Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro and Pro 360: Release date, price, and everything you need to know

We've rounded up the specs, price, and release date information for the Galaxy Book 3 Pro series. And if you're wondering exactly what's new compared to previous models, we've got you covered, too. By the way, Samsung also introduced the new Galaxy Book 3 Ultra this year, and that's an even more powerful laptop.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro and Pro 360: Pricing and availability

Samsung announced the Galaxy Book 3 Pro series during a Galaxy Unpacked event on Feb. 1, 2023, and preorders are available now on Samsung's website. The laptops will be properly available starting Feb. 17.

Pricing starts at $1,449.99 for the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro with a 14-inch display, while the 16-inch model starts at $1,549.99. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 only comes in a 16-inch variant, which starts at $1,699.99. There's also a 5G model that will be available later, though pricing hasn't been disclosed for this version yet.

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  Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro

  Operating System

  Windows 11 Pro

  CPU

  Core i7-1360P

  GPU

  Intel Iris Xe

  Storage

  512GB SSD

  Battery

  76WHr

  Display (Size, Resolution)

  16.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16:10 ratio), 400nits, 120Hz, 120% Color volume (DCI-P3), 3K (2880x1800)

  The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro is a premium clamshell laptop with a super-sharp OLED display, 13th-generation Intel processors, and a whole new sleek design.

  $1450 at Samsung

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  Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360

  If you want a convertible, the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 has the same powerful specs and sharp display as the regular mode but with touch and pen support.

  $1900 at Samsung

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Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro and Pro 360: Specs

What's new with the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro?

The third iteration of the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro series is the most radical update yet, with a new design, display, and processors. There's a lot to unpack here, so let's take a look at what's new.

Larger, sharper displays

The biggest change you'll probably notice with the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro has to do with the displays. Previous iterations came in two sizes, a 3.3-inch model and a 15.6-inch version, both of which had a 16:9 aspect ratio for the display. Now, the screens are bigger, with the smaller model using a 14-inch display and the larger one using a 16-inch panel. The displays have also been upgraded to a taller 16:10 aspect ratio, which is a fantastic change that was arguably overdue at this point.

Not only are these screens bigger, though, but they're also much sharper and smoother. They come in a new 3K resolution, or 2880 x 1800, which is much sharper than the Full HD laptops of previous years. On top of that, Samsung is using 120Hz panels, so transitions, motion, and animations will all look much smoother on this screen. This has the potential downside of having worse battery life, but if you want a great viewing experience, this is undoubtedly a big upgrade. There's also VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black certification for a great HDR experience.

The sound system has also been upgraded, and it now features a quad-speaker system instead of a dual-speaker one. That means your audio experience should be much better this time around.

One thing to note here is that Samsung discontinued its smaller version of its convertible. In previous years, both the Pro and Pro 360 models came in two sizes, but now, the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 only comes in a 16-inch variant.

An aluminum design

Another big difference with this year's models is the chassis. Now, the laptops come with an all-aluminum build, which helps them feel much more premium and durable. Aluminum is a material that feels very solid, and Samsung is clearly going for a premium feel this year, similar to some other flagship laptops like the MacBook Air or Dell XPS 13.

In past years, Samsung was known for making ultra-light laptops thanks to the magnesium construction, but that came with the downside of the chassis being very flexible, especially with it being so thin.

Of course, that means this year's models are significantly heavier. The 14-inch Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro weighs 2.44 pounds (compared to 1.92 pounds for the 13-inch predecessor), and the 16-inch version weighs (up from 2.45 pounds). The Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 is still the heaviest at 3.7 pounds (up from 3.11 pounds).

The laptops also come Graphite and Beige colorways. Graphite was also available in last year's models, but the Beige option is new. It also no longer features a color-matched keyboard, instead opting for black keys across the board.

13th-generation Intel Core processors

Of course, there are also new Intel processors in the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro series. They're now packing 13th-generation P-series processors, which should result in some performance improvements. Intel claims a 10% boost in productivity performance for its 13th-generation mobile processors, so it's not a huge change.

Samsung has also removed the option for a discrete GPU on these laptops, and that's likely because the company has moved that option to the new Galaxy Book 3 Ultra. These models are more focused on being great laptops for everyone but for users who need a lot of GPU power.

Where can I buy the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro?

As we mentioned at the top, the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro series is already available to preorder, and you can get yours using the links below. The laptops are only set to be available on February 17, however, so you'll have to wait a few more days to get yours. However, if you preorder, you can get a storage upgrade to 1TB for no additional cost, plus a $200 instant rebate, making the laptops a much better deal.

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  Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro

  Operating System

  Windows 11 Pro

  CPU

  Core i7-1360P

  GPU

  Intel Iris Xe

  Storage

  512GB SSD

  Battery

  76WHr

  Display (Size, Resolution)

  16.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16:10 ratio), 400nits, 120Hz, 120% Color volume (DCI-P3), 3K (2880x1800)

  The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro is a premium clamshell laptop with a super-sharp OLED display and 13th-generation Intel processors.

  $1450 at Samsung

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  Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360

  If you want a convertible, the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 has the same powerful specs and sharp display but with touch and pen support.

  $1900 at Samsung

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FAQ

Q: Does the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro series have a good webcam?

Just like its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro series comes with a 1080p Full HD webcam above the display. 1080p has become the new standard for webcams, and it should offer pretty good quality for meetings and video calls.

Samsung also equips its laptops with a Studio Mode app, which lets you enable smart features like auto framing, eye contact correction, and lighting correction. This should help you look even clearer on video, and it's always nice to see on a modern laptop.

For sound, there are two studio-quality microphones to capture your voice, and the laptop uses AI-powered noise cancellation so others can hear you more clearly.

Q: Does the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro series have 5G?

If you want 5G support on the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro series, you have to choose the convertible model, which is the Galaxy Book Pro 360. 5G support is an optional configuration, though, so you have to make sure you're getting the right one.

As with most laptops, 5G support is limited to the sub-6GHz spectrum, but that should be fine for the vast majority of people. mmWave 5G has very limited reach, so it would be unlikely for you to get a stable signal anyway. Having 5G means you're future-proofed for the next few years as 5G networks become more widely available and more reliable. Of course, you can still connect to 4G LTE networks as well.

Q: Does the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro series have good battery life?

Battery life is something that can only really be determined with hands-on testing, but we can make some assumptions based on the battery capacity. A 63Wh battery is pretty good for a 14-inch laptop and the 76Wh capacity for the 16-inch models is also fairly large, but you have to consider other specs on this laptop.

When we reviewed the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 last year, we got battery life of a little under eight hours on average, which is very good. But that laptop had a 1080p screen and a 60Hz refresh rate. Because these new models have a much sharper display that can run at up to 120Hz, battery life will likely be noticeably lower. Of course, you can set the refresh rate to 60Hz if you want to extend the battery life.

Q: Does the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro series have Thunderbolt?

Thunderbolt is an increasingly important feature on premium laptops, as it allows you to connect multiple high-bandwidth devices to your laptop using a single port. With the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro series, you get an upgrade in this regard, as Samsung now gives you two Thunderbolt 4 ports built-in, whereas previously models only had one.

Among the many Thunderbolt accessories you can connect using these ports are docking stations with multiple ports, high-resolution monitors, and ultra-fast SSDs. In this case, these Thunderbolt ports are more important than ever because the Galaxy Book 3 Pro only has an HDMI 1.4 port, so it can't support a 4K monitor at 60Hz that way. You need to use one of the Thunderbolt/USB-C ports to do it.

Another important feature of Thunderbolt 4 is PCIe tunneling, which means you can actually connect an external graphics card to your laptop to make it a suitable machine for gaming or content creation.

Q: Does the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro series have a good warranty?

Like all other electronics in the United States, the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro series comes with a standard one-year warranty, so you can get your device repaired for free in case there's a manufacturing defect. However, the standard warranty doesn't cover accidental damage from handling the device.

Samsung also gives you the option to get Samsung Care+ to protect your laptop further. There are two possible plans, starting with Samsung Care+ Essentials. This is just an extension of the regular warranty, and you can get it for 24 months with a single payment upfront at the time of purchase. Pricing for the service depends on the cost of the laptop. For cheaper configurations, the cost should be $59, while the more expensive models will cost $89.

There's also the regular Samsung Care+ plan, which covers some additional damages, including accidental damage (such as spilling a drink or dropping the laptop itself) and cracked screens. This plan costs $149 for two years for the cheaper configurations, while the more expensive models will result in a $199 charge. Note that while accidental damages are covered, you still have to pay $29 to repair a cracked screen, or $99 for other accidental damage.

Q: What configurations does the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro series come in?

While Samsung announced that the Galaxy Book 3 Pro would include an Intel Core i5 model in addition to a Core i7 configuration, the company's website only lists models with the Corei7 processor. The models listed also come with a minimum 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, rather than the 8GB and 256GB, respectively, mentioned on the official spec sheet.

Here are the configurations available to buy right now for the standard Galaxy Book 3 Pro:

If you want the convertible model, the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360, you can only get a 16-inch display. While a 5G model has been announced, it's not available yet. These are the configurations you can get:

Q: Can I upgrade the RAM and storage on the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro series?

Samsung provides very little clarity on the upgradeability of its laptops, but based in previous models, we have an idea of what to expect. For starters, with RAM, you won't be able to upgrade it after you've bought the laptop. Because of the extreme thinness of this chassis, and to offer faster speeds, the RAM is soldered onto the motherboard, so it's not replaceable or upgradeable by the user.

As for storage, you should be able to install a larger SSD after the fact, though Samsung doesn't specifically say this. Most laptops do have upgradeable SSDs, though, and that's been the case with previous iterations of the Galaxy Book Pro family as well. It's fair to assume the same will happen with the Galaxy Book 3 Pro series.

Q: Can I replace the battery on the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro series?

Similar to the RAM and storage upgrades, Samsung has yet to provide a clear indication of whether you'll be able to easily replace the battery inside the Galaxy Book 3 Pro series. However, it's worth noting that the original Galaxy Book Pro was recently added to Samsung's self-repair program, and you can buy a battery replacement for it. There are also repair guides on the iFixit website, so the process is manageable.

There's no guarantee that Samsung will add the Galaxy Book 3 Pro series to this program, but it seems likely that it will happen. Even the Galaxy Book 2 Pro series has yet to be added, but it could be that Samsung wants to wait before making this option available.