Samsung’s Galaxy book range has been considered one of MacBook’s perfect alternatives, thanks to its portability and versatile character. Last year Galaxy Book 4 Pro 360 even won our internal gadget awards NDTV 360 in Best Laptop Category 2 in 1. This year, Samsung took the new Galaxy Book 5 series, incorporating the Galaxy there in the mixture.
THE The range comes in three skus – Galaxy Book 5 Pro, Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 and Galaxy Book 5 360 – All Intel Lunar Processor. Talking about prices, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro was released in India at a starting price of RS. 1,31,990, while the cost of the Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 model starts in RS. 1.55.990. The book of Galaxy 5 360, the cheapest of the track, released at a starting price of RS. 1,14,990.
I have the Galaxia 5 Pro Book For this review. And what do you get out of the box? A reliable package that must meet all work and packaging demands in excellent display and decent configuration of speakers for your multimedia needs. But did it beat others in the same price segment? Let me answer this in this review.
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro Design and Display: Designed for daily productivity
- Weight – 1.23 kg (14 inches)
- Thickness – 11.6 mm
- Screen Resolution – 2880×1800 Pixels WQXGA+ AMOLED with 120Hz update rate
The book Galaxy 5 Pro is Samsung’s latest offer in the premium, lean and light category. At 1.23 kg, the 14-inch machine is lightweight, prioritizing mobility for target consumers. Measuring only 11.6 mm, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro can enter some of the smaller backpacks. It comes in a single gray option and is minimalist in design. It must be loved by those who love soft colors.
The laptop weighs 1.23 kg
The retail box includes a C -type cable to C, along with a load adapter, and I enjoyed the overall galaxy book 5 pro packaging due to its discreet brand. At first glance, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro looks like a premium laptop and means business. The lid is easy to open with just one hand, and the metallic finish offers a solid feeling. Compared to the 16 inch version of the Galaxy Book 5 Pro, the 14 inch is much easier for portability and moving tasks. Upon reviewing the laptop, I had the opportunity to use it while moving on Delhi’s subway, and it was easy to handle along the way.
The hinge also looks solid and does not balance during typing. Overall, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro model (not 360 degrees) was designed with mind professionals, and does not disappoint.
One of the reasons why people prefer that this laptop is their display. The 14 -inch AMOLED 3K screen is first and main series. Samsung is known for its views, and the Galaxy Book 5 Pro also does not disappoint. The monitor supports Touch, which is an additional advantage at this price – a feature that is missing throughout the MacBook line. To top it off, Samsung added a 120Hz update rate, showing the Galaxy Book 5 pro ideal multimedia. It also has an anti-reflexive coating, which means using it under direct sunlight will be smooth. The panel is bright, the text looks clear and pop colors – making the Galaxy Book 5 pro an ideal choice for compulsively watching or surfing the internet for your work tasks. The frames around the screen, however, are still the same as the Galaxy Book 4 Pro.
At 11.6 mm, the book Galaxy 5 Pro is slim
To shorten the story, if you are in the market of a laptop that offers solid design and uncompromising display quality, don’t look for the Galaxy Book 5 Pro anymore.
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro, TouchPad, Speakers and WebCam
- Keyboard – Full size with numerical key (background keyboard)
- TouchPad – ClickPad
- Speakers -Quad -speakers (Woofer Max 5 WX2 and Tweeter 3.3wx2) with Dolby atmos
- Webcam – 2 megapixel camera (1080p FHD), digital double matrix microphone
Going to the keyboard experience, the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro features a full size keyboard on the 14 -inch model. The 16 inch model, on the other hand, offers a block of numbers to the right of the keyboard, thanks to the additional property. It provides a white background light that can be adjusted and even turned off. To type, the keyboard is good thanks to the good trip, although not as good as some of the thickest models available on the market. For example, Lenovo’s ThinkPad models pack a better keyboard.
The trackpad area is huge and there is a enough area to rest the palm as it typed. The trackpad is good, offering fast action and not disturbing typing – extra brownie points for this.
The 14 -inch model receives a 3K AMOLED screen with a 120Hz update rate
Samsung says the Galaxy 5 Pro book features a quarrel configuration, which is enough to convey or watch YouTube videos in a medium-sized room. It also features Dolby Atmos, which is reassuring. However, due to the laptop slim profile, the audio output has no bass, although it is high, and I had no problems clearly. I think manufacturers need to commit to some aspects to maintain small devices.
Talking about WebCam, the 2 megapixel camera is decent for work calls and you also get additional Samsung tools to improve quality. I would like Samsung to offer a physical shutter to disable the webcam – it could have been an interesting addition to privacy. It is one of the best webcams available in this price range and is significantly better than what Macs offer for the same price.
The Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro microphone is great for meetings and can deal with the environment in the background.
The laptop is available in a single gray option in India
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro Performance: meets everyday needs
- Processor – Intel Core Ultra 7 processor (Series 2)
- RAM and Storage – 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB
- Supports Copilot (dedicated key)
- Chart – Intel Arc 140V GPU (8 GB)
- Doors-1XHDMI 2.1, 2xthunderbolt 4, 1xusb3.2, MicroSD multimedia card reader and 1xHeadphone Oct/Mic-in Combin
The Galaxy Book 5 Pro is an ideal daily life, which means that it can support everything you play related to your workflows, whether multitasking, various browser guides, a little photoshop editing or more tasks. Intel Core Ultra Serial 2 (Lunar Lake) processors are known for their task mastery for these purposes.
The laptop receives a Copilot+PC experience
However, the moment you try to intensive AAA titles, you see the book Galaxy 5 Pro stuttering and struggling to recover your breath. This is not strictly done for game purposes. The laptop can handle light games, but the moment you try to load AAA titles, you will see how fast the laptop warms up and even the fan noise becomes audible.
I tested the Galaxy Book Pro using our synthetic benchmarks set, and here’s how it came out.
| Benchmark | Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition | Asus Zenbook S 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 Single Core | 1457 | 1850 | 1917 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi Core | 10233 | 10467 | 15,776 |
| Geekbench 6 Single Core | 2876 | 2690 | 2,712 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi Core | 11898 | 11119 | 12732 |
| PC Mark 10 | 7345 | 7253 | 4451 |
| 3dmark night raid | 32983 | 33860 | 27,358 |
| 3Dmark CPU Profile | 6023 | 5861 | 7,446 |
| 3dmark steel nomad | 3456 | 3227 | 3,287 |
| Crystaldidmark | 6081.22 MB/S (Read) /4233.32 MB/S (Recording) | 6151.16 MB/S (Read) /4662.65 MB/S (recording) | 5066.63 MB/S (Read) /3609.52 MB/S (Recording) |
In addition to regular tasks, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro also stands out in roles that you can continue on your Galaxy smartphone. Yes, the perfect connection enhances the general workflow when in the same ecosystem. Features like Multi Control, which allow the functionality of dragging and releasing on your smartphone and laptop Galaxy, fast sharing, AI selection and file and call synchronization, make book 5 pro a true everyday companion. Most IA features are enigmatic and it will not be something you will use frequently. Ai Select is a circle feature to search for your laptop, allowing the search with a single click. The remastering of photos, on the other hand, uses AI to improve the images when activated.
If you are already using a state -of -the -art Samsung Galaxy device, it is much better to opt for book 5 Pro, as it offers several laptop continuity features. The Samsung Settings app in book 5 Pro will remember the UI settings screen on your Galaxy phone. Family alternatives and options make it great for daily use. If you do not have a Galaxy smartphone, you will lose most of these features. In this case, you can only use features like the phone link, which allows you to reflect the screen and receive notifications from your phone. The battery configuration on the Samsung Settings Screen allows battery protection and allows you to define the loading stop by 80%. You can also choose modes on the same settings page, including high performance, optimized, silent and silent.
The Galaxy Book 5 Pro comes with a decent number of connectivity ports, so you should not miss them. The digital print scanner on / off button is fast and is one of the most reliable biometrics we have used in a laptop for a long time.
The laptop receives a high -tuft configuration with the Dolby Atmos support
Overall, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro is an ideal work machine for all your professional needs, and you can bet on it.
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro Battery: Decent, maximum
- Capacity – 63.1Wh (Li -ion)
- Charger – Quick Charging Adapter (included in the box)
The 14 -inch model packs a 63.1Wh battery that lasts 6 to 8 hours at most. It’s good enough to take it to all your work change, and that’s not bad. However, when compared to MAC with Apple Silicon, the book Galaxy 5 Pro is left behind.
However, the addition of a fast load adapter means that the Galaxy Book 5 Pro can charge from 0 to 60% in less than 60 minutes, which is impressive. In several loading tests I conducted, the book Galaxy 5 Pro has been able to charge up to 35% in less than 30 minutes. The Galaxy 5 Pro book takes approximately 80-90 minutes to completely load, according to my internal tests. A bonus is that the load adapter is light and not a heavy brick, which is usually the case of laptops in this price range.
The book Galaxy 5 Pro receives a full -size keyboard
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro Review: Veredict
The Galaxy Book 5 Pro is a great work laptop for all your professional needs. It is even an excellent choice for students who work in tasks related to their studies. The laptop offers a great combination of solid construction and impressive display, while the Intel Lunar Lake processor will not disappoint it in daily tasks.
However, if you like games, look elsewhere, as the Galaxy Book 5 Pro has its limitations, and games are the biggest heel in Achilles. Currently, the most lol is being sold. 126,990, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro is an excellent Windows 11 machine for those looking for Mac alternatives. It marks all the right boxes and emerges as a laptop designed for users who are always moving. Battery life is not the largest strength of the Galaxy Book 5 Pro, but it is not a business break at all.
For those already in the Galaxy ecosystem, the addition of the Galaxy Book 5 Pro will be a bonus and you will love continuity features. For alternatives, you can consider 15 inch MacBook AirAvailable in RS. 124,900, or the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7iLike this, Available in RS. 125,000 windows in execution 11.