Samsung Galaxy Book S Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book S based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery life

fanless for silent operation

lte connectivity available

solid state drive storage

limited hardware upgradeability

average display brightness

no dedicated graphics

fewer port options

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight design

ample storage capacity

advanced graphics capabilities

higher price point

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Samsung Galaxy Book S and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.52 cm x 20.32 cm x 1.18 cm 35.54 cm x 25.04 cm x 1.65 cm
Weight 961 g 1.79 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Mercury grey Graphite
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book S Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 16" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 212
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 120% DCI-P3
Colour Support 16 million colours 16 million colours
Features - HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, Eye Caring, gaming performance
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book S Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.84 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache - L3 - 24 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book S Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type - LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6000 MHz
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book S Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book S Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Auto framing
Sound - AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology UMTS, WCDMA, FDD LTE, TDD LTE -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book S Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 25 hours -
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book S Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Output - 100 Watt
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book S Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - Pro keyboard
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Backlit
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card SSD (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1
Headphone output
HDMI
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book S Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Pass, Second Screen, Private Share, Galaxy Book Experience
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book S Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Included Accessories Power adapter 100W USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor Ambient light sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Navigation Receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou -
Compliant Standards - IEC 61960
SAR Value 1.256 W/kg (body) 0.232 W/kg (limb), 0.232 W/kg (body)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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