The Galaxy Book 3 Pro and Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 are the two other laptop PCs announced by Microsoft's Surface Laptop 5, which launched last October, and the Surface Laptop Studio unveiled back in 2021. Another set of rivals is Apple's recently announced 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops.
The Galaxy Book 3 Pro and Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 are follow-ups to the Galaxy Book 2 and Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 released in Feb. 2022. Like their predecessors, they are powered by Intel processors. But that doesn't rule out the possibility of Samsung launching ARM versions later in the year, albeit in select markets. Just last month, the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 got a Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3-powered version with significantly longer battery life than its Intel-powered variant.
The Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 Has 5G & Stylus
The Galaxy Book 3 Pro is available in two sizes, 14 inches and 16 inches, while the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 has a 16-inch screen. Both models have a 3K (2880 x 1800) Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a 120Hz refresh rate. The displays have a typical brightness level of 400 nits, a 120% DCI-P3 color gamut, and a VESA HDR 500 certification. However, the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 differs from its siblings with its touch screen and included S Pen . It also has a 360-degree hinge that allows it to fold back into tablet mode.
Powering the Galaxy Book 3 Pro and Book 3 Pro 360 is a 13th-Gen Intel Core i5 or Core i7 (Intel Evo) processor. The laptops will come with 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB RAM configurations and the option of 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of SSD storage. The Book 3 Pro and Book 3 Pro 360 are missing out on features available with the Book 3 Ultra, though, like an NVIDIA GPU and expansion slot. For connectivity, s get two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a single USB Type-A port, an HDMI 1.4 port, a MicroSD card slot, and an audio port.
They also have Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.1. However, only the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 has optional 5G . For video meetings, the laptops have a 1080p webcam with studio-quality dual mics. Samsung has also equipped them with AKG quad speakers, Dolby Atmos, and a smart amplifier. A fingerprint scanner sits under the power button, and Samsung Knox brings additional security features. The Galaxy Book 3 Pro laptops will ship with Windows 11 and come with software features like seamless connectivity with Galaxy devices and the ability to use a compatible Galaxy Tab as a second screen.
The 14-inch Galaxy Book 3 Pro will have a 63Wh battery, while its 16-inch sibling and the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 will have a larger 76Wh battery. All models will ship with a 65W USB-C adapter. Pre-orders for the Galaxy Book 3 Pro and Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 begin today, Feb. 1, with a starting price of $999 and $1,449, respectively. Both Galaxy Book 3 Pro models are available in Graphite and Beige and will be available for purchase beginning on Feb. 17 in select markets.
Source: Samsung
