A few months ago, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Book5 Pro 360, now it is continuing with the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro. Like its sibling 360, this one is powered by an Intel Lunar Lake processor with an NPU capable of 47 TOPS.
This allows you to run not one but two AI platforms on the laptop: Samsung’s Galaxy AI features are present, as is Microsoft’s Copilot+. This is the first device in the family to have the “AI Select” feature, which is powered by Galaxy AI.
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro
AI Select is similar to Circle to Search: you can circle an image or a piece of text to start a new search. This feature can also be used to perform OCR and copy text from images or to scan a QR code. Keep in mind that this uses Samsung technology rather than Google (like on Galaxy phones).
All this can be achieved with the touchscreen: the Galaxy Book5 Pro is available in 14″ and 16″ formats. In both cases it is a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with Vision Booster and anti-reflection coating.
The NPU is also used for other tasks: Photo Remaster can, for example, upscale old photos. There is also a real-time interpreter function and Note Assist.
The laptop supports Microsoft’s Phone Link, which is the generic way to connect with an Android phone. Galaxy device owners can use custom features like Multi Control (use keyboard and mouse to control phones and tablets), Second Screen (use a tablet as a second monitor), and Quick Share (easily move files, photos, and documents between Galaxy devices).
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro comes with a large battery that will last up to 25 hours. If you spend that time watching videos, you’ll enjoy the sound of four speakers with Dolby Atmos support.
Samsung has improved the webcam with Staggered HDR, which combines multiple different exposures into a single image with lots of dynamic range. This is a common feature on smartphones, but it’s rare to see it on a webcam.
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro
Connectivity options include two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one HDMI 2.1, one USB-A, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a microSD reader.
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro will launch in South Korea on January 2 (no word yet on price). If you sign up now to be notified of the launch, you will receive a discount voucher that can be used between January 2nd and March 31st. The laptop will be available in Gray and Silver colors.
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