Samsung’s Galaxy Book Range is considered one of the perfect alternatives to MacBook thanks to its portability and versatile role. Last year’s Galaxy Book 4 Pro 360, even our inner house NDTV gadget 360 awards won the best 2 -in -1 laptop category. This year, Samsung has taken all the new Galaxy Book 5 series one step further by mixing the Galaxy AI features.
Range 3 comes in US -US -Galaxy Book 5 Pro, Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360, and Galaxy Book 5 360. All packing Intel’s lunar leak processor. Talking about prices, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro launched at the cost of starting in India. The cost of 1,31,990, while the Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 model will start. 1,55,990. The Galaxy Book 5 360, which is the cheapest in the range, was launched at the initial price of rupees. 1,14,990.
I got the Galaxy Book 5 Pro for this review. And what do you get out of the box? A reliable package that is in line with all the demands and packs of work in an excellent display and decent speaker setup for your multimedia needs. But has he defeated others in the same price? Let me answer it in this review.
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro Design and Display: designed for everyday productivity
- Weight – 1.23 kg (14 inches)
- Thickness – 11.6 mm
- Screen Resolution – 2880×1800 Pixels WQXGA+ AMOLED 120HZ with refresh rate
The Galaxy Book 5 Pro is the latest offer in the Samsung premium, thin and light category. At 1.23kg, the 14 -inch machine is lightweight, which prefers movement for target consumers. By measuring just 11.6 mm, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro can slip into some small bags. It comes in the same gray option, and it is minimal in design. It should love people who love silent colors.
Laptop weighs 1.23 kg
The retail box includes a charging adapter as well as a type CC cable, and I appreciated the total packaging of the Galaxy Book 5 Pro due to its significant branding. At first glance, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro feels like a premium laptop and means business. The lid is easy to open with just one hand, and the metal completion provides a solid feeling. Compared to the 16 -inch version of the Galaxy Book 5 Pro, 14 -inch portability and easy for moving tasks. While reviewing the laptop, I had the opportunity to use it when moving in the Delhi Metro, and it was easy to handle it while traveling.
The occupation also feels solid and does not rotate during typing. Overall, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro (non -360 degree) model is designed to keep in mind the work professionals, and it is not disappointed.
One of the reasons for people to prioritize this laptop is the display. The 14 -inch 3K AMOLED display is the top number and the flagship grade. Samsung is known for its display, and the Galaxy Book 5 Pro is not disappointed. The display supports the touch, which has an additional advantage at the location of this price – a feature that disappears throughout the entire MacBook lineup. To eliminate this, Samsung has added a 120 -herts refresh rate, which has made a display on the Galaxy Book 5 Pro Ideal for multimedia. It also has anti -reflective coating, which means it will be smooth to use it in direct sunlight. The panel is bright, the text looks sharp, and the color pop – makes the Galaxy Book 5 Pro an ideal choice for your work assignments suppressing the Internet or browsing the Internet. Galaxy Book 4 Pro, though, is still like the Galaxy Book 4 Pro.
At 11.6 mm, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro is slim
Long story short, if you are in the market for a laptop that offers solid design and non -compromised display standards, then don’t see more than the Galaxy Book 5 Pro.
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro Keyboard, Touch Pad, Speaker, and Web Cam
- Keyboard – full size (backlot keyboard) with numeric key
- Touchpad – Click Pad
- Speaker – Quad Speaker (Woofer Max 5Wx 2 and Twitter 3.3Wx2) with dolby Atmos
- Webcam – 2 megapixel (1080p FHD) camera, internal dual array digital mic
Rising towards the keyboard experience, the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro is offered a full -shaped keyboard on a 14 -inch model. On the other hand, a 16 -inch model offers a number pad to the right of the keyboard thanks to the extra real estate. It provides a white back light that can be adjusted and even off. Types of typing, the keyboard thanks to the good key journey, though it is not as good as some of the market available in the market. For example, Lenovo’s thinkpad models pack a better keyboard.
The area of the trackpad is huge, and there is enough area to rest your palm during typing. The trackpad is good, offers quick action and is not in the way of typing – additional Brangie Points for it.
AMOLED 3K Display With 120 HEHTS REFERENCE RATED IN 14
Samsung says the Galaxy Book 5 Pro has a quad speaker setup, which is enough to play or watch videos on YouTube in the medium room. It also includes dolby Atmos, which is assuring. However, due to the thin profile of the laptop, the audio output lacked the boss, though it is high, and I had no problem with clarification. I think manufacturers have to compromise on some aspects to keep the equipment slim.
Talking about webcam, 2 megapixel camera is decent to work calls, and you also get additional tools from Samsung to increase quality. I wish Samsung offered a physical shutter to disable webcam – this could be a clear addition to privacy. It is one of the best webcams available in this price bracket and is significantly better than Max’s offer at the same price.
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro is great for microphone meetings and can handle the noise in the background.
Laptop is available in the same gray option in India
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro Performance: Mails with everyday requirements
- Processor – Intel Core Ultra 7 processor (Series 2)
- RAM and Storage – 16GB RAM and 512 GB
- Supports Co -Platt (dedicated key)
- Graphic – Intel Arc 140 VGPU (8GB)
- Ports -1 XHDMI 2.1, 2xthunderbolt 4, 1xusb3.2, Micrusted Multimedia Card Reader, and 1 X Headphone Out/Mike Inbo
The Galaxy Book 5 Pro is an ideal everyday partner, which means it can cope with everything related to your work flow, whether it be multi -tasking, multiple tabs in the browser, a little of photoshop editing, or more work. The Intel Corps Ultra Series 2 (lunar leak) processors are known for their task skills for these purposes.
Laptop gets a Coopelot+PC experience
However, when you try the AAA titles related to graphic, you are struggling to raise the Galaxy’s book 5 Pro, and breathe. This is not strictly made for gaming purposes. Laptop can handle light games, but when you try to load the AAA titles on it, you will see how soon the laptop gets hot, and even the noise of the fans is heard.
I tested the Galaxy Book Pro, using our artificial benchmark Sweet, and was performed here.
| Benchmark | Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition | Asus Zenbook s 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sen Bench R23 Single Core | 1457 | 1850 | 1917 |
| Sen Bench R23 Multi -Cover | 10233 | 10467 | 15,776 |
| Gack Bench 6 Single Core | 2876 | 2690 | 2,712 |
| Gack Bench 6 Multi -Cover | 11898 | 11119 | 12732 |
| PC Mark 10 | 7345 | 7253 | 4451 |
| 3DMARK Knight raid | 32983 | 33860 | 27,358 |
| 3DMark CPU Profile | 6023 | 5861 | 7,446 |
| 3dMark steel nomadic light | 3456 | 3227 | 3,287 |
| Crystal disk mark | 6081.22 MB/S (Read)/4233.32 MB/S (Write) | 6151.16 MB/S (Read)/4662.65 MB/S (Write) | 5066.63 MB/S (Read)/3609.52 MB/S (Write) |
In addition to regular tasks, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro is also above the actions you can continue with your Galaxy smartphone. Yes, smooth connection increases the overall workflow when it is in the same environmental system. Features such as multi -control, which enable the drag and drop functionality in your Galaxy smartphone and laptop, Quick Share, AI select, and file and call sync. Most of the AI features are clever and there will be nothing you will use often. AI Select is a circle for your laptop search -affected feature, which can activate the search with the same click. On the other hand, the photo remistor uses AI to increase the images when active.
If you are already using a high -end Samsung Galaxy device, it is better to choose the book 5 Pro, as it offers multiple continuity features on the laptop. The Samsung Settings app on Book 5 Pro will remind you of an UI settings screen on your Galaxy phone. Familiar toggles and options make it the best of everyday use. If you do not have a Galaxy smartphone, you will lose most of these features. In this case, you can only use features like the phone link, which allows you to photograph your screen and receive notifications from your phone. The Samsung Settings screen enables the battery to protect the battery and allow you to set the charging stop at 80 %. You can also choose methods on the same settings page, including high performance, customized, quiet and quiet.
The Galaxy Book 5 Pro comes with a reasonable number of contact ports, so you should not miss them. The fingerprint scanner on the power button is sharp, and it is one of the most reliable biometrics we have used on a laptop in a long time.
Laptop gets quad speaker setup with dolby atmos support
Overall, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro is an ideal work machine for all your professional needs, and you can bet it.
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro Battery: decent, maximum
- Capacity – 63.1WH (Lee -ion)
- Charger – Fast charging adapter (included in the box)
The 14-inch model packs a 63.1Wh battery that lasts a maximum of 6-8 hours. This is good enough to get you from the change of all your work, and it’s not bad. However, when compared to Mac with Apple Silicon, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro is left behind.
However, the increase of the fast charging adapter means that the Galaxy Book 5 Pro can receive less than 60 minutes of 0 to 60 %, which is impressive. In several charging tests I have done, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro managed to charge up to 35 % in less than 30 minutes. According to my internal tests, it takes about 80-90 minutes to completely charge the Galaxy Book 5 Pro. One bonus is that the charging adapter is lightweight and not of heavy bricks, which is usually a matter of laptops in this price bracket.
Galaxy Book 5 Pro gets a full -shaped keyboard
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro Review: Decision
Galaxy Book 5 Pro is a great work laptop for all your professional needs. This is a great choice for students working on assignments related to their education. The laptop offers an excellent combination of a solid construction and an impressive display, while the Intel lunar lake processor will not allow you to be disappointed with everyday tasks.
However, if you are in gaming, then look somewhere else, because the Galaxy Book 5 Pro has its limits, and gaming is the heel of its biggest acne. This is currently at least RS. 126,990, Galaxy Book 5 Pro Mac Alternatives is a great Windows 11 machine for finders. It collides with all the right boxes and emerges as a laptop designed for users who are always moving. Battery life is not the biggest power of the Galaxy Book 5 Pro, but it is not going to break the contract in any way.
Already the Galaxy Environmental System will be a bonus to increase the Galaxy Book 5 Pro, and you will love the features of continuity. Alternatives You can consider the 15 -inch MacBook Air, which RS. 124,900, or Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i, which RS. Windows 11 is running.
