The MWC is back in Barcelona. Two years later, Barcelona hosts its flagship event with skepticism about the pandemic but with the desire to return to normality. And this time we have to talk to you about the new four Galaxy Book2 Pro laptops that Samsung has presented during its event this Sunday.
Samsung announces its new Galaxy Book during the MWC
PCs are not a new market for Samsung, as the Korean company has released several Galaxy Book laptops over the past two years. On this occasion they have announced the models Galaxy Book2 Pro 360, Galaxy Book2 Pro, Galaxy Book2 360 and Galaxy Book2 Business. The first two models will be available to pre-order from March 18, with their launch taking place on April 1. Samsung was not prepared to announce the specific details of the launch of the Galaxy Book2 Business, but did say that it would launch in April in some markets.
Laptops are increasingly clear that their goal is mobility and for this Samsung advocates with its Galaxy Book2 for it. All four models meet all the requirements to be considered portable, as the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 and Pro come with 13.3-inch or 15.6-inch screens, and a maximum weight of 1.38 kilograms for the larger Pro 360. The Galaxy Book2 360 has a 13.3-inch screen, while the Galaxy Book2 Business has a 14-inch screen and is the heaviest of the four models weighing 1.5 kilograms.
Technical specifications
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 | |
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Screen | 13.3-inch Full HD AMOLED 15.6-inch Full HD AMOLED | 13.3-inch Full HD AMOLED 15.6-inch Full HD AMOLED |
Processor | Intel Core 12th Generation | Intel Core 12th Generation |
Graph | Iris Xé Intel Arc | Iris Xé |
Memory | 8 / 16 / 32GB LPDDR5 | 8 / 16 / 32GB LPDDR5 |
Storage | Up to 1TB NVMe SSD | Up to 1TB NVMe SSD |
connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1 5G (on the 15.6″ model) | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1 |
ports | 1 USB-C port (TB4) 1 x USB-A (USB 3.2) Headphones microSD reader nanoSIM (15.6″) HDMI (15.6″) | 1x USB-C (TB4) 2x USB-C (USB 3.2) Headphones microSD reader |
Battery | 63Wh (13.3″) 68Wh (15.6″) 65W adapter | 63Wh (13.3″) 68Wh (15.6″) 65W adapter |
Multimedia | 1080p dual microphone | 1080p dual microphone |
Audio | Stereo 2 x 4W, Dolby Atmos, AKG (13.3″) Stereo 2 x 5W, Dolby Atmos, AKG (15.6″) | 2 x 4W stereo sound, Dolby Atmos, AKG (13.3″) Stereo sound 2 x 5W, Dolby Atmos, AKG (15.6″) |
Security | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader |
OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Dimensions | 304.4 x 199.8 x 11.2mm (13.3″) 355.4 x 225.8 x 11.7mm (15.6″ Iris Xe) 355.4 x 225.8 x 13.2mm (15.6″ Arc) | 302.5 x 202 x 11.5mm (13.3″) 354.85 x 227.97 x 11.9mm (15.6″) |
Weight | 0.868kg (13.3″) 1.11kg (15.6″ Iris Xe) 1.17kg (15.6″Arc) | 1.04kg (13.3″) 1.41kg (15.6″) |
Price | From $749.99 | Starting at $899.99 |
All models come with a screen Super AMOLED FHD which should look sharp and vibrant. all run Windows 11 Home and are equipped with one of the processors 12th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7. You can configure your own model to include 8GB or 16GB of memorywith 256GB, 512GB or 1TB storage options for the Pro models, while the standard Galaxy Book2 360 will not feature 1TB storage.
Connectivity and guaranteed autonomy
The rest of the build has everything we’ve come to expect from a high-end laptop in 2022. Including one USB-C Thunderbolt 4 port in each model, at least one USB-C port and a microSD card reader. Samsung has also upgraded the webcam across the Galaxy Book2 lineup to a 1080p camera; a welcome addition in these times.
The Pro models will have enhanced security features, according to Samsung. Through a combination of hardware and software security features, Samsung says the Pro models meet Microsoft’s requirements for “Secure Core PC” to protect your personal information, including our fingerprint which can be used to unlock the laptop.
In terms of battery life and charging, Samsung says we should have about 21 hours of use on a single charge. And when the laptop runs out of power, we can use a 65W USB-C fast charger to provide 40% charge in 30 minutes. Both Galaxy Book2 360 models will come with an S-Pen stylus in the box.
Availability and price
You can pre-order the Galaxy Book2 Pro and Galaxy Book2 Pro 36 from March 18, and they are expected to arrive on April 1. The Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 will start at $1,249 and the Galaxy Book2 Pro starts at $1,049. The Galaxy Book2 360 will start at $899 and will be available starting April 1.