Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro Review | Ultra-slim 16-inch Macbook Air rival

[@dgblkbelt]

Thanks for showing the lid/hinge opening angle! So many reviewers skip this but some of us actually care whether it can open 180 degrees, even if it's not a 2-in-1.

[@BossToastMaker]

Out of curiosity, what application does the 180 degrees give? In what scenarios is that preferable?

[@dgblkbelt]

@@BossToastMaker Using a stand to hold it vertical for eye level typing and/or positioning with a second monitor. In particular, what I like to do is use a typical double slot stand to make a stacked 2x 16" monitor setup this way--something like the Flow X16 or LG Gram 16 2-in-1 on top and a USB-C mobile monitor on bottom. Very useful for working on the go, more comfortable than just using the built-in keyboard and an external monitor off to the side. Of course then you need an external keyboard... I use the ThinkPad Trackpoint II when I'm traveling, small and the classic red pointer is easy to use in your lap.

[@BossToastMaker]

@@dgblkbelt Ooh, now that’s a clever use of that feature!

[@aymanisam]

The bad trackpad sensitivity might be due to a windows setting in the trackpad section that has the sensitivity as low

[@DieBestenGetestet]

As a product designer I'd prefer thin bottom bezzle. Looks better. And I also would prefer body edges with the same thickness around the laptop. Offers more space for battery. The screen wobbles a little bit too much and is too glossy.

[@amaranto2282]

The touchpad problem is from Windows not from the device, it happens in an especific version of Windows 11

[@amrabdelaziz6923]

Any solution for that so far? 😐

[@seanriley6911]

Loved the review, certainly got me thinking when I upgrade to my next purchase, I have the S8 Ultra with the keyboard and a monitor too, which is great. Definitely thinking about this next year or if they bring out the next model to this, like the Hybrid compatibility of it as a Laptop or Tablet for my use. The Samsung Keyboard with the S8 Ultra is starting to make a few typo errors, so that's what got me thinking also. Great, Honest, positive review.🙏

[@tionnevirgo1958]

The last Samsung Book I purchased 2 years ago the speaker was horribly low and the functionality was bad. The curser does not work at times and after a while the laptop cannot be used without having it plugged in. @samsung I was surprised at the quality of the laptop which cost me in over £1500. The support I received from I purchased the laptop was poor and I just gave up in the end.

[@monzerfaisal3673]

Probably just a bad one. It's best to test all the limitations asap so you can return it. Otherwise, I try to fix it myself. I just assume the solution exists and search "how to fix (my problem)"

[@aloowakp]

I have the pro 360 (delivered 8th Feb'23) and the touchpad works perfectly fine, never had a single issue like the ones you shown (and I'm using stock windows settings), I'd check with samsung cause it almost feels like it's faulty (or you need to update drivers). Disagree re keyboard, I can't get up to speed with it at all and making quite a lot of type-o's, it's a massive downgrade from surface book I had before, but apart from that it's a brilliant laptop

[@spashe]

Please please please tell me more about the sound of the fans, that's m'y 1st criteria... Like just brothing internet wi some tabs or even some sessions of tabs, and maybe music in the backgroud. Do you see the laptop randomly actuvate the fans sometimes ? Or NEVER and totally quite (a part for a huge task of course). Some nice laptop they stay quiet always unless you launch a game or something, but most of laptops unfortunately enven if you do nothing just being on the desktop the fans become crazy with no sense. Many many thanks for your answer ::

[@candybears0758]

I want the asking you about gaming is it good ?

[@aloowakp]

@@candybears0758 it's a work laptop, don't use it for gaming so don't know, but without separate gpu I wouldn't expect it to be any good

[@candybears0758]

@@aloowakp did you try to play Minecraft or some game in ?

[@frederikcamilodahl3551]

@@spasheI have a book 2 pro, and I think that it is insanely quiet. But I am used to gaming laptops, so maybe you have other standards

[@zeuronplana8541]

Which Hollywood movie is that?

[@Nate-zy5ce]

Great stuff. Just wondering, if I go the 360 route, which apparently has more ventilation in the back in case that's relevant, and up it to 512GB SSD and 16GB RAM with the 13th gen i7, will that help increase the battery life beyond the 7hrs you reference here with the non-360, and if so roughly by how much? Thanks. And thumbs up to this video review. (Note: I am deciding between the 16" Book3 Pro or Pro 360, with the 13th gen i7, 16GB RAM and likely 512GB SSD instead of 1T)

[@Jatav79602]

which one you bought?

[@Nate-zy5ce]

I never bought. So here I am a year later considering the newest models that just came out, between the new Samsung and the new 16" Dell XPS.@@Jatav79602

[@AdamKJ]

Great review. Do you find the screen wobbles when typing? The hinge didn't seem super tight.

[@frederikcamilodahl3551]

Is is super stable on the book 2 pro

[@hosseindianati7798]

gonna buy this one

[@IzzatAzka]

bro i hope you also review the galaxy book 3 Ultra, i consider that for my replacing my lenovo legion laptop

[@JimKanaris]

Always entertaining! A real "banger" of a review! LOL As for the device, it's going to be the Ultra for me. The integrated graphics just doesn't cut it for an amateur content creator with a penchant for moderate gaming. I hate putting down this kind of cash for fps that make me squeal like a ninny.

[@ridmadissanayake5201]

get a mac air

[@PlazDreamweaver]

@@ridmadissanayake5201 M2 is an integrated graphics card (SOC). So no, it's not good for 3D development, 3D rendering, game development, and gaming. Anything CPU intensive, the M2 will excel. But for any GPU-intensive tasks, the M2 is no better than Intel Integrated SOCs.

[@ridmadissanayake5201]

@@PlazDreamweaver I thought m2 GPU was equivalent to rtx 3060 above .

[@calm2584]

but this laptop beats m2 air if battery ain't a concern

[@Ronnie-Ellz]

Finally gramps, someone made the pc review, I have been waiting for this

[@jbocaneg17611]

Great review. Would you consider doing a Book 2 to book 3 comparison review? Thank you!

[@Yo-vv7iy]

Hi ! Great review! Could you compare it to Asus OLED ?

[@Johnmims65]

@Tech Spurt I just got the Galaxy tab s8 ultra last week and wondering if I'm missing out on the Galaxy books 3 pro cause I can still return. Or will I be fine keeping the tab? I just need something to listen to music on, watch KZbin and Netflix, and do emails and web browsing.

[@abitofeverything6841]

The sensitivity of the keypad can be adjusted the basic of users know this... "pointing device properties - pointer options " nice review tho 👌 👏

[@Abhijeet_Biswas]

When will Samsung Galaxy just Book 3 will be available to buy?

[@GustavoMarques]

1:32 This screen shakes too much! Seems fragile! I bought a Book2 Pro recently and gave up on the order because of it.

[@Johnmims65]

Tech Spurt I just got the Galaxy tab s8 ultra last week and wondering if I'm missing out on the Galaxy books 3 pro cause I can still return. Or will I be fine keeping the tab? I just need something to listen to music on, watch KZbin and Netflix, and do emails and web browsing.

[@amirmousawi9156]

The s8 tab is better for your usage.

[@MrSolvalou]

8GB of RAM in a 1200€+ plus laptop is absolutely unforgivable in 2023

[@levaarsanchez739]

Any recommendations mate? I'm looking to buy a powerful laptop around that price

[@netnomad47]

i checked the Samsung website. they don't have an 8gb version. Only 16gb and 32gb

[@amerikanmaikel]

apple is laughing of that

[@austinmcmichael5576]

Just like 8gb of ram in a $1200 flagship phone by them 🤷

[@MrSolvalou]

@@netnomad47 On German Samsung website they offer 8/256 variants of Book3, Book3 Pro and Book3 Pro 360, priced respectively at 1299€, 1699€, 1799€, absolutely disgusting pricing for 8GB of soldered memory.

[@trexon1861]

very interested in this Notebook so thanks for the review. I just can't decide if I want to get the 14 or 16-inch model

[@harishthiruppathi830]

Get the 16 inch as it's more useful, 14 is compact

[@N.K.---]

Samsung is love 💖

[@CG-ql5rr]

I love the way he talks, straight from the pub 🤪

[@WeFixTvs]

Thats a nice video again, thanks

[@cripstick4336]

Looks interesting it seems like there are so many good value laptops that are all let down by a not so great screen Which is a deal breaker for me since I will mainly be using it for lightroom

[@monzerfaisal3673]

Is this AMOLED with perfect blacks, 120% SRGB and 90% DCI-P3? Personally I don't know a better laptop screen other than MacBook

[@NicoGee1]

@@monzerfaisal3673100% This Samsung has an incredable screen tbh. Don’t know if “Cripstick” might be refering to someting else..

[@JayJay-qh9ry]

where can i get the wallpaper?

[@andersostholm812]

Hello. Which films are you showing in the video?

[@MichaelW1959]

I'm pretty interested. Currently have an HP Envy and while it still works ok, it is more than few years old and I've had to replace the drive once already.

[@FaerieDust]

I miss the days of replaceable laptop parts. RIP upgradeable RAM 😢

[@tjey379]

It is a beautiful device, I quit, like the packaging and the price is high though not surprising considering the brand , what material is the casing made of anyway?

[@hosseindianati7798]

fully machined aluminum, the lid and deck

[@tjey379]

@@hosseindianati7798 wow, it's bullet proof ( virtually ) hence a just price . Thanks things like this make me wish that I had. UK income.

[@nrayx11]

where you get these wallpapers from?

[@Shagrathhhh]

alphacoders

[@paugirones6083]

You talked about photo editing performance/benchmark, but I'm also curious about Premiere Pro and After Effects benchmarks. Is there anyone who knows if this laptop has good video editing performance?

[@_JakeC91]

Are you able to download steam on this? I know it's a stupid question, but I'm not that clued up on technology as I used to be.😢

[@jeand.2439]

Merci pour ce review, je pense acheter le pro 360

[@badnai]

Will you do a review of the 360 Model?

[@chaseivey28]

Hinge doesn't look like it supports the screen well looks like it's bouncy or shaky when you touch it....

[@BL2L]

Hello, I have a question and I hope you can help me. What is the difference between the Galaxy Book 3 por and the Galaxy Book 3 por 360? Does the pro play games, but only the 360 ​​because I can't find anyone playing games on the por, all clips are about the 360

[@jonwilliams6996]

The 360 has a 360 degree hinge so you can use it like a tablet. You can play games on it, just nothing too intensive as it only has Iris XE graphics.

[@ovaidwani]

Where to get that background wallpaper

[@ItsMeProday83]

Terrible screen wobble as I can see :(

[@loyal4theway159]

Samsung is killin it lately

[@PainfulEditz]

GIVE ME THIS LAPTOP WITH THE 4070 😭 why can't I have both

[@raheemdot]

@@PainfulEditz You can have it with the 4070. Just get the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra. It's the same design language, screen size etc.

[@malman_is_boiiii]

@@PainfulEditz get the book 3 ultra then

[@PainfulEditz]

@@malman_is_boiiii no 360 touchscreen though 💀

[@ridinglemon12345]

Where to buy this black colour version in the UK

[@spashe]

Please anyone know how behave the fans ? Like going crazy suddenly for nothing, just being on the destkop, or the inverse you can have 4 sessions of Chrome with each 50 taps and the pc remaines totally silent (oh my legion 5 pro

[@Thedale_uk]

Would this be fine for 4k video editing

[@michaelchan1876]

Any book ultra review?

[@markpolo7]

a shiny screen on laptops is a misunderstanding and a crime.

[@jonwilliams6996]

You can buy matte screen protectors (something you'll probably want on a device this expensive anyway).

[@chideramolokwu9558]

Does it have family link

[@danycardenas1614]

How many nits is the screen?

[@chaseivey28]

Stroking it softly stroking it lightly 😅😅😅

[@kingjosh3451]

Where did you get those chainsaw man wallpapers?

[@entertainsremy6808]

Uncle sport on the beat!! 🌚

[@treas9048]

The true banging widows laptop. Also great vid

[@user-bh1vh1ic2q]

You wouldn't believe why I subscribed to this... and it's not the video.

[@sachinSingh-ex8bd]

Prics and bettry time ??

[@amitprajapaati]

Windows 11 Pro or Home? I tried to get details form SAMSUNG website and Customer care but Negative.

[@girardontimothee2793]

Windows Home

[@bittripper3530]

No thanks to the glossy screen, it will be awful to use if you cannot control the lighting

[@yervandpapazyan4473]

Everyone says HDMI port is 1.4 but on web page it says HDMI 2.0, i do not understand is it 1.4 or 2.0 ?

[@grapejelly7]

I think samsung release different version in different country, us web says it is hdmi 2.0 in galaxy book3 pro and ultra, but on Korea and Hong Kong web, however, it says hdmi 1.4 on pro and hdmi 2.0 on ultra

[@grapejelly7]

And that's why Korean unboxing said they hope samsung got hdmi2.0 on pro But Korea version, galaxy book3 pro got 32gb ram!

[@jonwilliams6996]

There are different versions, my 360 (960QFG) has HDMI 2.0 and the Iris XE graphics has 96 execution units, there is another model with HDMI 1.4 and 80 execution units (and probably other differences I am unaware of).

[@onnieraycar]

Where's the 5G connectivity for productivity/efficiency?

[@jonwilliams6996]

On the 360 version.

[@RajaRamGurungRaza]

comparision video along with the MAC book pro is needed.

[@sispilacopa]

Whyy those bezels omg they dont know what symetri is?

[@maggiemaggie7668]

How much pliz

[@aliiiiii.n]

Best purchase ever

[@thenewdesign]

It really is 120Hz? I can't seem to find any info on that on their site, do you know if the 360 version is too?

[@thenewdesign]

@@thepriusgod So nice! I just found out you can get the 360 w/ a 5G SIM slot, am working w/ Samsung chat support as we speak to order that variant. Finallllyyyyyyyyy, I can live that life

[@aloowakp]

yup, windows runs it as dynamic 60Hz or 120Hz

[@thenewdesign]

@@aloowakp Interesting. This runs terribly on the M1 MacBook Pro I have, wondering if Windows figured out when to switch

[@filmcharlie]

How ethical is this laptop? Have their been many reports about the factory they use? Is Samsung using a China factory or one in South Korea?

[@purebreeds]

samsung is a korean brand ....

[@filmcharlie]

They make laptops and products in China @@purebreeds

[@FlyanTV]

I know that USB type A feels outdated in 2023 and we should be grateful for getting at least one of them. However, I'm looking for a laptop that I can use as an actual professional. I need to plug in all kinds of equipment that will not come with Type C for another decade at least. Please give me at least 2x Type A if you call it a professional laptop!

[@vivek100780]

Does it have 2 SSD slots

[@grapejelly7]

Yes

[@filmcharlie]

hows this for 4k video editing?

[@jonwilliams6996]

Probably not good enough for anything professional because of the integrated graphics, it might be alright for casual use though, the rest of the specs are quite good.

[@filmcharlie]

agreed, plus I assume they have locked the laptop so you can't open it for upgrading the RAM/components or making repairs in the future anyway@@jonwilliams6996

[@adityamisra7702]

Can anyone help me with the shows he was showing in background.... 😅😅😅All of them looked good 😅😅😅 laptop was also good

[@akshitkhokhar9118]

can anybody tell me about he i5 model is good or not

[@991106kk]

That bottom bezzle screams for a 3:2 display, just like the Surface-series.

[@aloowakp]

or move the screen bit lower and add windows hello...

[@fawzi199910]

make a video vs Gaming

[@BoyWithUke_officals]

Bruh ur video title say's macbook air 16 but it's supposed to say macbook pro 16.

[@rinordardani5603]

What does this mean? :''Plus, get up to $300 instant trade-in credit.''

[@wethepeoplegh]

Samsung is king. Undoubtedly.

[@anaselfatihmohammed1832]

Is the samsung s23 worth buying?

[@amirmousawi9156]

Yes

[@viscountorganswales5334]

NO!

[@RatchetRorschach]

if you're wealthy

[@osiris7945]

@@amirmousawi9156 clearly no lol, stick with s22 ultra, not much of differences. s22 still a killer phond by far.

[@Notinuse664]

It is a really good looking computer 💻

[@preciado101]

The touchpad is still a problem!!

[@SonglyWryt.Bon-Burr]

When did the wakandans fight the blue people from avatar.

[@alc7118]

I read that these Notebooks often get screencracks at normal use. Thats terrible. Did it happen to any of u?

[@jonwilliams6996]

It's not a problem with careful handling. From what I've seen, the cracks are mostly from people gripping it tightly at the hinge near the centre of the laptop causing the casing to flex inwards and crack the screen. I've had mine a while and have no issues picking it up gently there to put it in/take it out of its cover, but it's safer to grab it near the corners if you are a bit on the clumsy side.

[@masoudmirmohammadi3479]

good enough for a cozy cafe😍

[@aa-hp6zr]

why can't Samsung just make a surface pro competitor

[@openbabel]

Samsung is really running out or ideas across their range. Repackaging yesterday just shows they have nothing to offer with the same od tired windows 11 setup.. Looks like e waste, does it have PWM or linux ?

[@hezronchimbili-np3yv]

Samsung products are the best can I have one as gift

[@timvlogtv512]

In Canada, I couldn't find the normal Book 3 pro.... There was only book 3 pro 360

[@lordtardar4639]

Exactly, so weird. A whole family of laptops missing.

[@dennisk8733]

Lovely to see Samsung keeping it going. But to be a valid rival to the MacBook lineup, it has to drastically be better in battery life

[@NicoGee1]

Huh? Insanely battery life on this. U tipsy?

[@ptbauro]

​@@NicoGee1it's 7 hours 'only' MacBook pro can offer 16hrs easily on medium to light usage.

[@hosseindianati7798]

@@ptbauro I don't think that x86 architecture can achieve the Macbook battery life that uses ARM. You exchange battery life for other things. Intel core i7 1360p easily competes with the M2 processor.

[@choiyoungsu7249]

@@ptbauro Most intel laptops will only give you around 7~10 hours depending on what you do. Macbooks have always had high battery life cause of ARM however, macbooks are insanely over priced when you start talking about other specifications.

[@syedmuhammadhannanali5893]

Interested yes, broke after recently getting my lovely new s22u also yes XD

[@lores996]

So bad you didn't go for the 23 ultra. Much better in terms of performance and battery

[@syedmuhammadhannanali5893]

@@lores996 I totally would have waited but my OnePlus 3t kicked the bucket a lil too early

[@absolute_tk]

It can’t be rival to macbook since the architecture is still x86-based and having even worse trackpad💀

[@jonwilliams6996]

I got the "massive fuckoff tablet" version 😂, it's great for digital artwork.

[@talutbajwa283]

6:18 Ayo

[@RajaRamGurungRaza]

Samsung devices are very expensive. the laptop with num pad is not good some of the keys like end, home,+ and - are missing. Storage option not beating the mobile phones. Today's laptop need at least 1 TB.

[@HMClagi]

Tech Spurt? Tech Spam! I like your style and I congratulate you on your channel's formula, but everything in every video is good. Now even the Galaxy Bloat. Mildest critique is mild and standard. Not reviews at all. More like product introductions. Thanks for that, though.

[@EmuEmuchu]

P series chip at this price isn't acceptable to me

[@1337CRUSH9R]

HDMI 1.4

[@cartist3019]

samsung on dell xps path

[@AhmadQ.81]

Simply skip and wait for next release.

[@kennybacchus1488]

Samsung. Galaxy book 3. Pro. Review slim. 16. Inch.

[@RynaxAlien]

They should have used QLED displays. OLED will burn in and have dead pixel issue.

[@jonwilliams6996]

OLED burn in is an over exaggerated issue for the most part and once you've seen the screen, you won't want the QLED anyway.

[@RynaxAlien]

@@jonwilliams6996 QLED was awesome display and I have used it in workplace

[@wego-k4811]

I see you're an anime fan 😂👍

[@RyeRyeL]

If they bother to release an AMD version, sure. Intel can sod off.

[@N.K.---]

Intel is op

[@RyeRyeL]

@@N.K.--- Intel is Overheat more like. Ryzen 4000 mobile and up destroys intel on thermal, power draw and performance.

[@N.K.---]

@@RyeRyeLuse decent cooling systems

[@eugenegutu]

If SAMSUNG could skin windows 11 to ONE IU they should as exclusive