Overall Score
Across 5 dimensions
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
GPU
Intel Arc 140V Graphics
Memory
16GB LPDDR5X @ 8533MT/s
Storage
512GB NVMe SSD
Display
15.6″ AMOLED 1920×1080 60Hz
Weight
1.55 kg
Battery
54Wh · 17hr
WiFi
WiFi 7
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 15.6" is a capable option in the mid-range segment, launched in 2025. This laptop excels at professional and creative workloads. With an overall GadgetDisc score of 74, it holds its own in a crowded market.
The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V with 8 cores boosting up to 4.5 GHz is Intel's flagship mobile chip, providing ample horsepower for demanding professional tasks. Integrated graphics cover everyday tasks and light creative work, though dedicated gaming is limited. Professional workloads like video editing, 3D rendering, and large dataset processing are well within reach of this configuration.
The 15.6-inch OLED display is a highlight of this laptop, offering 1920×1080 resolution at 60Hz, with deep blacks, vivid colors, and excellent contrast that makes content come alive. Additional features include HDR support and touch input, adding versatility for creative and interactive use.
16GB LPDDR5X at 8533 MT/s of RAM is the modern sweet spot — sufficient for most users including developers, creators, and power users. 512GB of NVMe SSD storage covers the basics, though power users may want to supplement with external drives.
At 1.55kg (3.4 lbs), this laptop is impressively light and measures 14.9mm thin. Battery life offers exceptional all-day battery life (~17hr) backed by a 54Wh cell, keeping you unplugged through long workdays.
Port selection includes Thunderbolt 4, 1× USB-C, 2× USB-A, HDMI 1.4, covering most professional and everyday connection needs. Wireless is handled by the latest Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
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Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 15.6" is a solid choice that hits most of the right marks, though it won't top every benchmark in its class. At its price point, it represents class-leading value for money.
Best for: Professionals, creators, and developers who need serious compute power for demanding workflows.
Every hardware detail — CPU, GPU, display, memory, connectivity and more.
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