Samsung has unveiled its latest lineup of laptops – Galaxy Book2 Pro series and Book2 Business. These laptops focus on versatility and security for when you use these outside your home.
Galaxy Book2 Pro Series
The Galaxy Book2 Pro series of laptops feature 12th gen Intel processors coupled with best-in-class thin and light designs for balancing mobility and power.
The laptop is equipped with a 1080p HD webcam that has AI noise-canceling paired with an AMOLED display. This is to ensure that you can use your laptop with ease even when you are outdoors.
In addition, the Galaxy Book2 Pro series offers these updates:
- Link to Windows / Microsoft Your Phone – pairs your Galaxy smartphone to your Galaxy Book2 Pro series device, now offers Recent Apps, allowing users to swipe up on their Windows 11 taskbar to check their smartphone’s status and even select their most recently used smartphone apps to use directly on their desktops.
- Samsung Multi Control – use your Galaxy Book2 Pro series’ keyboard and trackpad while navigating on your Galaxy Tab S8 screen for seamless interactions across devices.
- Private Share – makes sharing sensitive work documents to colleagues easier than ever. It creates timed links with increased security options based on blockchain technology including view-only access, disabling screen capture abilities while viewing, and fully revoking access, so users keep full control of their files even after sharing.
- Quick Share – can be used to send large files with the new Link Sharing option, which generates an easily shareable link that recipients can access to quickly share content from PC to other devices.
- The Galaxy Book2 Pro series also serves as the perfect hub for your SmartThings compatible devices. Turn on the lights, set the temperature, or check your security cams all from the convenience of the SmartThings Dashboard. With the new Bixby voice control functionality, you can control your IoT devices with the convenience of voice prompts. Plus, with SmartThings Find, if a user misplaces their Galaxy Book2 Pro series device, they can quickly locate it even if it is currently turned off.
Detailed specs are as follows:
| Component | Galaxy Book2 Pro 13.3-inch | Galaxy Book2 Pro 15.6-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 304.4 x 199.9 x 11.2mm | 355.4 x 225.8 x 11.7mm (internal graphics) 355.4 x 225.8 x 13.2 (external graphics) |
| Weight | 0.87kg | 1.1kg (internal graphics) 1.17kg (external graphics) |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Display | AMOLED, FHD (1920 x 1080) | AMOLED , FHD (1920 x 1080) |
| CPU | 12th Gen Inter Core Processor (i7/i5) (Intel Evo) | 12th Gen Inter Core Processor (i7/i5) (Intel Evo) |
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Arc Graphics |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11 ax, 2×2, Bluetooth v5.1 | 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11 ax, 2×2, Bluetooth v5.1 |
| Color | Silver, Graphite | Silver, Graphite |
| Memory | 8/16/32GB LPDDR5 | 8/16/32GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | Up to 1TB (NVMe SSD) | Up to 1TB (NVMe SSD) |
| Camera/Mic | FHD 1080p/Dual Array Mic | FHD 1080p/Dual Array Mic |
| Audio | Stereo 2 x max 4W (Smart AMP), Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos | Stereo 2 x max 5W (Smart AMP), Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos |
| Keyboard | Island Type with Backlit | 3-row Numeric, Island Type with Backlit |
| Battery | 63Wh | 68Wh |
| Adaptor | 65W USB Type-C Adapter | 65W USB Type-C Adapter |
| Authentication | Fingerprint on Power Key | Fingerprint on Power Key |
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4 (1), USB Type-C (1), USB 3.2 (1),HDMI (1), 3.5pi Headphone/Mic, microSD | Thunderbolt 4 (1), USB Type-C (1), USB 3.2 (1), HDMI (1), 3.5pi Headphone/Mic, microSD,nano SIM (Optional) slot |
Component | Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13.3-inch | Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 15.6-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 302.5 x 202 x 11.5mm | 354.85 x 227.97 x 11.9mm |
| Weight | 1.04kg | 1.41kg |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Display | 13.3-inch FHD Super AMOLED (16:9 ratio),Up to 500nit (HDR),120% Color Volume (DCI-P3),HDR 1,000,000:1FHD (1920 x 1080) | 15.6-inch FHD Super AMOLED (16:9 ratio),Up to 500nit (HDR),120% Color Volume (DCI-P3),HDR 1,000,000:1FHD (1920 x 1080) |
| CPU | 12th Gen Intel Core Processors (i7/i5) (Intel EVO) | 12th Gen Intel Core Processors (i7/i5) (Intel EVO) |
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11 ax 2×2, Bluetooth v5.1 | Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11 ax 2×2, Bluetooth v5.1 |
| Color | Silver, Graphite, Burgundy | Silver, Graphite, Burgundy |
| Memory | 8/16/32GB (LPDDR5) | 8/16/32GB (LPDDR5) |
| Storage | 256/512GB, 1TB SSD | 256/512GB, 1TB SSD |
| Camera/Mic | FHD 1080p / Dual Array Mic | FHD 1080p / Dual Array Mic |
| Audio | Stereo 2 x max 4W (Smart AMP), Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos | Stereo 2 x max 5W (Smart AMP), Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos |
| Keyboard | Island Type with Backlit | 3-row Numeric, Island Type with Backlit |
| Battery | In-box (8.2 x 7.7 x 144.84mm, 7.9g) | In-box (8.2 x 7.7 x 144.84mm, 7.9g) |
| Adaptor | 63Wh (Typical) | 68Wh (Typical) |
| Authentication | Fingerprint on Power Key | Fingerprint on Power Key |
| Ports | Thunderbolt™ 4 (1), USB Type-C (2), Headphone/Mic, microSD | Thunderbolt 4 (1), USB Type-C (2), Headphone/Mic, microSD |
| Solution | Private Share, Bixby, Quick Share, SmartThings, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Second screen, Easy Bluetooth Connection, Samsung Notes & Gallery | Private Share, Bixby, Quick Share, SmartThings, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Second screen, Easy Bluetooth Connection, Samsung Notes & Gallery |
Galaxy Book2 Business
Next up is the Galaxy Book2 Busines which is built for hybrid work environments. This laptop is built on the vPro platform that is packed with advanced security and productivity features.
The laptop includes security features like Intel Hardware Shield Technology and Microsoft Secured-Core PC (SCPC) to protect your laptop’s BIOS and from kernel and firmware attacks so that malicious programs cannot corrupt your system.
Here are the detailed specs:
| Component | Galaxy Book2 Business |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 326.4 x 213.8 x 19.92mm |
| Weight | 1.51kg |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
| Display | 14-inch, FHD, Anti-Glare |
| CPU | Intel vPro with 12th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processors /12th Gen Intel Core i3 or i5 or i7 processors |
| GPU | Intel UHD GraphicsIntel Iris Xᵉ GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce MX570 A |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E |
| Color | Graphite |
| Memory | 8/16/32/64GB |
| Storage | 256/512GB, 1TB |
| Camera/Mic | FHD 1080p + IR / Dual MIC |
| Audio | Stereo Speaker, Dolby ATMOS |
| Battery | 51.5Wh |
| Adaptor | USB-C 65W |
| Authentication | IR Camera, Fingerprint Power Key |
| Ports | USB-C (1), USB-A (2), Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.0,RJ45, Headphone / Mic, uSD, Kensington Lock |
For more information about the Galaxy Book2 Pro series and Book2 Business prices and availability, click here.
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