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| The Galaxy Book6 series includes three variants and two sizes |
The tech world is in a holding pattern, eagerly awaiting the inevitable unveiling of Samsung's Galaxy S26 series, following the company's bold step into the trifold future with the Galaxy Z TriFold. While the next-generation smartphones aren't expected until next month, Samsung hasn't left CES 2026 in Las Vegas empty-handed. Instead, the spotlight has shifted to a significant refresh of its laptop lineup with the preview of the new Galaxy Book6 series.
Marking a strategic shift in its premium laptop branding, Samsung has surprisingly avoided a direct "Pro 360" successor. Instead, the company is reviving its "Ultra" moniker for the new top-tier model, clearly signaling a no-compromise approach to performance. The Galaxy Book6 Ultra is engineered to be a direct contender to the likes of the MacBook Pro 16. Under the hood, it boasts Intel's next-generation Panther Lake architecture, configurable up to a blistering Core Ultra X9 388H processor, paired with up to 64GB of RAM and a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU.
But the engineering prowess isn't just about raw power. As detailed in Samsung's own deep dive, the Galaxy Book6 series is "Engineered for Perfection," focusing on a holistic premium experience. This includes an immersive 2.8K AMOLED display with a dynamic 30-120Hz refresh rate and 1,000 nits peak brightness, a spacious haptic force touchpad for precise feedback, and an 80.2 Wh battery to keep it all running.
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| The Galaxy Book6 Ultra, Galaxy Book6 Pro and Galaxy Book6 from left to right. |
Sitting just below the Ultra is the Galaxy Book6 Pro, offered in both 14-inch and 16-inch sizes. These models retain the premium haptic trackpad and vibrant AMOLED displays but scale back to Core Ultra X7 processors as the peak CPU option. They also forgo dedicated graphics, relying on Intel's integrated solution, and feature smaller 67 Wh (14-inch) and 78 Wh (16-inch) batteries.
Rounding out the series is the entry-level Galaxy Book6, also available in 14 and 16-inch configurations. This model is restricted to Core Ultra 5 or Core Ultra 7 chips from the Panther Lake family and makes more noticeable compromises to hit a lower price point. It swaps the haptic trackpad for a traditional click pad and features a smaller 61.2 Wh battery across both sizes.
The tiered strategy highlights how Samsung has meticulously segmented the lineup. For those wondering how these distinctions translate to real-world design and performance philosophy, the company's engineers explain their mission to "redefine PC performance without compromise" across each model, tailoring the experience for different user needs.
The new Galaxy Book6 series is slated to start arriving in select markets later this month. For many, the unveiling serves as a powerful appetizer, showcasing Samsung's PC ambitions and its integration of cutting-edge silicon, while the main course—the Galaxy S26 series—still simmers on the horizon.
Interested in comparing the new models with their predecessors? Check current prices and availability for the outgoing Galaxy Book5 series to gauge the value leap.
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