Along with its latest smartphones, Samsung announced its latest Galaxy Book 3 series, which includes the Book 3 Pro, Book 3 Pro 360, and Book 3 Ultra.
For those unfamiliar with Samsung’s naming conventions, the Book 3 Ultra will be the most powerful of the bunch.
If you’re used to the Galaxy Book 2 series, Samsung switched up the tiers a little but the idea remains the same. If you want a traditional laptop, the Book 3 Pro is the way to go. If you’re looking for a 2-in-1 laptop, the Book 3 Pro 360 will fill that role.
Lastly, if you’re looking for top-of-the-line specs, that’s the Book 3 Ultra. Samsung didn’t change up its clean, minimalistic look for its Galaxy Books, but each of the refreshed laptops does offer upgraded specs.
1. The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra
Carrying the coveted Ultra name, the Book 3 Ultra is built for the power users. Samsung wants its Ultra laptop to be able to handle whatever creative project or graphics-intensive game you throw at it.
Unlike the others in the Galaxy Book 3 series, the Book 3 Ultra will only be available in a single Graphite color option.
Book 3 Ultra Specs
- CPU: 13th Gen Intel Core i7 / i9
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop / 4070 Laptop
- RAM: 16GB / 32GB
- SSD: 512GB / 1TB
- Display: 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with 3K resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, and 120Hz refresh rate
- Ports: two Thunderbolt 4 ports, USB-A port, HDMI 2.0 port, headphone/mic jack
2. The Samsung BOOK 3 PRO 360
While not as powerful as the Ultra option, the Book 3 Pro 360 is the more flexible option. This is because the Book 3 Pro does double duty as a tablet, the 16-inch touchscreen display is also S-Pen-compatible.
You also get a little more customization in colors since the Book 3 Pro 360 comes in graphite and beige.
Book 3 Pro 360 Specs
- CPU: 13th Gen Intel Core i5 / i7
- GPU: Intel Iris Xe graphics
- RAM: 8GB / 16GB / 32GB
- SSD: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
- Display: 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with 3K resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, and 120Hz refresh rate
- Ports: two Thunderbolt 4 ports, USB-A port, HDMI 1.4 port, headphone/mic jack, microSD slot, nano-SIM slot
3. The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro
If you’re not in the market for high-end specs or a 2-in-1 style laptop, the Book 3 Pro may be your best option. It doesn’t have the latest mobile chips but is more than capable as a personal or work laptop.
The Book 3 Pro also comes in a 14-inch and 16-inch form factor, in both graphite and beige colorways.
Book 3 Pro Specs
- CPU: 13th Gen Intel Core i5 / i7
- GPU: Intel Iris Xe graphics
- RAM: 8GB / 16GB / 32GB
- SSD: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
- Display: 14-inch / 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with 3K resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, and 120Hz refresh rate
- Ports: two Thunderbolt 4 ports, USB-A port, HDMI 1.4 port, headphone/mic jack, microSD slot
Additional Specs
All three of the laptops take advantage of Samsung’s Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that we see in Galaxy smartphones with 3K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
The new Galaxy Books also have a quad-speaker system, AI noise canceling for their microphone, 1080p webcams, and a Studio Mode that auto-corrects lighting, framing, eye contact, and backgrounds.
All three laptops come with Windows 11, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth v5.1 compatibility, fingerprint sensors under the power key, and charge via USB-C cables.
Pricing & Availability
On February 17, 2023, the new Galaxy Book3 series will be available for purchase starting with the Galaxy Book3 Pro and Pro360 models in select markets.
Galaxy Book3 Pro will start at $1449.99, available in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes with Graphite and Beige color options. Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 will start at $1899.99, available in 16-inch size with Graphite and Beige color options.
Galaxy Book3 Ultra will start at $2,399.99, available in a 16-inch size in Graphite.
For more information about the Galaxy Book3 series, please visit: www.samsungmobilepress.com or www.samsung.com/global/galaxy.
Summary Specs
| Galaxy Book 3 Pro | Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 | Galaxy Book 3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Processor | Intel 13th Gen Core i7 | Intel 13th Gen Core i7 | Intel 13th Gen Core i9 |
| Graphics | Iris XE graphics | Iris XE graphics | RTX graphics card |
| Memory | 16GB LPDDR5 RAM | 32GB LPDDR5 RAM | 32GB LPDDR5 RAM |
| Internal Storage | 512GB or 1TB NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4 | 512GB or 1TB NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4 | 512GB or 1TB NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4 |
| Display | 14 to16-inch AMOLED 3K display 16:10 aspect ratio | 16-inch AMOLED 3K display 120Hz refresh rate 16:10 aspect ratio | 16-inch AMOLED 3K display 120Hz refresh rate 16:10 aspect ratio |
| Webcam | Full HD | Full HD | Full HD |
| Audio | AKG quad speakers Dolby Atmos support | AKG quad speakers Dolby Atmos support | AKG quad speakers Dolby Atmos support |
| Input | Thunderbolt, USB-A, HDMI and MicroSD ports 3.5mm jack | Thunderbolt, USB-A, HDMI and MicroSD ports 3.5mm jack | Thunderbolt, USB-A, HDMI and MicroSD ports 3.5mm jack |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.1 | Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.1 | Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.1 Instant hotspot for Galaxy phones |
| Battery Life & Power | 76Wh Li-Ion battery | 76Wh Li-Ion battery | 76Wh Li-Ion battery 136W compact fast-charging adapter |
| Battery Recharge Time | 55% charge in 30 minutes | ||
| Weight and Dimensions | 3.53lbs 13mm thick | 3.53lbs 13mm thick | 3.97lbs 17mm thick |
| Color | Beige, Graphite, and Silver | Beige, Graphite, and Silver | Beige, Graphite, and Silver |
| Price | $1,449.99 | $1,699.99 | $2,199.99 |
| Accessories | S Pen with reduced latency | S Pen with reduced latency |
