Samsung’s Galaxy Book 5 series blends sleek design, AI-driven enhancements, and exceptional battery life into a premium Windows laptop. In this review, we break down its build quality, display prowess, processing power, real-world endurance, Samsung’s new AI features, pricing tiers, and the latest whispers about upcoming upgrades.
Introduction
Samsung refreshed its Galaxy Book lineup in early 2025 with the Galaxy Book 5, Book 5 Pro, and Book 5 Pro 360 models, all powered by Intel’s new Lunar Lake “Ultra” CPUs aimed at AI-enhanced productivity.These laptops promise thin-and-light designs, vibrant AMOLED screens, and long battery life—plus deep integration with Samsung’s Galaxy AI ecosystem.
Design & Build
The Galaxy Book 5 Pro is housed in a CNC-machined aluminum chassis that feels both sturdy and premium, weighing around 1.23 kg for the 14″ model and 1.56 kg for 16″ . Its hinge allows a full 360° rotation on the Pro 360 variant, seamlessly switching between laptop and tablet modes. The minimal bezels and matte-gray finish make it look as modern as it feels.
Display
All Galaxy Book 5 series laptops feature Samsung’s signature 3K (2880×1800) Dynamic AMOLED panels with up to 500 nits of brightness and a 48–120 Hz adaptive refresh rate . Colors are punchy and blacks are deep, making this one of the best Windows laptop screens available. Touch and S Pen support on the 360 models add creative flexibility.
Performance & AI Features
Under the hood, Core Ultra CPUs combine CPU, GPU, and dedicated NPUs for on-device AI tasks. In benchmarks and real-world multitasking, the Ultra 7 variant in the Pro and Pro 360 delivers smooth performance for productivity workloads, light photo editing, and streaming . Samsung’s Galaxy AI features—like AI Notebook summarization and AI Eraser in Photo Editor—run locally without sending data to the cloud
Battery Life
Samsung claims up to 18 hours of battery life on the Pro 360, and our tests confirmed over 15 hours of video playback at moderate brightness . Standby drain is impressively low—less than 2 % overnight—thanks to aggressive power gating . If portability matters, the Galaxy Book 5 truly delivers.
Price & Value
The base Galaxy Book 5 (Intel Core Ultra 5, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) starts at US $1,099.99, while the Book 5 Pro (Core Ultra 7, 16 GB/1 TB) is $1,649.99. The Pro 360 model adds S Pen support and convertible hinges for $1,699.99 . Compared to competitors, Samsung’s premium styling and AI extras justify the slight price premium for power users.
Rumors & What’s Next
Whispers suggest a Galaxy Book 5 Ultra model is in the works, likely with AMD Ryzen options and further AI-accelerated chips. Samsung may also introduce brighter panels (>600 nits) and improved webcams—still one of the few weak spots critics note . Keep an eye on Samsung’s IFA announcements this fall.
Conclusion
The Samsung Galaxy Book 5 series packs cutting-edge AI features, stunning AMOLED displays, and exceptional battery life into sleek, portable frames. Whether you choose the base model, the Pro, or the convertible Pro 360, you’re getting a top-tier Windows laptop—one that’s only going to get better as Samsung fine-tunes its AI ecosystem.
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