The successor to the long-awaited Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 is finally here. It’s aptly named the Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 and comes with a current-generation processor from Intel. Weighing just 3.8 lbs (1.71 kg) and being Intel Evo certified, it’s perfect for those who need a workhorse on the go. An optional his 5G modem (sub-6 GHz only) is also included for those who need a constant internet connection. It is available for pre-order now and will be available on February 17th with the Galaxy Book3 Ultra.
Samsung has again declined to mention the exact CPU model found in the Galaxy Book3 Pro 360. However, an earlier leak confirmed that it would be the Core i5-1340p and Core i7-1360p that Intel announced at his CEX 2023. Part of the Raptor Lake-P series. Unfortunately, laptops do not ship with dedicated GPUs. This is probably due to heat issues. The leaked benchmarks paint a grim picture for Raptor Lake’s cross-generational returns, and the fact that he’s using repurposed Alder Lake dies doesn’t help.
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 is a 16-inch 3K (2,880 x 1,800), touch-enabled AMOLED panel, 120 Hz refresh rate, 400 nits peak brightness, S-Pen support, and 120% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage. Additionally, the 76 Wh battery supports 65 W fast charging via the included USB-C brick. Our in-depth review of the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 reveals that the laptop has a lot of room for improvement, and for the most part Samsung seems to have addressed all the issues with the Galaxy Book3 Pro 360.
Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 has sparse I/O, with two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, one USB Type-A port, one HDMI 1.4 port, one SD card reader, and one optional nano SIM card slot. includes one. Wireless connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.1. Memory and storage is up to 32 GB LPDDR5 and 1 TB. A fingerprint sensor is built into the power button, and biometric authentication is possible.
The top-spec Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 with Intel Core i7 processor, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD and 5G is priced at €2,699 ($2,947 USD). Halving the RAM and storage to 16 GB and 512 GB brings the price down to €2,499 ($12,728). Without 5G connectivity, the i7 model with 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage will set users back €2,299 (US$2,509). Finally, an entry-level variant with a Core i5 processor, 8 GB RAM, and a 256 GB SSD retails for €1,799 (US$1,964).