Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16" Gray Review
The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro's gorgeous OLED screen can't hide its biggest flaw: for a $1900 'Pro' laptop in 2024, it's missing the AI hardware that defines the new Copilot+ PC era.
The 30-Second Version
A beautiful laptop with an identity crisis. The stunning OLED screen and great ports can't hide the fact it's missing the AI hardware every other premium laptop has in 2024. Only buy this if you're locked into Samsung's world.
Overview
The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro is a fantastic laptop that's held back by one big question: why isn't it a Copilot+ PC? It's got a gorgeous screen, a solid Intel Core Ultra 7 chip, and a killer port selection. But in 2024, launching a premium 'Pro' laptop without Microsoft's new AI silicon feels like showing up to a party after the cake's been cut. If you're deep in the Samsung ecosystem, this machine is a dream. For everyone else, the competition is just smarter.
Performance
The performance story is a tale of two halves. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H is no slouch, landing in the 82nd percentile for CPU power in our database. It'll handle heavy multitasking, coding, and media editing without breaking a sweat. The surprise is the integrated Intel Arc GPU. It's fine for light creative work, but our gaming score of 18.4/100 tells you everything you need to know. This is not a machine for anything beyond casual games. The cooling system works well, but it's cooling a chip that can't really push its thermal limits.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- That 16-inch 3K OLED screen is stunning. 120Hz, 1000 nits, and Samsung's AMOLED magic make it one of the best displays you can get on a laptop. 98th
- The port selection is a dream. Two USB-C, three USB-A, and HDMI means you can leave the dongle life behind. 96th
- If you own a Galaxy phone or tablet, the ecosystem features like Quick Share and Multi Control are genuinely seamless and useful. 87th
- The build is premium, the haptic touchpad is excellent, and at 1.56kg, it's impressively light for a 16-inch machine. 76th
Cons
- The biggest con is the missing NPU. For a $1900 'Pro' laptop in 2024, not having Copilot+ AI capabilities is a major oversight. 31th
- The GPU is integrated. At this price, you're competing with laptops that have dedicated RTX graphics, and it shows in creative and gaming tasks.
- 16GB of RAM is just okay. It's fine for now, but for a 'Pro' machine meant to last years, it feels like the bare minimum.
- Battery life is a big unknown, and with an Intel chip and a power-hungry OLED screen, we're not expecting miracles.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Cores | 16 |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Graphics |
| Type | integrated |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1000 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 16" |
| Resolution | 2880 |
| Panel | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
Physical
| Weight | 1.6 kg / 3.4 lbs |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
Value & Pricing
At $1900, the value proposition is shaky. You're paying a premium for that beautiful screen and Samsung's ecosystem glue. But you're missing out on the next-gen AI features that cheaper Copilot+ PCs offer, and you're getting last-gen integrated graphics. It's a tough sell unless you're a Samsung superfan.
Price History
vs Competition
This sits in a weird spot. The ASUS ProArt PX13 is a true Copilot+ PC with a Ryzen AI 9 chip and an RTX 4050 for similar money, making it a much better creative workstation. The 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M4 chip runs circles around it in battery life and raw CPU performance for creative apps, though you lose the touchscreen and ports. Even the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, while thicker, offers vastly superior gaming and creative performance for less cash. The Galaxy Book6 Pro's only clear win is against other Samsung laptops.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16" | Apple MacBook Pro Apple 14" MacBook Pro (M5, Silver) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G14 14" 3K OLED 120Hz Gaming | Lenovo Yoga Lenovo - Yoga Slim 9i - Copilot+ PC - 14" 4K 120Hz | MSI Prestige MSI - Prestige 13”AI+ - Ukiyoe Edition 13.3"OLED | Microsoft Surface Laptop Microsoft - Surface Laptop - 13.8" 2K Touchscreen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Core Ultra 7 | Apple M5 | AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1000 | 4096 | 2000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Screen | 16" 2880x1800 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 14" 2880x1800 | 14" 3840x2400 | 13.3" 2880x1800 | 13.8" 2304x1536 |
| GPU | Intel Graphics | Apple (10-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Qualcomm X1 |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1 | 1.3 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 72 | - | 75 | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Port | Screen | Compact | Storage | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16" | 86.7 | 58.5 | 60.9 | 97.9 | 95.5 | 31 | 72.3 | 75.6 |
| Apple MacBook Pro 14" Compare | 82.9 | 20.6 | 77.4 | 90.6 | 96.9 | 73.4 | 98.6 | 94.8 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" 3K Compare | 90.6 | 90.9 | 94.3 | 96.8 | 94.1 | 75.2 | 91.6 | 55.8 |
| Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14" Compare | 65.7 | 66.6 | 94.6 | 90.6 | 99.9 | 84.7 | 72.3 | 75.6 |
| MSI Prestige 13”AI+ Ukiyoe Edition 13.3"OLED Compare | 65.7 | 66.6 | 86.9 | 98.3 | 90.6 | 95.5 | 72.3 | 55.8 |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 2K Touchscreen Compare | 95.1 | 42 | 86.9 | 94.7 | 81.2 | 87 | 72.3 | 75.6 |
Common Questions
Q: Can this laptop run AI apps like Copilot?
It can run the software, but not the new local AI features. It lacks the powerful NPU required for Copilot+ PCs, so those advanced AI tasks will either be slower or run in the cloud. For the price, that's a miss.
Q: Is 16GB of RAM enough for video editing?
It's the bare minimum for 1080p or light 4K work. For serious editing, especially with effects, you'll hit limits fast. The integrated GPU will also hold you back compared to a laptop with a dedicated RTX card.
Q: How's the battery life?
We don't have specific data, but the combo of an Intel CPU and a bright OLED screen isn't known for all-day endurance. Expect to be near an outlet for a full workday, especially if you push the performance.
Who Should Skip This
Skip this if you care about AI features or graphics power. If you want a Copilot+ PC, get the ASUS ProArt PX13. If you need a GPU for gaming or creative work, get a Lenovo Legion or a MacBook Pro. This is a niche machine for Samsung loyalists only.
Verdict
We can only recommend the Galaxy Book6 Pro to a very specific person: someone who lives and breathes the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem and needs a large, beautiful screen above all else. For everyone else, the lack of Copilot+ AI hardware at this price point in 2024 is a dealbreaker. Look at the ASUS ProArt or a MacBook Pro for more future-proofed performance, or a gaming laptop for more graphics power.