AI overload: Samsung just took the wraps off its new Galaxy Book 5 Pro laptop in South Korea and one thing was clear – the company is going all-in on AI. Not only does the laptop boast the kind of AI performance we've come to expect with Intel's new Lunar Lake chips, but it actually sports a bunch of built-in features to make use of it.
Available in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro models are powered by Intel's Core Ultra Processor Series 2 silicon. These devices feature 2.8K AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate. Additionally, Samsung's "Vision Booster" technology promises improved screen visibility, even in challenging lighting conditions.
The laptops also come with quad speakers equipped with discrete tweeters and woofers, along with support for Dolby Atmos. The biggest draw, though, is the eye-popping 25-hour battery life estimate from Samsung. That's a notable step up over last year's Galaxy Book 4 Pro, which offered up to 21 hours of video runtime.
Of course, since these are powered by Lunar Lake CPUs, they come with a dedicated NPU capable of delivering 47 TOPS of AI performance. To make use of this, Samsung has baked AI features throughout the software experience.
One such feature is AI Select, which lets you circle any on-screen element to instantly search the web for information about it. Users can also use it to select text from images and scan QR codes. This laptop is actually the first to gain this feature, which is borrowed from Google's new Circle to Search available on Galaxy phones.
The laptop's webcam gets an AI boost, too, with a special HDR mode that combines multiple exposure levels into one vibrant, high-dynamic range image. Samsung says this results in superior color accuracy and clarity compared to standard webcams.
AI also plays a role in the Photo Remaster utility, which can upscale and enhance low-resolution images. Beyond these features, you get the run-of-the-mill features we've come to expect with the so-called Microsoft Copilot+ PCs, like local AI photo and video editing.
However, some details remain unclear. Samsung has not disclosed specifics regarding pricing, memory, or storage options. What we do know is that the laptop will launch in South Korea on January 2, 2024, and will be available in gray and silver. The company has also been tight-lipped about international availability. One possibility could be a CES 2025 unveil as soon as next month, though if past Galaxy Book releases are any indication, a global rollout might follow by mid-2025.
Samsung's new Galaxy Book 5 Pro laptop is Lunar Lake-powered, claims 25 hours of battery life
