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Samsung’s 2023 Galaxy Unpacked event was all about the Ultras, with the updated Galaxy S23 version joined by a brand-new Galaxy Book Ultra. But the latter was just one of four new laptops announced by Samsung, and the other three, cheaper options are likely to be more popular. They include the Galaxy Book3 Pro, a regular clamshell laptop available with either a 14-or 16-inch screen.
None of these are touchscreens, and they don’t have the S Pen support we’ve come to associate with Galaxy Book range. And although I just said ‘cheaper’, the Book3 Pro isn’t exactly cheap. Is there enough here to justify the high price? The short answer to that is no, but it’s still excellent for everyday use, so don’t stop reading just yet.
DESIGN
Samsung has stuck with the same basic design for its laptops since relaunching them in 2020, and there’s no sign of that changing any time soon.
It means the Galaxy Book3 Pro has a near-identical aluminium body and understated aesthetic to its predecessor, with a silver logo punctuating an otherwise very plain exterior.
Some may see it as boring, but I love the minimalist design Samsung has gone for. It’s available in two colours – Graphite and Beige – and the Beige model I tested certainly looks the part.
That choice of materials also helps the
