Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 review: Office laptop with Core-i5 power and a long battery life
With the Galaxy Book3 Pro 16, a mobile, compact, and light office laptop, we are now looking at the third and last model of Samsung's current 16-inch lineup. We have already tested its 2-in-1 sibling, the Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, and the more powerful Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16 (Raptor Lake H, RTX 4050/4070). What these laptops have in common is an AMOLED panel and meager storage equipment. The competitors include devices such as the Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51, the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1, the HP EliteBook 865 G9, and the LG Gram 16.
Possible Competitors in Comparison
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Height | Size | Resolution | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85.6 % v7 (old) | 05 / 2023 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs | 1.6 kg | 12.5 mm | 16.00" | 2880x1800 | |
| 86.6 % v7 (old) | 01 / 2023 | LG Gram 16Z90Q i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 1.2 kg | 16.8 mm | 16.00" | 2560x1600 | |
| 86 % v7 (old) | 04 / 2023 | Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs | 1.6 kg | 18.5 mm | 16.00" | 1920x1200 | |
| 90.2 % v7 (old) | 02 / 2023 | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE R5 PRO 6650U, Radeon 660M | 1.8 kg | 20.5 mm | 16.00" | 2560x1600 | |
| 87.2 % v7 (old) | 12 / 2022 | HP EliteBook 865 G9 R7 PRO 6850U, Radeon 680M | 1.9 kg | 19 mm | 16.00" | 1920x1200 |
Case - Samsung offers the laptop in two colors
The gray black (Graphite) aluminum case offers an elegant and sober look. Samsung uses matte, smooth surfaces here, without adding any showy design elements to the laptop. Alternatively, Samsung also offers a version in beige color that should be more eye-catching.
The case doesn't show any faults in workmanship. The gaps are small and even, and we don't notice any material protrusions. Although the base unit can be warped more significantly than the lid, this remains within limits. The hinges hold the lid tightly in position with a maximum opening angle of about 125 degrees, and the lid can be opened with one hand.
The slim and light Galaxy Book places in the middle of our comparison field, without reaching the compact size and particularly the low weight of the LG Gram 16.
Equipment - Samsung Galaxy offers Thunderbolt 4
Samsung has equipped the slim laptop with one USB-A connection (USB 3.2 Gen 1) and two USB-C ports (Thunderbolt 4). The latter ports also provide the laptop with power (via Power Delivery) and are also able to output a DisplayPort signal, resulting in a total of three video output ports (2x DP, 1x HDMI).
The connections are placed toward the back on the left and right side, leaving the areas next to the palm rest free from any cable connections. All the video and power connections are on the left side, although it would have made more sense to distribute the Thunderbolt 4 ports over both sides.
SD Card Reader
With maximum transfer rates of 77 MB/s (transferring 250 jpg image files of 5 MB size each) and 82 MB/s (copying large data blocks), the microSD storage card reader offers a medium-fast storage speed (using our AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60 reference card).
| SD Card Reader | |
| average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Average of class Office (22.7 - 198.5, n=35, last 2 years) | |
| maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB) | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Average of class Office (25 - 249, n=31, last 2 years) | |
Communication
Under optimal conditions (without any other WLAN devices in close proximity and close distance between laptop and server PC), the laptop reaches excellent WiFi data rates. The Samsung laptop uses an Intel AX211 WiFi 6E chip. Since it doesn't offer an Ethernet connection, you'd have to use the corresponding USB adapter or a docking solution if necessary.
Webcam
The webcam (2.1 MP, max. 1,920 x 1,080 pixels) doesn't offer a mechanic lens cover and delivers standard fare in terms of the quality. There is a lack in color accuracy, and with a color deviation of about 14, the target of DeltaE < 3 is missed.
Accessories
Besides the usual documentation (warranty information, quick start instructions), there are no additional accessories included with the laptop.
Maintenance
In order to be able to take off the bottom of the case, you first have to remove all the screws that are hidden underneath the four rubber feet (slotted, not glued). After that is done, you have to carefully(!) remove the bottom plate, since it is fixed tightly and could otherwise be damaged. Using a flat prying tool or other suitable tool such as a spatula, we recommend starting in the area of the fan vents on the back. After the bottom plate is off, you gain access to the SSD (PCIe 4, M.2-2280), the fans, speakers, and the battery.
Warranty
Samsung offers a two-year warranty for its 16-inch laptop in Germany. An extension by one or two years would cost 79 or 149 Euros (~$87 and $165) respectively.
Input Devices - The NP960XFG includes a keyboard illumination
Keyboard
The smooth, slightly concave keys of the chiclet keyboard, which includes a number block and three-step illumination, offer a short stroke and clear pressure point. The key resistance is decent, and the keyboard doesn't have any give while typing. Overall, Samsung delivers a keyboard here that is suitable for everyday tasks.
Touchpad
A ClickPad serves as a mouse replacement. It measures 15.1 x 10.8 cm (~5.9 x 4.3 in), and its smooth surface facilitates sliding of the fingers. It responds to inputs also in the corners and offers a short stroke and clear pressure point.
Display - AMOLED in the 16:10 format
The reflective 16-inch display has a resolution of 2,880 x 1,800 pixels in the work-friendly 16:10 format. As typical for OLED screens, it offers an excellent black value and short response times.
While the brightness of the display surpasses the requirements, in battery operation it remains below the maximum determined in mains operation. A positive feature is that the panel doesn't show any PWM flickering. The EliteBook offers a significantly brighter display.
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Brightness Distribution: 98 %
Center on Battery: 347 cd/m²
Contrast: 27467:1 (Black: 0.015 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 2.34 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.87, calibrated: 2.95
ΔE Greyscale 2.78 | 0.5-98 Ø5.1
97% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
100% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
99.7% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.5
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 Samsung ATNA60CL03-0, AMOLED, 2880x1800, 16" | LG Gram 16Z90Q LG LP160WQ1-SPB2 (LGD06EB), IPS, 2560x1600, 16" | Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN BOE BOE0A32, IPS, 1920x1200, 16" | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE MNG007DA1-C, IPS-LED, 2560x1600, 16" | HP EliteBook 865 G9 X160NV42, IPS, 1920x1200, 16" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | -5% | -54% | -22% | -18% | |
| Display P3 Coverage | 99.7 | 96.8 -3% | 38.9 -61% | 66.7 -33% | 71.4 -28% |
| sRGB Coverage | 100 | 99.9 0% | 58.1 -42% | 95.7 -4% | 99.3 -1% |
| AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 97 | 84.6 -13% | 40.2 -59% | 69.1 -29% | 73.2 -25% |
| Response Times | -1535% | -625% | -1175% | -1375% | |
| Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 2 ? | 45.7 ? -2185% | 20 ? -900% | 32.1 ? -1505% | 35.5 ? -1675% |
| Response Time Black / White * | 2 ? | 19.7 ? -885% | 9 ? -350% | 18.9 ? -845% | 23.5 ? -1075% |
| PWM Frequency | 56.7 | ||||
| Screen | -244% | -273% | -170% | -209% | |
| Brightness middle | 412 | 366 -11% | 269 -35% | 417 1% | 865 110% |
| Brightness | 412 | 347 -16% | 265 -36% | 388 -6% | 771 87% |
| Brightness Distribution | 98 | 89 -9% | 94 -4% | 81 -17% | 72 -27% |
| Black Level * | 0.015 | 0.32 -2033% | 0.305 -1933% | 0.24 -1500% | 0.3 -1900% |
| Contrast | 27467 | 1144 -96% | 882 -97% | 1738 -94% | 2883 -90% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 2.34 | 2.82 -21% | 4.89 -109% | 1.7 27% | 2.4 -3% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 3.34 | 4.65 -39% | 8.81 -164% | 3.5 -5% | 5.8 -74% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 2.95 | 2.69 9% | 5.12 -74% | 1.4 53% | 1.5 49% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.78 | 2.3 17% | 2.91 -5% | 2.4 14% | 3.8 -37% |
| Gamma | 2.5 88% | 1.971 112% | 2.28 96% | 2.16 102% | 2.36 93% |
| CCT | 6879 94% | 6796 96% | 6920 94% | 6924 94% | 6922 94% |
| Total Average (Program / Settings) | -595% /
-378% | -317% /
-276% | -456% /
-282% | -534% /
-335% |
* ... smaller is better
We can attest a good color reproduction to the display already in the state of delivery, and with a deviation of 2.3, the target of DeltaE < 3 is met. A calibration does not bring any additional improvements.
The sRGB and the DCI-P3 color space are covered completely and the Adobe RGB color space almost completely. Using the preinstalled Samsung Settings software, the display can be adjusted toward targeting one of the three color spaces. Here, we use the "Vivid (AMOLED native)" default setting.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 1 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 1 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 8 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.8 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 1 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 1 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 7 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (32.5 ms). | ||
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM not detected |    | ||
In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8512 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
The panel offers stable viewing angles and can be read from any angle. Due to the reflective display surface, it is difficult to read the display outdoors.
Performance - Sufficient for Office and Internet
With the Galaxy Book3 Pro 16, Samsung offers a series of highly mobile office laptops that are run by Raptor Lake processors. The models available at the time of this test are priced between about 1,700 and 2,200 Euros (~$1,879 - 2,432). Our test unit represents the currently most affordable version.
Test Conditions
The laptop offers four manufacturer specific performance modes (see table below). You can switch between the modes using the "Fn" + "F11" key combination or the Samsung Settings software, which is the control center of the laptop. In this test, we use the "Optimized" mode for the benchmarks and the "Quiet" mode for the battery tests.
| High Performance | Optimized | Quiet | Silent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Limit 1 (HWInfo) | 40 Watt | 40 Watt | 23 Watt | 16 Watt |
| Power Limit 2 (HWInfo) | 64 Watt | 64 Watt | 64 Watt | 64 Watt |
Processor
The Alder Lake Core-i5 1340P processor consists of four Performance cores (hyperthreading, 1.9 to 4.6 GHz) and eight Efficiency cores (no hyperthreading, 1.4 to 3.4 GHz), resulting in a total of 16 logical CPU cores.
The benchmarks deliver results above ("High Performance" or "Optimized") or below ("Quiet" or "Silent") the CPU average until now, depending on the selected performance mode. In all cases, there is sufficient performance for everyday operation. The more relevant single-thread performance (164 points) is reduced more in battery mode than the multithread performance (1,818 points).
The CB15 loop test shows that constant multi-thread load will cause the Turbo clock speed to decrease in each successive run, before it starts varying from the seventh run. The processor is unable to maintain a constant level. The "High Performance" profile will ensure a higher average clock speed and less variations.
Cinebench R15 Multi Constant Load Test
* ... smaller is better
AIDA64: FP32 Ray-Trace | FPU Julia | CPU SHA3 | CPU Queen | FPU SinJulia | FPU Mandel | CPU AES | CPU ZLib | FP64 Ray-Trace | CPU PhotoWorxx
| Performance Rating | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Average of class Office | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q | |
| AIDA64 / FP32 Ray-Trace | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Average of class Office (763 - 31245, n=92, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (8327 - 8507, n=2) | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Julia | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| Average of class Office (4113 - 125394, n=92, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (42277 - 49719, n=2) | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q | |
| AIDA64 / CPU SHA3 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Average of class Office (287 - 5398, n=92, last 2 years) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (2046 - 2552, n=2) | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q | |
| AIDA64 / CPU Queen | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (68033 - 80139, n=2) | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q | |
| Average of class Office (8185 - 115197, n=92, last 2 years) | |
| AIDA64 / FPU SinJulia | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| Average of class Office (404 - 18321, n=92, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (5675 - 6671, n=2) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Mandel | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| Average of class Office (2075 - 66922, n=92, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (20880 - 24409, n=2) | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q | |
| AIDA64 / CPU AES | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (41735 - 91493, n=2) | |
| Average of class Office (7254 - 155900, n=92, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q | |
| AIDA64 / CPU ZLib | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (604 - 755, n=2) | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Average of class Office (78 - 1366, n=92, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q | |
| AIDA64 / FP64 Ray-Trace | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Average of class Office (432 - 17834, n=92, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (4204 - 4512, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q | |
| AIDA64 / CPU PhotoWorxx | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (40640 - 45880, n=2) | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q | |
| Average of class Office (4814 - 54971, n=92, last 2 years) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
System Performance
The smoothly running system is able to handle office and Internet applications, as well as games in low settings. The working memory delivers transfer rates that are at a normal level for LPDDR5-5200 RAM. However, at only 8 GB, the storage capacity is extremely meager, with the price level of the laptop demanding at least 16 GB.
CrossMark: Overall | Productivity | Creativity | Responsiveness
| PCMark 10 / Score | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Average of class Office (2463 - 7578, n=82, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (4259 - 5576, n=2) | |
| PCMark 10 / Essentials | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Average of class Office (5575 - 20841, n=82, last 2 years) | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (7904 - 10598, n=2) | |
| PCMark 10 / Productivity | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Average of class Office (3041 - 10415, n=82, last 2 years) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (4777 - 6718, n=2) | |
| PCMark 10 / Digital Content Creation | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Average of class Office (2049 - 11108, n=82, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (5554 - 6608, n=2) | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q | |
| CrossMark / Overall | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (1579 - 1612, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Average of class Office (348 - 1891, n=86, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| CrossMark / Productivity | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (1532 - 1548, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| Average of class Office (393 - 1870, n=86, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| CrossMark / Creativity | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (1652 - 1715, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Average of class Office (340 - 2155, n=86, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| CrossMark / Responsiveness | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (1511 - 1514, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Average of class Office (258 - 2017, n=86, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2 | 4422 points | |
| PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2 | 2900 points | |
| PCMark 10 Score | 5576 points | |
Help | ||
| AIDA64 / Memory Copy | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (59206 - 69103, n=2) | |
| Average of class Office (7158 - 108783, n=93, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Read | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (55913 - 60597, n=2) | |
| Average of class Office (7325 - 127282, n=93, last 2 years) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Write | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (75061 - 88993, n=2) | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q | |
| Average of class Office (7579 - 117935, n=93, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Latency | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (95.4 - 112.1, n=2) | |
| Average of class Office (7.6 - 185.2, n=90, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
* ... smaller is better
DPC Latencies
The standardized Latency Monitor test (with web surfing, 4k video reproduction, and Prime95 high load) reveals some conspicuous behavior. Even though the laptop shows very low latencies, the test reveals a driver problem that prevents video and audio processing in real-time. Future software updates might lead to some improvements or also make things worse.
| DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
* ... smaller is better
Storage Solution
Samsung has equipped the laptop with a PCIe 4 SSD (M.2-2280) from Western Digital that only offers a 256 GB capacity, which is not enough for a 1,700-Euro (~$1,879) laptop. While it delivers good data rates, it is not one of the top models among SSDs. On the positive side, we did not observe any thermal throttling. The Samsung laptop doesn't offer any space for additional storage media.
* ... smaller is better
Disk Throttling: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8
Graphics Card
The Iris Xe-G7 iGPU offers 80 Execution Units, supports DirectX 12, and reaches a maximum clock speed of 1,450 MHz. According to our The Witcher 3 test, the speed can be maintained constantly with the "High Performance" profile activated. "Optimized" ensures a constant clock speed of "only" 1,400 MHz. The 3DMark results range clearly above the average of the iGPU used here.
| 3DMark 06 Standard Score | 28300 points | |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 6904 points | |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score | 17819 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Score | 4787 points | |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 1647 points | |
Help | ||
Gaming Performance
The hardware is able to bring many games smoothly to the screen in low to medium settings, but the Galaxy Book3 isn't a gaming laptop. The frame rates range clearly above the average of the iGPU used here.
| The Witcher 3 - 1366x768 Medium Graphics & Postprocessing | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE | |
| Average of class Office (12 - 106.3, n=48, last 2 years) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (21.8 - 56.9, n=103) | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q | |
In order to evaluate whether the frame rates can also be maintained to a large extent constant, we run the game "The Witcher 3" for about 60 minutes in Full-HD resolution and at maximum quality settings, without moving the gaming character. We do not notice a drop in the frame rates.
The Witcher 3 FPS Chart
| low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V (2015) | 134.7 | 111.6 | 24.9 | 10.2 | 6.76 |
| The Witcher 3 (2015) | 89.1 | 56.9 | 30.5 | 14.4 | |
| Dota 2 Reborn (2015) | 100.3 | 81.5 | 50.7 | 44.9 | |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) | 38.1 | 20.7 | 13.3 | 9.61 | |
| X-Plane 11.11 (2018) | 39.2 | 30.8 | 25.1 | ||
| Far Cry 5 (2018) | 55 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 15 |
| Strange Brigade (2018) | 81.9 | 34.2 | 27.5 | ||
| Riders Republic (2021) | 30 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 5 |
Emissions - The Samsung laptop can get loud
Noise Levels
The noise development under load depends on the selected performance mode. The maximum value of 46.4 dB(A) is reached under high load with the "High Performance" mode. Selecting "Optimized" drops the maximum to a moderate 38.6 dB(A), and the "Quiet" and "Silent" profiles lower the noise development even further. But this goes at the cost of the computing performance. In everyday operation, the laptop usually runs quietly or silently, independent of the mode.
Noise Level
| Idle |
| 25.2 / 25.2 / 29.3 dB(A) |
| Load |
| 46.4 / 46.4 dB(A) |
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| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1340P, WD PC SN740 256GB SDDPNQD-256G | LG Gram 16Z90Q Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1260P, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL21T0HCLR | Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1240P, Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE Radeon 660M, R5 PRO 6650U, Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK | HP EliteBook 865 G9 Radeon 680M, R7 PRO 6850U, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HBLU | |
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| Noise | 5% | 4% | 18% | 19% | |
| off / environment * | 25.2 | 25 1% | 25.4 -1% | 23.1 8% | 23 9% |
| Idle Minimum * | 25.2 | 26 -3% | 25.4 -1% | 23.1 8% | 23 9% |
| Idle Average * | 25.2 | 27 -7% | 25.4 -1% | 23.1 8% | 23 9% |
| Idle Maximum * | 29.3 | 28 4% | 25.4 13% | 23.1 21% | 23 22% |
| Load Average * | 46.4 | 38 18% | 43.9 5% | 25.4 45% | 29.1 37% |
| Load Maximum * | 46.4 | 38 18% | 43.7 6% | 39.1 16% | 32.9 29% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 37 | 35.93 | 29.1 |
* ... smaller is better
Temperatures
The laptop warms up moderately overall. The maximum temperatures are between 40 and 45 °C (104 - 113 °F) and are reached during the stress test at five measurement points. In everyday operation, the temperature values remain within the green range.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 41.6 °C / 107 F, compared to the average of 34.3 °C / 94 F, ranging from 21.2 to 62.5 °C for the class Office.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 45 °C / 113 F, compared to the average of 36.8 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 29.3 °C / 85 F, compared to the device average of 29.5 °C / 85 F.
(±) Playing The Witcher 3, the average temperature for the upper side is 32.4 °C / 90 F, compared to the device average of 29.5 °C / 85 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 30.2 °C / 86.4 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 27.6 °C / 81.7 F (-2.6 °C / -4.7 F).
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 Intel Core i5-1340P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | LG Gram 16Z90Q Intel Core i7-1260P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN Intel Core i5-1240P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U, AMD Radeon 660M | HP EliteBook 865 G9 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, AMD Radeon 680M | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat | 9% | 4% | 20% | 13% | |
| Maximum Upper Side * | 41.6 | 45 -8% | 38.6 7% | 34.6 17% | 39.4 5% |
| Maximum Bottom * | 45 | 43 4% | 44.4 1% | 41.5 8% | 47.6 -6% |
| Idle Upper Side * | 31 | 26 16% | 28.9 7% | 22.6 27% | 23.6 24% |
| Idle Bottom * | 33.6 | 26 23% | 34 -1% | 24.5 27% | 24.1 28% |
* ... smaller is better
Stress Test
The stress test (with Prime95 and Furmark running constantly) represents an extreme scenario to evaluate the system stability under full load. In the beginning of the test, the CPU speed ranges at about the level of the basic clock speed (P: 2.2 to 2.4 GHz; E: 2 GHz) and the graphics speed around 1,250 MHz. Continuing the test, the values are dropping.
Speakers
The stereo speakers produce an acceptable sound, even though it hardly includes any bass. For a better listening experience, we recommend using headphones or external speakers.
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (84.8 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 15.4% lower than median
(-) | bass is not linear (15% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.7% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (5.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.7% away from median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (7.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (13.4% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 5% of all tested devices in this class were better, 4% similar, 91% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 53%
Compared to all devices tested
» 12% of all tested devices were better, 3% similar, 84% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
LG Gram 16Z90Q audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (84 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 16% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 5% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (3.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.4% away from median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (7.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (13.7% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 6% of all tested devices in this class were better, 3% similar, 90% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 53%
Compared to all devices tested
» 13% of all tested devices were better, 3% similar, 83% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Power Management - The Galaxy laptop has a lot of endurance
Power Consumption
The power consumption ranges around the expected levels for the hardware used here. The laptop runs through the stress test and our The Witcher 3 test with a slightly decreasing power consumption. The included 65-Watt charger delivers a sufficient amount of power.
| Off / Standby | 0.4 / 0.55 Watt |
| Idle | 3.9 / 4.8 / 10 Watt |
| Load |
44 / 63 Watt |
   
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| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, WD PC SN740 256GB SDDPNQD-256G, AMOLED, 2880x1800, 16" | LG Gram 16Z90Q i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL21T0HCLR, IPS, 2560x1600, 16" | Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK, IPS, 1920x1200, 16" | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE R5 PRO 6650U, Radeon 660M, Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK, IPS-LED, 2560x1600, 16" | HP EliteBook 865 G9 R7 PRO 6850U, Radeon 680M, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HBLU, IPS, 1920x1200, 16" | Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | Average of class Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | -20% | -13% | -5% | -43% | -8% | -12% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 3.9 | 5 -28% | 5.2 -33% | 3.2 18% | 5.3 -36% | 4.46 ? -14% | 4.52 ? -16% |
| Idle Average * | 4.8 | 8 -67% | 7.1 -48% | 8.1 -69% | 12.8 -167% | 7.38 ? -54% | 7.52 ? -57% |
| Idle Maximum * | 10 | 14 -40% | 9.6 4% | 8.6 14% | 14.1 -41% | 9.24 ? 8% | 9.05 ? 9% |
| Load Average * | 44 | 47 -7% | 47 -7% | 45.4 -3% | 48.5 -10% | 36.6 ? 17% | 42.7 ? 3% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 42.3 | 37.8 11% | 43.3 -2% | 40 5% | 48.7 -15% | ||
| Load Maximum * | 63 | 56 11% | 56 11% | 59.6 5% | 56.6 10% | 61.7 ? 2% | 62.5 ? 1% |
* ... smaller is better
Power Consumption The Witcher 3 / Stress Test
Power Consumption With External Monitor
Battery Life
In the WLAN test loading websites via a script and the video test playing the short film Big Buck Bunny (H.264 coding, FHD) in a loop, the 16-inch laptop achieves runtimes of 10:13 and 14:21 hours respectively. During both tests, the power saving functions of the laptop are deactivated, and the display brightness is adjusted to about 150 cd/m². While running the video test, additionally the communication modules are deactivated.
The Samsung laptop delivers excellent runtimes overall, leaving most competitors behind. Only the EliteBook offers an even significantly longer battery life - with the same battery capacity. That is the result of the frugal AMD APU.
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 76 Wh | LG Gram 16Z90Q i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 80 Wh | Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 56 Wh | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G1 21CH004MGE R5 PRO 6650U, Radeon 660M, 52.5 Wh | HP EliteBook 865 G9 R7 PRO 6850U, Radeon 680M, 76 Wh | Average of class Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Runtime | -3% | -8% | -22% | 22% | -10% | |
| Reader / Idle | 1821 | 1085 -40% | 1300 ? -29% | |||
| H.264 | 861 | 652 -24% | 1112 29% | 750 ? -13% | ||
| WiFi v1.3 | 613 | 606 -1% | 562 -8% | 635 4% | 899 47% | 643 ? 5% |
| Load | 119 | 157 32% | 64 -46% | 106 -11% | 114.9 ? -3% |
Pros
Cons
Verdict - Samsung is stingy with the storage
A low weight of about 1.6 kg (~3.5 lb), a compact case, and a realistic battery life between 10 and 14 hours result in a highly mobile laptop, despite its 16-inch format. Two USB-C ports supporting Thunderbolt 4 also serve to provide power to the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16, allowing for a simple integration into existing workspace setups.
With the Galaxy Book3 Pro 16, Samsung delivers an office laptop from the premium segment whose purchase price is set too high.
The Core i5-1340P used here can handle office and Internet applications without any problems, just like simple and non-demanding games. The CPU masters short load peaks by delivering a lot of computing performance, but it isn't meant for constant peak performance. The heat and noise development are okay.
The amount of storage has to be called insufficient. A 256-GB SSD doesn't correspond to the price level, and we should be able to expect at least a 1-TB model, particularly since the laptop doesn't offer any space for additional SSDs. The onboard working memory also turns out meager at a capacity of only 8 GB. This is not future proof, but at least some higher-priced 16-GB models are also available.
The large AMOLED display (2,880 x 1,800 pixels, 16 inch) in the work-friendly 16:10 format scores with a high brightness, excellent contrast, stable viewing angles, a great color reproduction, and very good color space coverage. Unfortunately, it has a reflective surface.
A possible alternative could be the HP EliteBook 865 G9, which offers a lower CPU but higher GPU performance (in dual-channel operation) than the Samsung laptop. In addition, it scores with a longer battery life, expandable working memory, and a price that is a good 300 Euros (~$332) cheaper at the time of this test.
Price and Availability
In the US, versions of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 are available with better equipment (16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) than our test unit, starting from $1,550 at Amazon. A higher spec version is also available from BestBuy for $1,750, for example.
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
- 05/02/2023 v7 (old)
Sascha Mölck
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