Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Review: Read This Before Buying!

Samsung has recently upgraded its laptops by Launching the stunning Galaxy Book 3 and our team has had the privilege of getting their hands on this laptop. We’ve spent hours testing this laptop and we have to say that the results impressed us all.

Today we’re gonna provide you guys with the all-new Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Review and honestly after conducting experiments with it, we have to say that it holds the potential to be the best budget laptop out there. So grab a cup of coffee and read on to know our genuine review down below!

Pros & Cons of Samsung Galaxy Book 3

Pros

• Super lightweight.
• Sleek.
• Portable.
• Insane screen.
• Stunning webcam.
• The keyboard & touchpad is awesome.

Cons

• No ethernet port.
• Only 60 Hz Display

Specifications

First things first, we would like to mention that the Samsung Galaxy Book isn’t a heavy-duty gaming laptop so don’t expect it to have an RTX series graphics card however, this laptop still has stunning specs. Down below are all the specs of the Samsung Galaxy Book 3:

• CPU: Intel Core i5-1335U 4.6GHz
• GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80Eu (1024 MB VRAM)
• RAM: 16GB LPDDR4
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• Display: 15.6-inch FHD 60Hz 
• Battery: 52Whr
• Connectivity: WiFi 6 & Bluetooth 5.1
• Weight: 1.54Kg
• Price: ₹67,490
• Buy Link: Click Here

Design

The initial impression of the Galaxy Book 3 is quite positive. Its design closely resembles that of the Galaxy Book 3 Pro, featuring an all-aluminum build with a Graphite finish, which looks sleek despite its tendency to attract fingerprints and smudges.

In terms of size, the Galaxy Book 3 differs slightly, employing a 16:9 display that makes it approximately 2cm narrower. While the keyboard remains similar in size when unfolded, the palm rest and trackpad have been scaled down. Personally, I find this adjustment favorable, as the trackpad on the Pro model felt massive.

However, the keyboard’s layout is slightly cramped due to the inclusion of a full numpad. While this may appeal to some users, as someone who rarely utilizes a numpad, I occasionally found myself pressing the wrong keys while touch typing. Additionally, the lack of backlighting is notable, especially considering the price point, and suggests a cost-cutting measure compared to the Pro lineup.

Despite these drawbacks, the keyboard still offers minimal deck flex and a satisfactory key feel. In terms of connectivity, the I/O options are decent, including two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, a headphone/mic socket, an HDMI output, and a microSD card reader.

However, it’s worth noting the absence of Thunderbolt support, limiting connectivity to USB 3.2 Gen 1, which may not be sufficient for users heavily reliant on Thunderbolt peripherals.

Drawing from our experience we can clearly state that the hinge quality is excellent and you can easily open this laptop using just one hand as we’ve already mentioned above the weight of the laptop is only 1.54kg so it means you can easily carry it around. Moreover, the touchpad is huge and feels great to use, not to mention the feedback is also good.

Display & Audio

Discover the latest Pro model’s standout features, though the display may not meet all expectations. While offering decent visuals with good contrast and matte finish for enhanced visibility, its 1080p resolution and 60Hz refresh rate are standard for premium laptops in 2024.

Despite a 300-nit output, the display copes well in bright environments, yet direct sunlight poses challenges. Additionally, the 16:9 aspect ratio, though functional, contrasts with the industry shift to 16:10, impacting screen real estate. Drawing from our experience we’ll say that the display is on the decent side as it only has a refresh rate of 60Hz, we believe that Samsung could have done a much better job!

However, the concealed speakers impress with clear audio despite a minimal base and modest maximum volume, ensuring distortion-free sound in the sleek, grille-free design.

The sound quality of this device falls within acceptable standards. It may not match the premium audio experience expected in higher-tier products. It delivers a pleasant listening experience with commendable stereo output and a balanced mix of bass, midrange, and treble frequencies, without significant emphasis on any. However, it struggles to capture subtle nuances in music playback, potentially missing out on finer details.

When it comes to reproducing effects and rumbles in film trailers, it maintains accuracy but lacks the impactful weight that elevates the audio experience. Dolby Audio enhancements are available but disabled by default, offering some control over the equalizer settings, yet the hardware’s limitations ultimately set a cap on the potential.

Ports

So speaking of ports, this laptop does offer different ports, and as you all know ports are extremely vital in Laptops nowadays. We will list down all the ports featured in the Samsung Galaxy Book 3:

• 2 Type C Ports
• HDMI 1.4 Port
• 2 USB TYPE A 3.2
• Kensington Lock
• 3.5mm headphone & mic jack
• Micro SD Card slot

So the only disappointment we have here is from the HDMI 1.4 port Samsung could’ve done a much better job by adding a 2.0 or 2.1 HDMI port.

Battery

Alright, so this laptop has a 52Whr battery and after conducting experiments with it for a while, this laptop lasted around 5-6 hours however, if you perform demanding tasks such as gaming or editing then the battery will indeed drain faster. If you use the laptop on low brightness and with the backlit turned off then it will last longer, this was it for the battery and now let us discuss the kind of performance that this laptop offers.

Performance

So our team used this laptop for quite a while to figure out the kind of performance that this laptop offers and it honestly did pretty well. The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 scored 8228pts in Cinebech R23 and 5162 in PCMark 10, we would also like to mention that all this testing was done in the high-performance mode. This laptop scored pretty well and if your sole purpose if to perform daily less demanding tasks then you aren’t gonna face any issues whatsoever.

Furthermore, we also did some 4k photo editing on this laptop and it handled the task like a champ however, we would advise you to only perform 1080p video editing as this laptop is only capable of performing that, any resolution higher than 1080p will cause this laptop to heat up and eventually lag.

We wouldn’t recommend this laptop for graphic-related tasks such as 3D modeling and if you want to perform high-end graphic-related tasks then we would recommend you go for a different option such as the ASUS Tuf Dash F15.

Gaming Performance

Ah finally the moment that you all must be waiting for, so we’re just gonna get straight to the point and that is this laptop isn’t suitable for high-end gaming. First off we tested CS 2 on low preset and this laptop was able to deliver between 50-80 frames, we even faced numerous FPS drops.

Next up we tested one of the most played games GTA V on FHD low settings preset where this laptop delivered 40-50 frames. Lastly, we tested the fan-favorite game known as Valorant and the results were intriguing indeed as we got over 100-130 frames on FHD low settings.

You’ll only be able to do some casual gaming on this laptop so don’t expect this laptop to run demanding AAA titles. This was it for the Gaming performance and now we’re gonna answer some FAQs down below for you guys.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Final Verdict

So now it is time for our final verdict and it surely is a big YES from our side as it is a stunning laptop with excellent design and staggering looks. Not to mention the performance and display quality are top-notch as well. If you’re someone whose main work routine revolves around a Microsoft Office set of applications then this laptop would be perfect for you. Overall it is a great laptop for office work purposes.

This was our full review and we hope that you guys now have a better understanding of the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 laptop, if you guys still have any doubts or queries regarding the above information then do let us know in the comments down below and like always do not hesitate to write your queries down below and our team will get back to you in no time.