Samsung has unveiled its latest 2-in-1 laptop, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360, marking the debut of its Galaxy Book 5 series. This versatile device boasts a 16-inch touch display with a stunning 3K resolution and is powered by the new Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processor. The Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 is equipped with Intel Arc Graphics and supports Wi-Fi 7, enhancing its performance. Accompanied by an S Pen, it features a robust 70Wh battery and incorporates several Galaxy AI functionalities, including a Chat Assistant, Circle to Search, and live translation. Users can expect impressive battery life, with up to 25 hours of video playback on a single charge.
Pricing and Availability of Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360
While specific pricing for the Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 has not yet been disclosed, it is available for pre-order on the Samsung UK website. The model featuring 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 CPU, is priced at €1,899.
The Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 will launch in select markets, including Canada, France, Germany, the UK, and the US, starting in September. Customers can choose between Grey and Silver color options.
Specifications of Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360
Running on Windows 11 Home, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 features a 16.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Touch display with WQXGA+ resolution (1,800×2,880 pixels). This display supports a variable refresh rate of up to 120Hz, boasts a 16:10 aspect ratio, and can reach peak brightness levels of 500 nits. It is one of the first laptops to incorporate the new Intel Lunar Lake processors, which can be configured with either Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 or Ultra 5 Series 2 CPUs, alongside an enhanced Intel Arc GPU.
Intel claims that the new Core Ultra processors (Series 2) come with up to 47 Neural Processing Units (NPUs), enabling over 300 AI-accelerated features tailored for creative, productivity, gaming, and entertainment applications. The Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 will be available in RAM options of 16GB and 32GB, with storage options of 512GB and 1TB. The device will also feature Copilot+ PC functionality, which Samsung indicates will be available through a future update. Additionally, it will include various AI features such as Microsoft Phone Link, Circle to Search with Google, Note Assist, and Chat Assist.
Connectivity options for the Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.6, along with a backlit keyboard. For video calls, there is a 2-megapixel full HD webcam, supported by dual microphones and quad speakers featuring Dolby Atmos technology.
In terms of ports, the laptop is equipped with two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB Type-A (3.2) port, an HDMI 2.1 port, a microSD card slot, and a headphone-mic combo port. The HDMI 2.1 port supports 8K content at 60Hz and 5K content at 120Hz. Following the trend of recent Galaxy smartphones, the new laptop also incorporates Samsung Knox for enhanced security.
As a convertible 2-in-1 laptop, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 supports S Pen input (included) and is powered by a 76Wh battery that supports 65W fast charging via a USB Type-C adapter. The battery life is impressive, providing up to 25 hours of video playback on a single charge. The laptop measures 335.4 x 252.2 x 12.8mm and weighs 1.69kg.
