We tested the Pro 15.6 of the new Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro series, a very flat laptop of only 1.2 kg.
Rens Blom, Aad Munsterman and Jan Poppelier
The color is silver or black (graphite) with a white backlit keyboard with numerical part. It has a 15.6 inch glossy AMOLED display (1920 x 1080@60Hz, DCI-P3) with 500nits brightness with a surprisingly good and clear image.
In terms of specifications and performance, this is state-of-the-art technology: a 12th gen. Intel Core i7-1260P with integrated graphics processor, 16GB DDR5/5200MHz memory and a 512GB NVMe SSD. The laptop is equipped with Windows 11 Home, the wireless connection is via Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2.
This Pro series meets Microsoft’s Secured-Core PC requirements, providing the user with better protection against cyber-attacks. The supplied user assistance software is handy.
The connections are 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt4), 1x USB 3.1 type-C (5Gbps), 1x USB 3.2, 1x HDMI, micro SD card reader and 3.5mm jack. Other specs: fhd webcam with excellent image and a 68Wh battery for 21 hours of work. Beautiful, clear sound comes from two 5 watt AKG speakers with Dolby Atmos sound.
Product: Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro
Price: € 1499,-
Pros:
* elegant look
* fast technology with top image
* compliant with Microsoft Secured PC
Negatives:
* no higher resolution options