average Score:
Source: Ausdroid

I personally quite like the Galaxy Book 2, but I need a little more power, and I can do without the always-on connectivity. For people who prize battery life and connectivity above all else and do most of their work in a browser, get yourself the Galaxy Book 2 — it will do just fine.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Gadgetguy

Samsung MWC 2019 announcements confirm that the Samsung Galaxy Book 2, the successor to – guess what – the highly successful Galaxy Book 12 that was the successor to the very successful Galaxy Tab Pro S is coming soon to Australia.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/27/2019
Source: Good Gear Guide

The Samsung Galaxy Book 2 delivers fantastic battery life, marginal performance, a lovely display, and optional LTE. If you’re not doing much more with it than office work and web browsing, we see no reason not to buy it. We still encounter some apps that simply won’t run on a Snapdragon chip, though, and we’re hesitant to recommend anything that may yield a similar experience. Buying a notebook or tablet that can’t run the one app you need is a frustrating experience.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/29/2018
Source: PC World

Samsung's latest 2-in-1 now looks much like the competition, but with a key change: it uses Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon processor, which delivers game-changing battery life but anemic performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Engadget

Samsung’s Galaxy Book 2 looks like the ultimate Surface Pro rival, thanks to its crisp, vibrant display and handy new kickstand. Its long-lasting battery and speedy gigabit LTE are compelling draws, too. But its Snapdragon 850 CPU causes some programs to perform slowly and limits app compatibility. For $999 with a keyboard and S Pen, the Galaxy Book 2 is a reasonable deal, but only if you often travel for long distances.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Laptop Mag

The Galaxy Book 2 boasts an awesome OLED display and built-in LTE, but this Snapdragon-powered 2-in-1's performance and battery life aren't quite good enough.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Pocketnow

While the Galaxy Book 1 was a clear improvement over the Galaxy TabPro S, the Galaxy Book 2 is not such an obvious improvement. There are some improvements of course. The battery life is better, the kickstand is better, the pen is better in some ways… but there are some areas where the Galaxy Book 2 is lacking. It only has 4Gb of RAM and 128Gb of storage now and there currently are no options for higher-end hardware. It’s only available with the Qualcomm ARM processor architecture, and that’s a performance problem when running standard Windows programs since they need to be run through an emulation subsystem. What’s more is you can’t use the 64-bit versions of those Windows programs since the emulation only supports 32 bit applications.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/26/2018
Source: The Verge

All of this makes the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 rather frustrating. It has a great, super portable form factor, long battery life, and built-in LTE, which should make it a great computer for road warriors. But then it’s hampered by its processor platform and lack of RAM, which make it hard to work efficiently on. Those who only have to do a handful of tasks for their work might not have an issue with the Book 2’s performance, but anyone that juggles a lot of web browsing with other productivity apps will likely hit the Book 2’s wall rather quickly.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 65%
Source: Good Gear Guide

While we're still working on our tests, you can see how we’re leaning. The Samsung Galaxy Book 2 delivers fantastic battery life, marginal performance, a lovely display, and optional LTE. It’s a bigger smartphone with a good keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/26/2018
Source: PC World

While we're still working on our tests, you can see how we’re leaning. The Samsung Galaxy Book 2 delivers fantastic battery life, marginal performance, a lovely display, and optional LTE. It’s a bigger smartphone with a good keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/26/2018
Source: CNet

The Samsung Galaxy Book2 is a clear-cut example of the always-on, always connected future of PCs. If you want to work anywhere at anytime and don't mind adding a device to your data plan, it's worth consideration.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: PC Mag

With a power-sipping Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 processor, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Windows tablet promises excellent battery life and LTE connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Neowin

All in all, I do think that the Samsung Galaxy Book2 is worthwhile. I'd have liked to have seen more RAM and storage, but I think it's an excellent portable PC for entertainment and productivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews

It might look a bit dull, but the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 has a lot going for it. LTE connectivity, thanks to the Snapdragon 850, a gloriously colourful screen and both the keyboard and S Pen stylus included in the box plus impressive-sounding battery life mean it’s got a lot to offer. It’ll all come down to performance though and how the Galaxy Book 2 operates under stress remains to be seen.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/23/2018
Source: Tech Advisor

Samsung has seriously upgraded the Galaxy Book's aesthetic in this sequel, and the switch to Snapdragon should make it much more appealing to anyone who needs to be able to work on the go. The lightweight design makes it even better for travelling, even with the new metal construction.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/23/2018
Source: Gadgetguy

The bottom line is that WOA will not be as fast as an x86 desktop or laptop, but it will be sufficient for office productivity, playing 4K video and web browsing – all in the familiar Windows environment. It may also be a challenger in the Chromebook market.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/19/2018
Source: CNet

How to describe my experience with Samsung's Galaxy Book2 in one word? Seamless. Between the Windows tablet's long battery life and Gigabit LTE wireless, you can work on it all day anywhere you want and then close it up, run to catch your train and open it up again to keep working on your commute home. Or you could watch some Netflix, catch up on email, read a graphic novel or sketch out one of your own with the included S Pen. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 850, the always-connected tablet PC gets up to 20 hours of battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: WinFuture

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/28/2019
Samsung Galaxy Book S
Specifications

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 8cx
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 680
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.951kg
Price: 1099 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
Pricecompare
Average Score:
Samsung's Galaxy Book S is an extremely lightweight mobile companion, which is powered by an ARM processor. The latter offers advantages like low power consumption and integrated LTE connectivity, but you cannot use 64-bit apps in return.
Source: Android Authority

The Samsung Galaxy Book S is a Windows on Arm laptop with mobile smarts. Leaning on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx processor, Samsung offers 4G LTE, all-day battery life, and a fanless design. It's an ideal stylish companion for those who always need to be online.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/13/2020
Source: Android Authority

The Samsung Galaxy Book S is a Windows on Arm laptop with mobile smarts. Leaning on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx processor, Samsung offers 4G LTE, all-day battery life, and a fanless design. It's an ideal stylish companion for those who always need to be online.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/13/2020
Source: Android Authority

The Samsung Galaxy Book S is a Windows on Arm laptop with mobile smarts. Leaning on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx processor, Samsung offers 4G LTE, all-day battery life, and a fanless design. It's an ideal stylish companion for those who always need to be online.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/13/2020
Source: Android Authority

The Samsung Galaxy Book S is a Windows on Arm laptop with mobile smarts. Leaning on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx processor, Samsung offers 4G LTE, all-day battery life, and a fanless design. It's an ideal stylish companion for those who always need to be online.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/13/2020
Source: Hot Hardware

We began this shoot-out thinking that the full x86 compatibility of the Core i5-L16G7 was going to be nothing but an asset. Coming into this, we expected better single-threaded performance, similar battery life thanks to Lakefield's low TDP, and full x86 compatibility. In the end, we got the full x86 compatibility, but the rest of the numbers didn't look very good. Overall, of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx's performance relative to the Core i5-L16G7 is excellent and the battery life for the Arm-based system is in another league. As a result, we have to give this version of the Galaxy Book S a pass.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/03/2020
Source: Hot Hardware

We began this shoot-out thinking that the full x86 compatibility of the Core i5-L16G7 was going to be nothing but an asset. Coming into this, we expected better single-threaded performance, similar battery life thanks to Lakefield's low TDP, and full x86 compatibility. In the end, we got the full x86 compatibility, but the rest of the numbers didn't look very good. Overall, of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx's performance relative to the Core i5-L16G7 is excellent and the battery life for the Arm-based system is in another league. As a result, we have to give this version of the Galaxy Book S a pass.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/03/2020
Source: It Pro

After our experiences with the Surface Pro X, we weren’t expecting terribly much from the Samsung Galaxy Book S; a sleek and shiny package, maybe, but with little to recommend it above and beyond similarly-priced Intel-based laptops. Instead, what we got was a laptop that not only looks amazing and goes toe-to-toe with rivals on performance, but also delivers one of the most staggeringly long-lived batteries we’ve seen - and all for less than £1,000 after tax. That’s some seriously impressive stuff, and well worth overlooking some lingering compatibility issues for. If this is the future of Windows on ARM, then it can’t come soon enough.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/14/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: It Pro

After our experiences with the Surface Pro X, we weren’t expecting terribly much from the Samsung Galaxy Book S; a sleek and shiny package, maybe, but with little to recommend it above and beyond similarly-priced Intel-based laptops. Instead, what we got was a laptop that not only looks amazing and goes toe-to-toe with rivals on performance, but also delivers one of the most staggeringly long-lived batteries we’ve seen - and all for less than £1,000 after tax. That’s some seriously impressive stuff, and well worth overlooking some lingering compatibility issues for. If this is the future of Windows on ARM, then it can’t come soon enough.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/14/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Trusted Reviews

The Galaxy Book S sets a new standard for laptops with an unbelievably thin and light design. Excellent battery life and LTE connectivity also ensure this is one of the best laptops for on-the-go work, but underwhelming performance and niggling compatibility issues with certain apps mean this device can only be recommended if you're sticking to the basics and using well known apps such as Spotify and Netflix.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/05/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews

The Galaxy Book S sets a new standard for laptops with an unbelievably thin and light design. Excellent battery life and LTE connectivity also ensure this is one of the best laptops for on-the-go work, but underwhelming performance and niggling compatibility issues with certain apps mean this device can only be recommended if you're sticking to the basics and using well known apps such as Spotify and Netflix.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/05/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar

The Samsung Galaxy Book S is a brilliant laptop for people who travel a lot, thanks to its slimline and light design, built-in 4G connectivity and epic battery life. However, it's very expensive, and isn't the most powerful laptop out there either.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar

The Samsung Galaxy Book S is a brilliant laptop for people who travel a lot, thanks to its slimline and light design, built-in 4G connectivity and epic battery life. However, it's very expensive, and isn't the most powerful laptop out there either.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Hot Hardware

Overall, we think the Galaxy Book S is a solid device, and by far the nicest Windows on Arm laptop we've laid our hands on thus far. If your use cases align with its strengths, including media playback, web app productivity, and the need to always be connected while having great battery life, this machine is worthy of serious consideration. With our few complaints about apps that didn't quite worked out, the Galaxy Book S running Windows 10 is also far more useful beyond web browsing than any Chromebook.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/29/2020
Source: Hot Hardware

Overall, we think the Galaxy Book S is a solid device, and by far the nicest Windows on Arm laptop we've laid our hands on thus far. If your use cases align with its strengths, including media playback, web app productivity, and the need to always be connected while having great battery life, this machine is worthy of serious consideration. With our few complaints about apps that didn't quite worked out, the Galaxy Book S running Windows 10 is also far more useful beyond web browsing than any Chromebook.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/29/2020
Source: Pocket Lint

If a long-lasting machine for desk and on-the-go use is exactly what you want, this Samsung is a dream. However, only consider it if you need to do the basics - word processing, Office 365, browsing, videos, and such like - as the Qualcomm hardware typically means compatibility issues with full-fat apps.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/19/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Pocket Lint

If a long-lasting machine for desk and on-the-go use is exactly what you want, this Samsung is a dream. However, only consider it if you need to do the basics - word processing, Office 365, browsing, videos, and such like - as the Qualcomm hardware typically means compatibility issues with full-fat apps.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/19/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tech Advisor

If you want an extremely thin, light and long lasting laptop then the Galaxy Book S is the front runner in 2020, smashing our battery life benchmark. While performance is improved compared to older Snapdragon chips, there are still issues, some of which will be a dealbreaker for some users.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/15/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor

If you want an extremely thin, light and long lasting laptop then the Galaxy Book S is the front runner in 2020, smashing our battery life benchmark. While performance is improved compared to older Snapdragon chips, there are still issues, some of which will be a dealbreaker for some users.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/15/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Neowin

But if you're looking for a Windows on ARM PC in a clamshell form factor, this is the one to go for. No really, it's literally the only one. There won't even be a Snapdragon 8cx convertible until the Lenovo Yoga 5G is out. But if you do most of your work in the browser, you're on the go and want something that's easy to carry, and cellular connectivity sounds good, the Galaxy Book S is for you.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Neowin

But if you're looking for a Windows on ARM PC in a clamshell form factor, this is the one to go for. No really, it's literally the only one. There won't even be a Snapdragon 8cx convertible until the Lenovo Yoga 5G is out. But if you do most of your work in the browser, you're on the go and want something that's easy to carry, and cellular connectivity sounds good, the Galaxy Book S is for you.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Fudzilla

Samsung Galaxy Book S is an impressive office machine that brings the always-connected angle in the equation. The excellent battery life, incredibly thin and lite and sub 2.2 pounds (1 KG) machine will be perfect for most people working home office. Once the situation clears out, it will be a great companion for travel, working outside your office or home.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/15/2020
Source: Fudzilla

Samsung Galaxy Book S is an impressive office machine that brings the always-connected angle in the equation. The excellent battery life, incredibly thin and lite and sub 2.2 pounds (1 KG) machine will be perfect for most people working home office. Once the situation clears out, it will be a great companion for travel, working outside your office or home.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/15/2020
Source: Neowin

Unboxing and first impressions of the Samsung Galaxy Book S, which packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx chipset, 8GB RAM, a 256GB SSD, and a 13.3-inch FHD display.
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/03/2020
Source: Neowin

Unboxing and first impressions of the Samsung Galaxy Book S, which packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx chipset, 8GB RAM, a 256GB SSD, and a 13.3-inch FHD display.
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/03/2020
Source: MrMobile

The first Apple computer I ever bought was a MacBook Air in 2009. When I think back on my favorite laptops of all time, that machine ranks very highly to this day. Why am I talking about a MacBook Air, on a review covering a Samsung Windows laptop? To make this point: if what you want is a super portable notebook with powerful features … you don’t always need to look for an Apple logo. In today's video: the Galaxy Book S. And while the first thing your eye might go to is the Samsung logo, or the impossibly thin casing … the biggest deal for me, is this: it’s the first “Always Connected PC” I’d actually buy. Come find out why in MrMobile's Samsung Galaxy Book S Review!
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/24/2020
Source: MrMobile

The first Apple computer I ever bought was a MacBook Air in 2009. When I think back on my favorite laptops of all time, that machine ranks very highly to this day. Why am I talking about a MacBook Air, on a review covering a Samsung Windows laptop? To make this point: if what you want is a super portable notebook with powerful features … you don’t always need to look for an Apple logo. In today's video: the Galaxy Book S. And while the first thing your eye might go to is the Samsung logo, or the impossibly thin casing … the biggest deal for me, is this: it’s the first “Always Connected PC” I’d actually buy. Come find out why in MrMobile's Samsung Galaxy Book S Review!
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/24/2020
Source: PC World

Samsung's ultralight, ultraconnected laptop has many great features and just one major flaw: its Snapdragon processor, which limits the apps you can use and their performance. But its bigger problem is that the competition is getting better.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC World

Samsung's ultralight, ultraconnected laptop has many great features and just one major flaw: its Snapdragon processor, which limits the apps you can use and their performance. But its bigger problem is that the competition is getting better.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Good Gear Guide

The great failing of the Microsoft Surface Pro X is that it couldn’t deliver on performance, price, or battery-life. While Samsung’s Galaxy Book S can’t overcome the Snapdragon’s inherent performance deficiencies, it satisfies the other two criteria. As we’ve tried to show, however, there are comparably priced alternatives that do everything well, and you owe it to yourself to look at those too.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/11/2020
Source: Good Gear Guide

The great failing of the Microsoft Surface Pro X is that it couldn’t deliver on performance, price, or battery-life. While Samsung’s Galaxy Book S can’t overcome the Snapdragon’s inherent performance deficiencies, it satisfies the other two criteria. As we’ve tried to show, however, there are comparably priced alternatives that do everything well, and you owe it to yourself to look at those too.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/11/2020
Source: Max Tech

In this video I review Samsungs 2020 Galaxy Book S laptop which uses a snapdragon 8cx mobile ARM CPU processor which is an 8 core. We see how good it works with Windows 10 and various apps such as office suite and also netflix, spotify, slack, etc. I also talk about photo and video editing with Photoshop and Geekbench 4. This laptop has an HDR touchscreen display and works well for simple tasks and web use with Firefox, edge chromium and other ARM apps. I also talk about real world battery life and the benefits of LTE but couldn't test the Speed. Watch the full thing to see if ARM is worth it and ready for most people to use.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/29/2020
Source: Max Tech

In this video I review Samsungs 2020 Galaxy Book S laptop which uses a snapdragon 8cx mobile ARM CPU processor which is an 8 core. We see how good it works with Windows 10 and various apps such as office suite and also netflix, spotify, slack, etc. I also talk about photo and video editing with Photoshop and Geekbench 4. This laptop has an HDR touchscreen display and works well for simple tasks and web use with Firefox, edge chromium and other ARM apps. I also talk about real world battery life and the benefits of LTE but couldn't test the Speed. Watch the full thing to see if ARM is worth it and ready for most people to use.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/29/2020
Source: Good Gear Guide

The Galaxy Book S is sleeker and thinner and lighter in a way that’s adept at distracting you from the areas where the experience falls short. Until ARM-based Windows PCs improve, this may as well just be a walled garden by another name.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Good Gear Guide

The Galaxy Book S is sleeker and thinner and lighter in a way that’s adept at distracting you from the areas where the experience falls short. Until ARM-based Windows PCs improve, this may as well just be a walled garden by another name.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PC World

For as much as the Galaxy Book S showcases Samsung’s affinity for delivering top-notch hardware, it also serves to highlight a lot of things that make modern Windows PCs compelling than tablets like the iPad - and a lot those things are missing in action here.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PC World

For as much as the Galaxy Book S showcases Samsung’s affinity for delivering top-notch hardware, it also serves to highlight a lot of things that make modern Windows PCs compelling than tablets like the iPad - and a lot those things are missing in action here.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Techradar

If you hate that pro tablets don’t commit to their keyboards, the Samsung Galaxy Book S is for you. While we’re skeptical its specs will compete with the big dogs, its solid frame and light weight is a promising start.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/07/2019
Source: Techradar

If you hate that pro tablets don’t commit to their keyboards, the Samsung Galaxy Book S is for you. While we’re skeptical its specs will compete with the big dogs, its solid frame and light weight is a promising start.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/07/2019
Foreign Reviews
Source: Inside Handy

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/05/2020
Source: Inside Handy

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/05/2020
Source: Computerbase

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/11/2020
Source: Computerbase

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/11/2020
Source: WinFuture

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/06/2019
Source: WinFuture

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/06/2019
Source: Everyeye.it

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 77%
Source: Everyeye.it

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 77%
Source: Notebook Italia

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/15/2020
Rating: Total score: 73% price: 60% performance: 70% workmanship: 85%
Source: Notebook Italia

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/15/2020
Rating: Total score: 73% price: 60% performance: 70% workmanship: 85%
Source: Smart World

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 65% features: 75% display: 85% mobility: 95% ergonomy: 75%
Source: Smart World

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 65% features: 75% display: 85% mobility: 95% ergonomy: 75%
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade

Positive: Compact size; light weight; beautiful design; excellent autonomy; decent hardware; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/02/2020
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade

Positive: Compact size; light weight; beautiful design; excellent autonomy; decent hardware; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/02/2020
Source: Andrea Galeazzi

Positive: Compact size; light weight; very long battery life; powerful hardware; high performance; nice ergonomy.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/08/2020
Source: Andrea Galeazzi

Positive: Compact size; light weight; very long battery life; powerful hardware; high performance; nice ergonomy.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/08/2020
Source: HDblog.it

Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; nice display; decent speakers. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/05/2020
Source: HDblog.it

Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; nice display; decent speakers. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/05/2020
Source: Frandroid

Positive: Compact size; light weight; excellent display; powerful hardware; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/13/2020
Source: Frandroid

Positive: Compact size; light weight; excellent display; powerful hardware; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/13/2020
Source: Unlimited Tech

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/02/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Unlimited Tech

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/02/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13
Specifications

Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: unknown
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.15kg
Links: Samsung notebook section
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Average Score:
Source: Mobile Tech Review

Lisa Gade reviews the Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13.3” 2-in-1 convertible laptop with S Pen and a QLED Quantum Dot display (this is the first laptop with a QLED display). It’s also available in a 15.6” size. This is a stunning redesign from Samsung, and the Ultrabook has a very rigid yet slim aluminum casing finished in Royal Blue with silver accents. The Flex runs Windows 10 on the 10th gen Intel Ice Lake Core i7-1065G7 with Intel Iris Plus graphics. It has WiFi 6, a fingerprint scanner and the trackpad doubles as a Qi wireless charger. Given the Wacom EMR S Pen, it’s a great pick for artists.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/08/2020
Source: Engadget

The Galaxy Book Flex is a gorgeous, powerful laptop with a vibrant QLED display. Though its battery life isn’t as long as some of the competition, the Flex is still a capable machine with a helpful S Pen onboard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/04/2020
Rating: Total score: 87%
Source: Engadget

To recap, the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G features an Exynos 990 chipset, 5G connectivity, 12GB of RAM, 128GB internal storage, a 5000mAh battery pack with wireless charging support. As for the cameras, there's also a 12MP ultrawide lens and a 48MP telephoto lens, accompanied by a DepthVision sensor.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/04/2020
Source: Engadget

The Flex is the first laptop with a QLED panel, which promises more colors, deeper blacks and greater brightness. The laptop also comes standard with an S-Pen and a wireless charging pad built into the trackpad.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/04/2020
Source: Pocketnow

Samsung has updated their Galaxy Book laptop line with a few new devices, but the premium Book Flex is the convertible with an S-Pen. JV has used the laptop for some time, but how effective is an ultraportable laptop when travel is sparse? Come see how he feels in this full review.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/04/2020
Source: Techradar

With brand new QLED displays, wireless device charging and a new naming convention, Samsung is looking to revamp its laptop line entirely. But, with many details still unknown, it’s tough to be too excited for these new devices.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/30/2019
Foreign Reviews
Source: Dinside

Positive: Beautiful display; good ergonomy; long battery life; USB-C; silent system; fast fingerprint sensor. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/06/2020
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13
Specifications

Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: unknown
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1kg
Links: Samsung notebook section
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Source: Techradar

Samsung is making some wild promises with its Galaxy Book Ion line of laptops, namely 20 hours of battery life with QLED displays. But, is that enough to be excited for laptops with no firm price or release date? Not really, but they’re at least more interesting than Samsung’s Flex flagship laptops.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/30/2019
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13.3
Specifications

Processor: Intel Comet Lake i5-10210U
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.97kg
Price: 1400 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section Galaxy Book Ion 13.3 (Model)
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The updated 2020 edition of Samsung's Galaxy Book Ion not only features up-to-date hardware but also a modern design, a QLED backlight, and a claim of long battery life. Find out how this refresh performed in our review.
Source: It Pro

As soon as you clap eyes on the Samsung Galaxy Book Ion, you can tell this is a special machine. This is no MacBook Air clone, clad in dull grey aluminium, but a laptop with its own identity that hits all the right notes for a 13in ultraportable: it’s light at 970g, robust and packs a stunner of a screen.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: It Pro

As soon as you clap eyes on the Samsung Galaxy Book Ion, you can tell this is a special machine. This is no MacBook Air clone, clad in dull grey aluminium, but a laptop with its own identity that hits all the right notes for a 13in ultraportable: it’s light at 970g, robust and packs a stunner of a screen.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Trusted Reviews

The Samsung Galaxy Book Ion is aimed at casual laptop users who want the best experience possible. A glorious QLED display, long-lasting battery life and ultra-portable premium design make it a worthwhile alternative to Dell and Microsoft systems, but that high price will be hard to justify for some, especially with the sub-standard keyboard and lack of a decent integrated graphics performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews

The Samsung Galaxy Book Ion is aimed at casual laptop users who want the best experience possible. A glorious QLED display, long-lasting battery life and ultra-portable premium design make it a worthwhile alternative to Dell and Microsoft systems, but that high price will be hard to justify for some, especially with the sub-standard keyboard and lack of a decent integrated graphics performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar

The Samsung Galaxy Book Ion is a nicely designed thin and light laptop that boasts an impressive amount of power, along with some genuinely unique features - though not all of them are successful. It has a stunning 1080p screen and a truly impressive battery life, but it's also very expensive, meaning it won't be for everyone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar

The Samsung Galaxy Book Ion is a nicely designed thin and light laptop that boasts an impressive amount of power, along with some genuinely unique features - though not all of them are successful. It has a stunning 1080p screen and a truly impressive battery life, but it's also very expensive, meaning it won't be for everyone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Inside Handy

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/06/2020
Source: Inside Handy

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/06/2020
Source: WinFuture

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/27/2020
Source: WinFuture

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/27/2020
Source: Tek.no

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tek.no

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Lyd og Billede

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/25/2020
Rating: Total score: 67%
Source: Lyd og Billede

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/25/2020
Rating: Total score: 67%
Source: Input

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/24/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Input

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/24/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13.3
Specifications

Processor: Intel Ice Lake i5-1035G4
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.16kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
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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.
Source: Tech Advisor

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%
Source: Tech Advisor

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
Source: WinFuture

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/26/2020
Source: WinFuture

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/26/2020
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade

Positive: Impressive design; solid workmanship; smart stylus pen; excellent display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/23/2020
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade

Positive: Impressive design; solid workmanship; smart stylus pen; excellent display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/23/2020
Source: HDblog.it

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
Source: HDblog.it

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
Samsung Galaxy Book S Intel
Specifications

Processor: Intel Ice Lake i5-L16G7
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.94kg
Price: 1129 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
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Average Score:
Samsung now also offers its compact Galaxy Book S with an Intel processor. Compared to the ARM model, you get better compatibility with apps, but in return there is no LTE modem and the battery runtimes are also shorter. We checked if there are any other differences between the two models.
Source: Pocket Lint

A lightweight looker that - despite the battery life being about 25 per cent less than the Qualcomm equivalent - is still a decent daily driver, with full access to Windows 10 Home and all that apps that you'll need.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pocket Lint

A lightweight looker that - despite the battery life being about 25 per cent less than the Qualcomm equivalent - is still a decent daily driver, with full access to Windows 10 Home and all that apps that you'll need.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Hot Hardware

We began this shoot-out thinking that the full x86 compatibility of the Core i5-L16G7 was going to be nothing but an asset. Coming into this, we expected better single-threaded performance, similar battery life thanks to Lakefield's low TDP, and full x86 compatibility. In the end, we got the full x86 compatibility, but the rest of the numbers didn't look very good. Overall, of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx's performance relative to the Core i5-L16G7 is excellent and the battery life for the Arm-based system is in another league. As a result, we have to give this version of the Galaxy Book S a pass.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/03/2020
Source: Hot Hardware

We began this shoot-out thinking that the full x86 compatibility of the Core i5-L16G7 was going to be nothing but an asset. Coming into this, we expected better single-threaded performance, similar battery life thanks to Lakefield's low TDP, and full x86 compatibility. In the end, we got the full x86 compatibility, but the rest of the numbers didn't look very good. Overall, of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx's performance relative to the Core i5-L16G7 is excellent and the battery life for the Arm-based system is in another league. As a result, we have to give this version of the Galaxy Book S a pass.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/03/2020
Source: T3

The Samsung Galaxy Book S series continues to impress, and the new hybrid chip that Intel has been able to fit here manages to find a good balance between performance and battery life. On top of that, the screen and design is one of the best we've seen too.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: T3

The Samsung Galaxy Book S series continues to impress, and the new hybrid chip that Intel has been able to fit here manages to find a good balance between performance and battery life. On top of that, the screen and design is one of the best we've seen too.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Smart World

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 55% features: 75% display: 85% mobility: 85% ergonomy: 75%
Source: Smart World

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 55% features: 75% display: 85% mobility: 85% ergonomy: 75%
Source: Tweakers

Positive: Impressive processor; nice performance; slim size; light weight.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/19/2020
Source: Tweakers

Positive: Impressive processor; nice performance; slim size; light weight.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/19/2020
Source: Alt om Data

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 67% performance: 50%
Source: Alt om Data

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 67% performance: 50%
Source: M3 PC för alla

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: M3 PC för alla

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15 NP950XCJ-K01DE
The Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15.6 is one of Samsung’s first and possibly one of the earliest notebooks to use quantum dot (QLED) technology. Other major highlights of the Galaxy Book Ion are its lightweight build and wireless-charging touchpad. This time, the 15.6-inch Galaxy Book Ion launched by Samsung uses a thin and lightweight design, it measures W355.0 × D227.2 × H14.9 mm and weighs 1.52 kg, so it is very easy to bring out the street. In addition, a silver-white design was used for the build, and a matte material for the laptop surface. In terms of the configuration, it is equipped with Intel's 10th generation Ice-Lake Core processor, 16 GB of LPDDR4X memory and 1TB NVMe SSD. As for graphics, it is also equipped with a Nvidia GeForce MX 250 2GB GDDR5 dedicated graphics card. The screen supports 360° rotation and uses a QLED touch screen (Quantum Dot LED) with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixel, a peak brightness of 600 nits, and excellent colour performance. It also has an outdoor mode. When it is used outdoors, as long as this mode is activated, the screen brightness will be further improved, so that everyone can clearly see the content displayed on the screen, even in the sun. The display is so different that users will immediately feel the difference when they switch from a different laptop. The QLED display just makes it that much better for content playback.
For connectivity, it supports the latest WiFi 6, features integrated AKG stereo speakers and fingerprint recognition for Windows Hello functions, a dual-array microphone and a 720p camera on the top, plus, it comes with an S Pen stylus that allows for easier note taking. The expansion options on both sides include two conventional jacks, namely Thunderbolt 3 and a microSD-card reader. Powering the laptop is a non-removable 69.74Wh lithium battery. It can be used for more than 21 hours with a full charge. It is also worth mentioning that as long as the Wireless PowerShare function is turned on in the software, the TouchPad of the computer can be turned into a wireless charging pad. It can charge a phone as long as it is placed on it, but the user cannot use the TouchPad while charging. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15.6 is an attractive laptop with a great display panel. It also features good performance with the hardware. It has achieved a great balance between a lightweight build, performance and appearance, but at a slightly higher price point.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
Specifications

Processor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10510U
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.26kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
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Average Score:
Source: Pocket Lint

Although unconventional in a number of ways, so many of those features - user-expandable storage and RAM, an eye-catching finish, NUM pad, large screen aspect - will only add to this laptop's appeal. It's good to see Samsung back in the game and trying things a little differently, with positive effect.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13.3-930QCG-K01SE
Specifications

Processor: Intel Ice Lake i7-1065G7
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.2kg
Links: Samsung notebook section
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Average Score:
Foreign Reviews
Source: Alt om Data

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/31/2020
Rating: Total score: 63% price: 67% performance: 83%
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion Aura Silver
Specifications

Processor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10510U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce MX250
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.253kg
Price: 1250 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
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After its 13-inch Modell Samsung has now introduced a 15-inch version of its ultra light-weight Ion laptop. We took a look at it to find out whether the larger model has the same issues as its smaller brother (loud fans) and whether the Galaxy Book Ion really can be considered a decent alternative to the ultra light-weight LG Gram.
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13.3 NP930QCG-K01IT
Specifications

Processor: Intel Ice Lake i5-1035G4
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.2kg
Links: Samsung notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Andrea Galeazzi

Positive: Impressive design; metal case; great built quality; compact size; light weight; nice connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/12/2020
Comment
Samsung: The Samsung Group is composed of numerous international businesses, all united under the Samsung brand in South Korea. The meaning of the Korean word Samsung is "tristar" or "three stars". The Samsung brand is one of the most important brands of South Korea. Samsung is an international notebook manufacturer of medium size according market shares and reviews.
In 2015 and 2016, Samsung had a market share of around 24-25% in the global smartphone market and was undisputed market leader. In the laptop sector, Samsung is on the 8th place in the global manufacturer rankings from 2014-2016 with 1.7-2.7%.
In 2016 Samsung slipped into a crisis due to exploding smartphone batteries and a failed recall action.
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 620: Integrated GPU (GT2) found on some Kaby-Lake CPU models (15 W ULV series).
Qualcomm Adreno 680: Integrated graphics card in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx SoC for Windows laptops. According to Qualcomm 2x faster than the previous Adreno 630 in the Snapdragon 850 for Windows PCs with a 60% improved efficiency (thanks to the 7nm process).
Intel UHD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2, 24 EUs) found on some Kaby-Lake-Refresh CPU models (15 W ULV series). Technically identical to the previous Kaby-Lake GPU called HD Graphics 620.
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.
Intel UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU): Integrated graphics card in Intel Lakefield G7 SoCs based on the new Gen. 11 architecture with 64 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). Similar to the Iris Plus G7 in Ice Lake CPUs but with a much lower clock speed of only 200 - 500 MHz and therefore only performing on a level with the Intel UHD Graphics 620. The Lakefield chips are produced in the modern 10nm process at Intel produced.
Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU): Integrated graphics card in Intel Ice-Lake G7 SoCs based on the new Gen. 11 architecture with 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.
NVIDIA GeForce MX250: Successor of the MX150 and still based on the same Pascal GP108 chip (similar to the desktop GT 1030) but with higher clock speeds. Available in two versions, a normal 25 Watt version and a low power version with 10 Watt TDP and reduced performance. The 25 Watt version e.g. offers a 21% higher boost clock than the old MX150 leading to a 5% performance gain.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
Intel HD Graphics 615: Integrated graphics card in some Kaby Lake Y-series processors (4.5 Watt TDP) with 24 EUs (GT2) and no dedicated graphics memory. Clocks with Update to 1050 MHz depending on the CPU Model.
Qualcomm Adreno 630: Integrated graphics card in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. According to Qualcomm 30% faster than the old Adreno 540 in the Snapdragon 835 with 30% less power consumption.
These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.
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» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Kaby Lake:
i5-7200U: Kaby-Lake based SoC with two CPU cores clocked at 2.5 to 3.1 GHz, HyperThreading and manufactured with an improved 14nm process.
m3-7Y30: Extremely efficient ULV-SoC (System-on-a-Chip) for tablets and fanless notebooks based on the Kaby Lake architecture. Includes two CPU cores clocked at 1.0-2.6 GHz with Hyper Threading support as well as a graphics adapter and is manufactured in a 14 nm process.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon:
SD 8cx: ARM based SoC for Windows laptops that is manufactured in 7 nm LPP at TSMC. Integrates 4x Kryo 495 Gold cores (Cortex-A76) for performance and 4x Kryo 495 Silver (Cortex-A55) for efficiency. Furthermore offers an X24 LTE modem (2GBits download), ac-WiFi and a dual-channel 32-Bit 1866 MHz LPDDR4x memory controller.
Intel Comet Lake:
i5-10210U: Comet Lake based low power quad-core processor (technically identical to Whiskey Lake and still produced in 14nm++). The CPU cores can clock between 1.6 and 4.2 GHz (all 4 cores 3.9 GHz max.) with HyperThreading (8 threads). The integrated memory controller supports DDR4-2666 and using cTDP up/down the performance can be adjusted by the OEM (10 - 25 Watt possible, 15W default). Compared to the faster i5-10510U, the level 3 cache was reduced from 8 to 6 MB.
i7-10510U: Comet Lake based low power quad-core processor (technically identical to Whiskey Lake and still produced in 14nm++). The CPU cores can clock between 1.8 and 4.9 GHz (all 4 cores 4.3 GHz max.) with HyperThreading (8 threads). The integrated memory controller supports DDR4-2666 and using cTDP up/down the performance can be adjusted by the OEM (10 - 25 Watt possible, 15W default).
Intel Ice Lake:
i5-1035G4: Ice-Lake based low power quad core processor for thin and light laptops. Integrated four Sunnycove cores clocked at 1.1 - 3.7 GHz that support Hyperthreading (8 threads). Furthermore, the SoC integrates a relatively fast Iris Plus G4 graphics card and Wifi 6 / Thunderbolt partly integrated. The chip is manufactured in the modern 10nm process at Intel.
i5-L16G7: The Core i5-L16G7 is a SoC with 5 processor cores based on the Lakefield architecture. It uses one fast Sunny Cove core (known from Ice Lake CPUs) with up to 3 GHz and 4 small Tremont cores (Atom / Celeron). The CPU does not support HyperThreading / SMT. The rest of the SoC is similar to the Ice Lake chips, like the Gen 11 graphics card with 64 EUs (Iris Plus G7). The SoC is manufactured in 10nm.
i7-1065G7: Ice Lake based low power quad-core processor for thin and light laptops. The four cores clock between 1.3 - 3.9 GHz and should offer 18% more IPC (instructions per clock) than the previous generations (and therefore partly close the clock speed gap). Produced in 10nm at Intel.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
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0.64 kg:
This weight is typical for small tablets.
1.26 kg:
This weight is typical for big tablets, small subnotebooks, ultrabooks and convertibles with a 10-11 inch display-diagonal.
78.02%: This rating is not convincing. The laptop is evaluated below average, this is not really a recommendation for purchase.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.