Key Takeaways
1. Samsung launched the Galaxy Book 5 series, including Galaxy Book 5 360, Galaxy Book 5 Pro, and Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360, at CES 2025, with pre-reservations now open in India.
2. Pre-reservation offers include early access benefits valued at Rs 5,000 and are available until March 10 through various platforms.
3. The Galaxy Book 5 Pro features a WQXGA+ AMOLED touch display, Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, and options for 16GB or 32GB RAM, with SSD storage options up to 1TB.
4. The Galaxy Book 5 360 is a 2-in-1 hybrid device with a 15.6-inch FHD AMOLED screen, Intel processors, and multiple connectivity options, including Thunderbolt 4.
5. The Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 is designed for creative professionals, featuring a 16-inch WQXGA+ AMOLED touchscreen, support for S Pen, and high-end specs for multitasking.
At the CES 2025 event held in January, Samsung introduced the Galaxy AI and Co-Pilot integrated Galaxy Book 5 line of laptops. These high-end notebooks are set to launch in India later this month. Currently, the company has begun accepting pre-reservations for both models.
Pre-reservations for Galaxy Book 5 series in India
Starting today, customers can pre-reserve the Galaxy Book 5 360, Galaxy Book 5 Pro, and Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 at no charge through Samsung.com, Samsung India Smart Cafés, select authorized retail stores, and various online platforms. Those who make a pre-reservation will receive early access benefits valued at Rs 5,000. These offers are valid until March 10.
Specs of Galaxy Book 5 Pro (14-inch and 16-inch)
The Galaxy Book 5 Pro comes in both 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, each with a WQXGA+ (2880×1800) AMOLED touch display, boasting 120% DCI-P3 color volume and 48-120Hz VRR for fluid visuals. The 14-inch version measures 12.30″ x 8.81″ x 0.46″ and weighs 2.71 lbs, while the 16-inch model is 13.99″ x 9.86″ x 0.49″ and weighs 3.44 lbs. Both run on Windows 11 Home and are equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor (Intel EVO), featuring Intel AI Boost NPU and Intel Arc graphics.
The Galaxy Book 5 Pro offers memory choices of 16GB or 32GB RAM, along with storage options of 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB SSD. It supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, and includes a 2MP FHD camera with Staggered HDR. The audio experience is enhanced by quad speakers (Dolby Atmos) and high-quality dual microphones. It also features a backlit Pro Keyboard and is powered by either a 76.1Wh battery (16-inch) or a 63.1Wh battery (14-inch) with 65W USB-C charging. Connectivity options include two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB-A, a microSD slot, HDMI 2.1, and a headphone jack. It’s uncertain if both models will be launched in India.
Specifications for Galaxy Book 5 360 and Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360
The Galaxy Book 5 360 is a versatile 2-in-1 laptop-tablet hybrid with a 15.6-inch FHD AMOLED touch display (1920×1080), offering 120% DCI-P3 color volume and a refresh rate of 60Hz. It is sized at 13.99″ x 8.98″ x 0.54″ and weighs 3.22 lbs. Operating on Windows 11 Home, it features either an Intel Core Ultra 7 or Ultra 5 processor, Intel Arc graphics, and Intel AI Boost NPU.
Memory configurations provide 16GB RAM with storage options of either 256GB or 512GB SSD. It supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 and comes with a 2-megapixel FHD camera, dual microphones, and stereo speakers (Dolby Atmos). The device includes a Pro Keyboard with a numeric keypad and backlighting, a 68.1Wh battery with 65W USB-C charging, and various connectivity options, including two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB-A, a microSD slot, HDMI 2.1, and a headphone jack.
The Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 is another high-end 2-in-1 device, featuring a 16-inch WQXGA+ AMOLED touchscreen (2880 x 1800) with an anti-reflective coating and support for the S Pen, making it perfect for creative professionals and multitaskers. It is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor and Intel Arc 140V GPU (8GB), with Windows 11 Home, 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and a 1TB SSD for seamless multitasking and adequate storage. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4, Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI 2.1, and a microSD card reader. Additionally, it features quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, a 2-megapixel webcam, and a backlit Pro keyboard with a numeric keypad. The 76Wh battery supports 65W USB Type-C fast charging, and the device has a weight of 3.73 lbs.
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