A performance-first refresh
At the core of the Galaxy Book6 lineup are Intel’s new Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the first client chips built on Intel’s 18A (1.8nm-class) process. Across Ultra, Pro and standard models, Samsung is positioning these laptops as serious performance upgrades, not incremental refreshes.
According to Samsung, the new CPUs bring up to 60% faster performance over the previous generation, with up to 16 combined performance and efficiency cores. Just as important is the integrated NPU, capable of up to 50 TOPS, which enables on-device AI tasks like image cleanup, translation and intelligent search without leaning heavily on the cloud.
The Galaxy Book6 Ultra goes a step further by pairing Intel’s silicon with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 or 5070 laptop GPUs. In practice, this positions the Ultra as a machine aimed squarely at creators and power users — video editors, designers and anyone dabbling in local AI image generation or GPU-accelerated workflows.
Cooling that actually keeps up
One of the more meaningful upgrades this year is thermal design. Samsung has reworked cooling across the lineup, introducing a vapour chamber to the Pro series for the first time and enlarging it on the Ultra.In the Ultra, a redesigned vapour chamber, larger cooling fins and a dual-path outlet fan work together to distribute heat more evenly and sustain performance under load. Samsung claims a 35% improvement in cooling efficiency compared to the previous generation, and from brief hands-on use, fan noise remained impressively restrained even when pushing the system.
The Pro models benefit from similar engineering, albeit scaled for thinner chassis, marking a noticeable shift from earlier Galaxy Book designs that prioritised slimness at the cost of sustained performance.
Battery life and fast charging remain a priority
Despite the performance push, Samsung hasn’t backed away from battery life. The Galaxy Book6 Ultra and Pro are rated for up to 30 hours of video playback, roughly five hours more than their predecessors.
Fast charging also returns as a practical feature rather than a spec-sheet number. The Ultra can recharge up to 63% in around 30 minutes, making short plug-in breaks genuinely useful for people who are constantly on the move.
Displays that continue to stand out
Samsung’s display expertise remains one of the Galaxy Book line’s biggest strengths. The Ultra and Pro models feature Dynamic AMOLED 2X touch panels with up to 1000 nits of HDR brightness and 500 nits in SDR use.
Anti-reflective coatings, Vision Booster adjustments for outdoor visibility and adaptive refresh rates from 30Hz to 120Hz all contribute to a screen that works as well in a café or conference hall as it does indoors. True Black certification and Corning Gorilla Glass with DXC further improve contrast, durability and glare reduction — an important combination for users who spend hours staring at their screens.
Audio and everyday usability
Audio has also seen attention, particularly on the Galaxy Book6 Ultra. A six-speaker system with Dolby Atmos, including force-cancelling woofers, delivers fuller sound with less distortion at higher volumes. The Pro models rely on a mix of up-firing tweeters and side-firing woofers to improve clarity for calls and depth for media consumption.
Design-wise, the Galaxy Book6 series continues Samsung’s minimalist aesthetic but refines it further. Thinner profiles, lighter weights and more balanced internal layouts make the Ultra and Pro noticeably easier to carry. The centrally aligned two-tone keyboard and haptic trackpad feel deliberate, prioritising comfort and precision rather than visual flair.
AI features that stay mostly in the background
Galaxy AI is present throughout the Galaxy Book6 experience, but Samsung’s approach here is relatively restrained. Features like AI Select, background removal, natural-language search, Note Assist and tighter integration with Galaxy phones and tablets are designed to reduce friction rather than introduce new workflows users have to learn.
Multi Control, Second Screen and Storage Share continue Samsung’s ecosystem strategy, allowing Galaxy phones and tablets to act as extensions of the laptop rather than separate devices. In day-to-day use, these features are less about “wow” moments and more about shaving seconds off common tasks.
Security and availability
Security is handled via Samsung Knox alongside Windows 11 Secured-core PC features, reinforcing Samsung’s push toward enterprise and professional users. An Enterprise Edition of the Galaxy Book6 is also planned for select markets later in 2026.
The Galaxy Book6 Ultra, Pro and standard Galaxy Book6 models will be available in grey and silver starting late January 2026 in select markets, with enterprise variants following in April.
The bigger picture
With the Galaxy Book6 series, Samsung isn’t chasing gimmicks. Instead, it’s refining what a modern premium Windows laptop should deliver in 2026: strong sustained performance, reliable battery life, excellent displays and AI features that quietly enhance productivity. From our early time with the devices, the focus on balance — between power, portability and practicality — feels deliberate, and arguably more mature than previous iterations of the Galaxy Book lineup.
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