After Samsung announced the new generation of S phones, all eyes were on what the company might announce to coincide with its presence at this year’s MWC.
Ahora ya lo sabemos, y se trata ni más ni menos que de dos nuevos portables: el Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro y el Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360. In PCWorld, hemos tenido la suerte de conocerlos de antemano y esto es todo lo que you have to know.
When will the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro and 2 Pro 360 go on sale?
For now, Samsung has only confirmed that the new laptops will arrive from next April, but we don’t know the exact date of their launch.
We do know, however, in what colors they will be available. While the Galaxy Book 2 Pro will be available in graphite and silver, the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 will also be available in burgundy.
How much do the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro and 2 Pro 360 cost?
So far, Samsung has only priced the new laptops in dollars: $1,049.99 for the Galaxy Book 2 Pro and $1,249.99 for the Galaxy Book Pro 2,360.
We also know the prices for three other models that will also arrive in April: the Galaxy Book 2 will start at $749.99; the Galaxy Book 2 360 will start at $899.99; and the Galaxy Book 2 Business will start at $1,999.99.
What new features does the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro introduce?
The Galaxy Book 2 Pro has a typical design clamshell, i.e. the typical hinged laptop that we are so used to. So forget about a touch screen or being able to use it as Tablet
In its place, we find an AMOLED DisplayHDR 500 screen, with 32% more brightness (400 nits) and with an HDR mode up to 500 nits.
As the company explained, the new series of laptops is based on three pillars: enterprise-grade security without giving up mobility, maximum power and uninterrupted continuity to adapt to the digital world in which we live. live.
For mobility, the Galaxy Book 2 Pro is very light and thin, measuring just 11.2mm thick and weighing 870g for easy portability. The 15.6-inch model is slightly thicker and heavier (11.7mm and 1110g).
Samsung also introduced the latest in connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E and 5G. This is especially important if you want to use your laptop away from home and without having to find a public Wi-Fi network on the way.
Although we always like to test this earlier in our tests of comparative analysisAccording to the company, this laptop offers up to 21 hours of video playback, which promises long battery life. Plus, you can recharge it in half an hour with the 65W USB-C charger.
To protect the laptop against possible attacks from firmware, Samsung has collaborated with Microsoft to create a very secure laptop. This is achieved by having a Equipment, Software and firmware perfectly connected and preventing unrecognized memory access.
Inside are also 12th Gen Intel Core processors, so the power never runs out and you can use the laptop to do more than one task at a time (and that doesn’t). doesn’t need multitasking?).
This translates to 1.7 times faster multi-core performance than previous generations. Additionally, for maximum efficiency, the ventilation system has been improved with larger vents and modifications to the Software.
The 15.6-inch model is available with the new Intel Arc Graphics GPU, which will please the most players
As for the camera, Samsung has also improved it and now we have a 1080p (Full HD) webcam, something that still seems like a necessity as many of us continue to work from home. The viewing angle has been increased from 77º to 87º and Auto Framing is now available, so you always appear in the frame.
Samsung has taken seriously the possibility of connecting this laptop with other devices from the company, and that is why it includes the ‘Second Screen’ function, to link the Galaxy Book to a Galaxy Tab to use it as external screen. You will be able to move items from one screen to another easily.
They’re also adding the “Samsung Multi Control” feature, so you can use your laptop’s keyboard to type on a connected Galaxy Tab S8. You can also copy an item on one device and paste it on the other.
On the other hand, the company has also introduced better continuity with Samsung mobiles, as well as SmartThings devices, so you can control your lights, heating or security cameras from your laptop.
Using One UI Book 4, you will find it very easy to navigate the Galaxy Book 2 Pro interface if you are already familiar with the the skin that Samsung uses in its mobiles or tablets.
Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro Specifications
- System: Windows 11 + One UI Book 4
- Display: 13.3″ or 15.6″ AMOLED FHD (1920 x 1080)
- Processor: 12th Generation Intel Core i5 or i7
- Graphics: Intel Iris X Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (15.6″ model only)
- RAM: 8 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB
- Storage: up to 1 TB
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, 5G (15.6″ model only)
- Battery: 63Wh (13.3″) | 68Wh (15.6″)
- Dimensions: 304.4 x 199.8 x 11.2mm (13.3″) | 355.4 x 225.8 x 11.7mm (15.6″)
- Weight: 0.87kg (13.3″) | 1.11kg (15.6″)
- Colours: Silver | Graphite
And what about the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360?
As its name suggests, the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 has a distinct design difference from the standard 2 Pro: it’s a 2-in-1 device, which means it can become a Tablet when you want.
This also means that it has a touchscreen and is compatible with the S Pen, the style from Samsung which can also be used with the new Galaxy S22 Ultra and which would be available with the Galaxy Z Fold 4.
Samsung has highlighted the possibilities that the latter offers to the most creative, especially now that it offers less latency. You can also use it, of course, to take notes, which will sync across all your Samsung devices.
A novelty that we find particularly interesting is the possibility of editing photos using the S Pen and without having to buy one. Software external edition. For example, you can easily delete unwanted objects before sharing them on your social networks.
Other than that, the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 offers much the same functionality as the non-hybrid model. You can check them out below.
Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 Specifications
- System: Windows 11 + One UI Book 4
- Display: Super AMOLED FHD (1920 x 1080) 13.3″ or 15.6″
- Processor: 12th Generation Intel Core i5 or i7
- Graphics: Intel Iris X Graphics
- RAM: 8 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB
- Storage: 256 GB | 512 GB | 1TB
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, S Pen
- Battery: 63Wh (13.3″) | 68Wh (15.6″)
- Dimensions: 302.5 x 202 x 11.5mm (13.3″) | 354.85 x 227.97 x 11.9mm (15.6″)
- Weight: 1.04kg (13.3″) | 1.41kg (15.6″)
- Colours: Silver | graphite | Burgundy
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