Hey Andrew, I have question on which laptop I should get. Should I get the Asus Zenbook duo 15 or the Samsung Galaxybook 3 Ultra???? I am really confused about which to get🤔
I saw the display at the store and really love the look of it and how lightweight it is. But seeing this review, especially the screen wobbling might be a deal breaker for me considering the price tag.
So, I got the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro. Which is very similar to the ultra in terms of the overall build. I was surprised to hear that screen wabble was an issue for you. I hadn't noticed that at all on mine. I have been using it on secure table top surfaces, so maybe that was the difference. Screen glare is an issue for sure. And I have also had a couple instances of accidental touchpad inputs when typing. Not many, this isn't a constant issue, but it has happened.
Thank you, Andrew for another excellent review. The new format and graphics in these review videos are very detailed, very informative. This laptop is very good, many pluses and few minuses.
Andrew, you always seem to comment negatively about the glossy displays being too reflective. You need to make sure and say that this is only your opinion or preference. I actually can't stand the grainy/blurry effect that matte displays have, and very strongly prefer the glossy displays because they are much more crisp. I am using my laptops at home where it has normal soft lighting so I don't get any reflections on my screen.
I'd like to add a small side note about the speakers and audio performance. I got the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro, and my initially I was disappointed by the speakers. However, I was able to make them sound much better by using the included Dolby software and tuning the EQ in one of the available custom save profiles. - Don't misunderstand, by no means am I defending it. If I could spend some time with the EQ and get it to sound better, then shame on Samsung for not doing the same.
For being probably the only real review currently out there with the device on-hand and tested, thanks for staying objective. I think all your criticisms about it were totally fair. Christ Almighty, that screen wobble looks annoying. And I already have my Galaxy Book 3 Ultra on order, so I guess I'll find out for myself how much I'm able to tolerate soon enough... I do love the fact that it isn't susceptible to thermal throttling.
1. Fix the screen wobble 2. Remove the numpad and dedicate that space to better speakers 3. Slightly increase the keyboard size while simultaneously reducing the trackpad size 4. Make a 64GB variant possible 5. Maybe reduce the chin size a little bit 6. Possibly look into a 14inch variant of the same Then I think we'd have a near perfect professional laptop for windows users.
I have the i7 model as in the video. It is an amazing machine. Maybe $200-$300 cheaper would be a sweet spot, but honestly I think it's worth the money. The display is amazing
@@tryhard3244 I have the Galaxy Book 2 360. I think the screen wobble is not that bad, but it does wobble quite a bit. For me, it looks scary to use it when it's folded like a tablet.
@@surajnanda1712 yeah the book 2 360 wobbles too but I didn't really bother about it because it's a 2 in 1 but the ultra would be a different case. I'm still interested in the book 3 360 I saw it yesterday in one of bestbuy stores the screen is pretty good the wobble is not that bad I assumed the ultra would be less but idk
Hello! Thank you for your review. I was wondering if you could help me check how the PWM (pulse-width modulation) works on the device. I noticed that some reviews seem to claim that there is no PWM below 50%, but they don't mention how they tested it. If it's not too much trouble, could you possibly film the screen at different brightness levels to show how the PWM manifests? Pertaining your phone camera has a high fps mode. Thank you
Andrew, great job once again for a state-of-the-art review! I am looking forward to your upcoming review of the 14 inch GBP3 in beige. Hopefully, we can get that by next week!
Much to like with this one but given its price I wouldn't want to give up the Windows 11 Hello IR camera capability. Sound was good enough for me as I use headphones/ear buds mostly. I can see where the display wobble could get on the nerves of a high speed typist. Great that it has two NVMe slots and that the stock version has PCIe 4 performance! Thanks for a great review Andrew.
I don't know if it was that serious of an issue on the older models, but there were a lot of cases, specifically with the 360 models, that the screen would crack with nothing done to it. Some posted pictures with no impact points. Just a crack usually in the center. The reason I believe it really only affected the 360 models the past two years is because there was nothing protecting the glass. When you closed the laptops, it was just glass sitting on the keyboard. The regular pro models had at least some space between the screen and where it closed. This year, it seems there is glass on the entire front on both models with no borders at the end. I wish it had small borders like the Dell XPS. So let's watch out for that cracking issue. I have a Dell XPS 15. What I would have liked to see on this Galaxy Book was: -Anti glare display. -Tiny borders. -Less screen wobble. (My XPS has pretty much done.)
Thank you for including an audio test. My take is similar, I think they’re really reaching on the price as it’s trying to be on MacBook Pro M2 Max level but probably a few more years away.
I have the higher end model with the RTX4070 GPU and i9 CPU. I bought it during the pre-order sale and it wasn't that much higher than some other RTX4000 series laptops. I really like it so far and running games doesn't seem to bother it at all.😁😁
A follow up question: How much do you think the battery life might be extended dropping from the 120Hz refresh rate to the dynamic and then the 60Hz, other things being equal? Thanks.
Thank you for your detailed and informative honest review. I agree with you about some pros and cons of the laptop. I'm so excited to have my galaxy 3 ultra which is to be delivered next Tuesday. Yay!
Nice looking unit. Solid graphics, especially for the form factor. Audio is definitely pretty tinny in comparison to the Mac. Battery life is quite solid. I often can't get better than 7-8 hours on my M1 Max so this is well within the same range.
@@JEYMS Theoretically I've seen it get 10-12 hours of battery life, however all it takes is 1 slightly power hungry tab in safari or chrome and suddenly that can drop to 5-9 hours of life.
Too many compromises for me... The screen is great, but no touch, the lack of independent thunderbolt ports is so crappy. The camera isn't Windows hello, why? Just too much cost-cutting for something called "ULTRA"... As usual GREAT review!
I've been out of the laptop/notebook/tablet market for several years. So, what'd I miss? Oh, this. Good grief. These things are lightyears ahead of where I left off.
It is a real shame that the only thing you can upgrade on this otherwise nice laptop is the SSD. That is why if I was purchasing this I would spec it out with the 32GB version. Everything else from the 1080p webcam, the 16:10 display although very glossy , the internal mic and the AKG speaker quality is great, however, there's no comparison when it comes to the Apple MacBook Pro when it comes to the speaker audio quality so I agree with you on that Andrew. Another thing I'm not crazy about is the screen wobble and the fact that the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra is also a fingerprint magnet!! In conclusion, what I would say is that if you're willing to put up with the negatives, I would get this so it will all come to an individual decision but I would pass on this. Brilliant review Andrew as your videos are always chock full of very valuable info. 👏😁
Andrew, you have the best reviews. Very charming. Thank you. Really engaging and well laid out. I would only disagree with you that micro SD is more useful for most people. Any chance to see a review of the one with the 4070?
Hello Andrew! Your reviews are very good. This laptop seems really nice, I’m thinking of buying it but I’m confused. I also like the HP Envy 16. I don’t know which one to choose. 😅
Hello Andrew, thanks for the great and informative review video. I would like to know how far the SD card goes into the laptop? Does it goes completely into the case or does it still stand out a bit? I ask if I can use thies as a permanent storage expension, lieke at the surface laptops.
As always, great review. Thanks. A couple quick questions. Another reviewer stated that the Book3 Pro did not offer 5G capability, but the Book3 Pro 360 did, up to 6Ghz though I'm not sure if that is an option one has to order or if it just comes automatically and kicks in automatically or has to be selected within the laptop, and I'm also not sure how that 6Ghz limit plays in this, but do you know, does the Book3 Ultra come with 5G capability? Do you know what that 6 Ghz means and affects performance? And on a side note, will the Pro and Pro 360 have that same screen wobble as with the Ultra? Thanks.
4070 thermals would be interesting..... was really interested in this, "unfortunately" lenovo had a flash sale and i got a legion pro 7 2023 version with 4900, 13900hx and 32ram for 3k, with 1200 discount so i jumped on that (Lenovo crazy?)...but I really like where Samsung is going with these
4:52 none of the models come with 32GB at least not here in the UK... can anyoen confirm 32GB ram in their region? also i think he meant RTX 4070 and not 3070?...
For soldered RAM and so shallow keyboard, plus not such a big battery I find it too heavy for what it is. Have a look at Schenker Vision 16/Pro, I would love if you could review that laptop.
oh my goodness, they killed it with the num pad. I cant believe they went with that layout. This laptop was looking like my next purchase but then THAT happened. Such a waste.
comparison with flow x16 please, especially on whether the 'seamless connectivity with samsung devices' really worth it since x16 packs much more top of the line features otherwise. Thanks!
Thank you Mr Andrew .great review..IAM fan of Samsung..two negative issues,,first the screen that swings a bit while typing...and the glossy screen..I have hp laptop also glossy screen..please make reviews on in glossy screen laptops.we need your advise about which laptops has better screens that is not glossy . Thank you Thank you.
Hi Andrew😁✌️ First of all, thank you for your great review😉👍 I bought the starter Samsung book 3 and have an important question. It is clear to me that the Book 3 series has a 2nd SSD slot. But it's not clear to me whether there's space for two M2 SSDS of the 2280 series or whether the 2nd slot is designed for the 2230 series 🙄 an answer to that would be incredibly important for me 4:23
Have a bit of a weird technical question if you might know the answer. I see you mentioned the computer has two usb-c thunderbolt 4 ports that have charging capability. Do you know if there is a way to just toggle off/on the charging aspect on one of the ports? I will be using my laptop connected to a targus dock for external monitors, etc. but do not necessarily want to be charging the computer all the time when connected to the dock.
Hey Andrew, I have question on which laptop I should get. Should I get the Asus Zenbook duo 15 or the Samsung Galaxybook 3 Ultra????? I am really confused on which to get🤔
I agree with your opinion. Audio sounded better on your MacBook Pro. I bought it because it is a Windows laptop and I hoped it would be upgradable when needed. My MacBook Pro was difficult to repair and upgrade unless an expert repairman was available. What is your suggestion if I need to upgrade it using more RAM and SSD in future. How good is it as a laptop for programming and data intensive works?
I just wanted to state my personal opinion , but i think it is more easier to see the details of the display when you write them on the left side like you use to. Nevertheless, it was an excellent review once again so thanks for your amazing review.
The hinge is plastic trying to hold together two large, aluminum shells. Because of this, separation is guaranteed after around a year of use even when treated like a newborn baby. To fix this, Samsung charges $1200 for the display alone, not counting time and labor. As someone who owns this thing, it's not worth it, nor can I say the same to the copy/paste 4 Ultra, which is practically the same laptop. Avoid Samsung's Ultra laptop line until they can engineer a proper hinge. Save yourself the lost time and money and get something that's built properly.
Re. audio Mac has better mid and low end however Samsung has far clearer highs, Mac actually muffled in comparison have to say. So music better on the Mac voice and clarity better on Samsung.
Hi Andrew! Really appreciate your reviews and content. I am currently an engineering student and need to run programs like CAD and solidworks, so I was looking for a laptop to buy. I settled for the asus zenbook 14 oled after your review, but saw that for everyday tasks the battery life was lacking 6-7 hours or even less. I was considering switching to the samsung galaxybook ultra(i7,4050), as I heard good reviews about battery and do not need the excessive i9 and 4060. Which one you would recommend for me ?
I have the I9 and 4070 version, and I use it for SolidEdge every day. I had no problem managing massive assemblies, but not on battery. For light usage, I usually got around 8 hours of screen time. If battery time is important for you, I do not recommend the GBU.
@@dave4858 thank you for the reply! which one would you recommend though for engineering? the zen book pro 14 oled(i9 4060) or the samsung galaxy book ultra(i7,4050)? also would a 14 or 16 inch be better in engineering?
U still can't do heavy gaming or long 3 modeling or graphics, u can mildly do those things. The only thing possible that u can do is edit photos and 4 k videos and play a little gaming
Will it support external displays at higher refresh rates (120Hz or higher assuming the monitor supports it)? I know HDMI 2.0 port won't.... but wondering about USBC and the graphics support of the laptop itself...
Was hoping the webcam would have Samsung-Galaxy-Phone level quality, rather disappointed that it does not. It's "good for a laptop webcam" but their phone webcams are basically perfect.
OMG! That's impressive, but the price a little salty, but, I think it's also honest, cause I just paid 1889€ for a New Dell XPS 15 9520 which was on offer, and using student offer too. Honestly I'm happy with it, but even The new Galaxy book 3 ultra sound Great.🤩😍
Hey Andrew, great vid as always. I am a student, i need a Windows laptop in the $800 to $1000 range, and my priority is battery life. Can you suggest some good options for me.
Wow, very cool! Thank you. What do you think, are there better options for this amount (to be with a good video card and not look like a New Year's toy like gaming laptops)? maybe it’s worth making a rating of laptops windows for the first quarter of 2023 at prices?
The XPS, and Thinkpad X1 or P1 should be comparable though these might be more expensive. The only XPS I can picture with a 4070 will probably be the 17 inch and that will be more expensive. The X1 with discount could be better, the thing is that Samsung runs a lot of sales and cash back. Plus better discount if you are or have a student at home.
I was going to book one order today but the screenwobble, and the big touchpad that also are unsymetric was the dealbreakers for me. I type a lot in Microsoft Word and use a mouse instead of the touchpad, i usually laying down when i type. So the dream would be smallest possible touchpad and bigger keyboard and no numeric keyboard.
The touch pad is centered on the keyboard, just not including the number pad. As far as screen wobble goes. I have the GB3Ultra and the screen doesn't wobble when I'm using the laptop. I think the only time wobble would be an issue is if you are using the laptop on a train.
Why is the touchpad shifted to the left-why not just centre it like all macbooks and surface laptops- don't Samsung ( and other laptop manufacturers understand that 90% of the population are right handed and therefore touchpads centred to the left make it awkward .
It’s because of the num pad. Most typist use the keyboard without glancing down. So it makes sense to centre your palms underneath the letters, that’s why they offset the trackpad. Is it practical in the real world? I doubt it. I’m sure Samsung has done their own research. The bum pad itself could be an issue if you’re not used to it being so close to the return/enter key.
Wow, Samsung already raised their prices on this to $2399 for the 4050 and $2999 for the 4070 in 5 months. That's a Hard PASS. Everybody enjoy the inflation.
***CORRECTION*** I mistakenly put HDMI 1.4 when it is actually HDMI 2.0
Well like Linus techtips has covered, they're redefining the HDMI classes now anyway... for them to say nothing about the quality anymore
Also, you said RTX 3070 gpu while mentioning the variants
Even still it shoukd be HDMI 2.1. No idea why it's HDMI 2.0. Great Review from the real AMD
@@LoverOfTech appreciate it Bro and your review was amazing
Hey Andrew, I have question on which laptop I should get. Should I get the Asus Zenbook duo 15 or the Samsung Galaxybook 3 Ultra???? I am really confused about which to get🤔
I saw the display at the store and really love the look of it and how lightweight it is. But seeing this review, especially the screen wobbling might be a deal breaker for me considering the price tag.
I said the same thing. That would annoy me. If I'm paying that much for it, there should b e no wobble
So, I got the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro. Which is very similar to the ultra in terms of the overall build. I was surprised to hear that screen wabble was an issue for you. I hadn't noticed that at all on mine. I have been using it on secure table top surfaces, so maybe that was the difference. Screen glare is an issue for sure. And I have also had a couple instances of accidental touchpad inputs when typing. Not many, this isn't a constant issue, but it has happened.
Thank you, Andrew for another excellent review. The new format and graphics in these review videos are very detailed, very informative. This laptop is very good, many pluses and few minuses.
Thanks Dean, glad you are liking the new format!
You never disappoint when it comes to a Review. Awesome as usual AMD!
Thanks really appreciate it
Andrew, you always seem to comment negatively about the glossy displays being too reflective. You need to make sure and say that this is only your opinion or preference. I actually can't stand the grainy/blurry effect that matte displays have, and very strongly prefer the glossy displays because they are much more crisp. I am using my laptops at home where it has normal soft lighting so I don't get any reflections on my screen.
I'd like to add a small side note about the speakers and audio performance. I got the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro, and my initially I was disappointed by the speakers. However, I was able to make them sound much better by using the included Dolby software and tuning the EQ in one of the available custom save profiles. - Don't misunderstand, by no means am I defending it. If I could spend some time with the EQ and get it to sound better, then shame on Samsung for not doing the same.
Sound depends on personal taste, so as long as there are options to modify the sound quality and tone, then they've done it right.
@@TheMxa77 to a point I agree. There’s also a way to completely ruin the sound of a speaker by tuning it wrong. That’s what they did.
I got mine today ! The screen wobble was minimal if any on mine.
For being probably the only real review currently out there with the device on-hand and tested, thanks for staying objective. I think all your criticisms about it were totally fair. Christ Almighty, that screen wobble looks annoying. And I already have my Galaxy Book 3 Ultra on order, so I guess I'll find out for myself how much I'm able to tolerate soon enough...
I do love the fact that it isn't susceptible to thermal throttling.
Yeah, the wobble seems to be a thing other reviewers are showing on their videos. I hope is not as bad. Mine arrives tomorrow,l.
Let me know what you think about the screen wobble. I would like to order this laptop but I'm not sure, I hate the screen wobble...
1. Fix the screen wobble
2. Remove the numpad and dedicate that space to better speakers
3. Slightly increase the keyboard size while simultaneously reducing the trackpad size
4. Make a 64GB variant possible
5. Maybe reduce the chin size a little bit
6. Possibly look into a 14inch variant of the same
Then I think we'd have a near perfect professional laptop for windows users.
Asus ZenBook pro 14 OLED
You're not the boss of me.
First in the world full review of these laptops. Great sir. Keep it up
Thanks a ton
@@andrewmarcdavid most welcome
I have the i7 model as in the video. It is an amazing machine. Maybe $200-$300 cheaper would be a sweet spot, but honestly I think it's worth the money. The display is amazing
How's the screen wobble?
@@tryhard3244 I have the Galaxy Book 2 360. I think the screen wobble is not that bad, but it does wobble quite a bit. For me, it looks scary to use it when it's folded like a tablet.
Update?
@@surajnanda1712 yeah the book 2 360 wobbles too but I didn't really bother about it because it's a 2 in 1 but the ultra would be a different case. I'm still interested in the book 3 360 I saw it yesterday in one of bestbuy stores the screen is pretty good the wobble is not that bad I assumed the ultra would be less but idk
Hello! Thank you for your review. I was wondering if you could help me check how the PWM (pulse-width modulation) works on the device. I noticed that some reviews seem to claim that there is no PWM below 50%, but they don't mention how they tested it. If it's not too much trouble, could you possibly film the screen at different brightness levels to show how the PWM manifests? Pertaining your phone camera has a high fps mode. Thank you
Andrew, great job once again for a state-of-the-art review! I am looking forward to your upcoming review of the 14 inch GBP3 in beige. Hopefully, we can get that by next week!
Coming up!
Much to like with this one but given its price I wouldn't want to give up the Windows 11 Hello IR camera capability. Sound was good enough for me as I use headphones/ear buds mostly.
I can see where the display wobble could get on the nerves of a high speed typist.
Great that it has two NVMe slots and that the stock version has PCIe 4 performance!
Thanks for a great review Andrew.
Thanks !
I don't know if it was that serious of an issue on the older models, but there were a lot of cases, specifically with the 360 models, that the screen would crack with nothing done to it. Some posted pictures with no impact points. Just a crack usually in the center. The reason I believe it really only affected the 360 models the past two years is because there was nothing protecting the glass. When you closed the laptops, it was just glass sitting on the keyboard. The regular pro models had at least some space between the screen and where it closed.
This year, it seems there is glass on the entire front on both models with no borders at the end. I wish it had small borders like the Dell XPS. So let's watch out for that cracking issue.
I have a Dell XPS 15. What I would have liked to see on this Galaxy Book was:
-Anti glare display.
-Tiny borders.
-Less screen wobble. (My XPS has pretty much done.)
I have an xps 15 which is my favorite laptop. Also bought this book 3 Ultra..I am worried about the screen
The testing song 15:13 - a great beat!
That screen wobble is a deal breaker
glossy displays is a huge problem also is apples, matte factory displays are just love
Great review. Thanks, Andrew! waiting for your review on the new book 4 ultra, especially with the new cpu and anti-reflective screen.
Thank you for another great detailed review of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra!
Thank you for including an audio test. My take is similar, I think they’re really reaching on the price as it’s trying to be on MacBook Pro M2 Max level but probably a few more years away.
Was atmos enabled for speaker review.
I have the higher end model with the RTX4070 GPU and i9 CPU. I bought it during the pre-order sale and it wasn't that much higher than some other RTX4000 series laptops. I really like it so far and running games doesn't seem to bother it at all.😁😁
What's the battery life and how's the cooling and fan noise? Thanks
Same question
A follow up question: How much do you think the battery life might be extended dropping from the 120Hz refresh rate to the dynamic and then the 60Hz, other things being equal? Thanks.
So close…maybe next year.
1) user replaceable RAM
2) fix hinges
3) improve trackpad
4) add latest hardware (hdmi 2.1) etc.
5) improve speakers
Thanks for the outstanding review. My 9 year old daughter loves your presentation.
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you for your detailed and informative honest review. I agree with you about some pros and cons of the laptop. I'm so excited to have my galaxy 3 ultra which is to be delivered next Tuesday. Yay!
Glad it was helpful!
lemme know if that wobble is as bad as he says. I am thinking to get one myself since I have already use Samsung mostly
@tryhard3244 Ok. Yeah, I'm also curious about glossy panel too. We will see.
Interesting, mine is scheduled for delivery tomorrow 2/27/2023. I ordered the i9 4070.
@@mariozamora9684 nice update us how it is
Nice looking unit. Solid graphics, especially for the form factor. Audio is definitely pretty tinny in comparison to the Mac. Battery life is quite solid. I often can't get better than 7-8 hours on my M1 Max so this is well within the same range.
Wow I thought the M1 pro Mac's had better battery life! Was this while using power hungry apps or general productivity?
@@JEYMS Theoretically I've seen it get 10-12 hours of battery life, however all it takes is 1 slightly power hungry tab in safari or chrome and suddenly that can drop to 5-9 hours of life.
Is that the 14 or 16?
@@mariozamora9684 16
Too many compromises for me... The screen is great, but no touch, the lack of independent thunderbolt ports is so crappy. The camera isn't Windows hello, why? Just too much cost-cutting for something called "ULTRA"... As usual GREAT review!
I've been out of the laptop/notebook/tablet market for several years. So, what'd I miss? Oh, this. Good grief. These things are lightyears ahead of where I left off.
Very good review! Thank you.
Thanks
Awesome as always! If you had to pick - Book 3 Pro or XPS 13 plus?
Amazing review, really complete would
It is a real shame that the only thing you can upgrade on this otherwise nice laptop is the SSD. That is why if I was purchasing this I would spec it out with the 32GB version. Everything else from the 1080p webcam, the 16:10 display although very glossy , the internal mic and the AKG speaker quality is great, however, there's no comparison when it comes to the Apple MacBook Pro when it comes to the speaker audio quality so I agree with you on that Andrew. Another thing I'm not crazy about is the screen wobble and the fact that the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra is also a fingerprint magnet!! In conclusion, what I would say is that if you're willing to put up with the negatives, I would get this so it will all come to an individual decision but I would pass on this. Brilliant review Andrew as your videos are always chock full of very valuable info. 👏😁
Andrew, you have the best reviews. Very charming. Thank you. Really engaging and well laid out. I would only disagree with you that micro SD is more useful for most people. Any chance to see a review of the one with the 4070?
I am extremely thankful for this objective & comprehensive review
The sound on the macbook is witch craft... just NO competition at all.
Hello Andrew! Your reviews are very good. This laptop seems really nice, I’m thinking of buying it but I’m confused. I also like the HP Envy 16. I don’t know which one to choose. 😅
Hello Andrew, thanks for the great and informative review video.
I would like to know how far the SD card goes into the laptop? Does it goes completely into the case or does it still stand out a bit? I ask if I can use thies as a permanent storage expension, lieke at the surface laptops.
Yes it does. Cards click in and sit flush with the unit
I just wished it would compete with a MAC in terms of Machine Learning. The M1 and M2 chips are just miles ahead
camera and audio is great !
As always, great review. Thanks. A couple quick questions. Another reviewer stated that the Book3 Pro did not offer 5G capability, but the Book3 Pro 360 did, up to 6Ghz though I'm not sure if that is an option one has to order or if it just comes automatically and kicks in automatically or has to be selected within the laptop, and I'm also not sure how that 6Ghz limit plays in this, but do you know, does the Book3 Ultra come with 5G capability? Do you know what that 6 Ghz means and affects performance? And on a side note, will the Pro and Pro 360 have that same screen wobble as with the Ultra? Thanks.
thats speakers diff is massive Mac , speakers , trackpad and microphone is best in the industry hands down
4070 thermals would be interesting.....
was really interested in this, "unfortunately" lenovo had a flash sale and i got a legion pro 7 2023 version with 4900, 13900hx and 32ram for 3k, with 1200 discount so i jumped on that (Lenovo crazy?)...but I really like where Samsung is going with these
where did you see that offer?
I HOPE NEXT YEAR, THEY BRING TOUCH SCREEN AND S-PNM SUPPORT ABD 4K RES..
Me personally never cared for AKG as their tuning always leaned to the high end sound.
Amazing review man.
Hello Andrew! My question is not related to this video. When will you release full review of Galaxy book 3 pro 360?
Yes coming soon
@@andrewmarcdavid hurray! Your reviews are very realistic. Helps people choose wisely!
4:52 none of the models come with 32GB at least not here in the UK... can anyoen confirm 32GB ram in their region? also i think he meant RTX 4070 and not 3070?...
For soldered RAM and so shallow keyboard, plus not such a big battery I find it too heavy for what it is. Have a look at Schenker Vision 16/Pro, I would love if you could review that laptop.
oh my goodness, they killed it with the num pad. I cant believe they went with that layout. This laptop was looking like my next purchase but then THAT happened. Such a waste.
comparison with flow x16 please, especially on whether the 'seamless connectivity with samsung devices' really worth it since x16 packs much more top of the line features otherwise. Thanks!
Thank you Mr Andrew .great review..IAM fan of Samsung..two negative issues,,first the screen that swings a bit while typing...and the glossy screen..I have hp laptop also glossy screen..please make reviews on in glossy screen laptops.we need your advise about which laptops has better screens that is not glossy .
Thank you
Thank you.
Hi Andrew😁✌️ First of all, thank you for your great review😉👍 I bought the starter Samsung book 3 and have an important question. It is clear to me that the Book 3 series has a 2nd SSD slot. But it's not clear to me whether there's space for two M2 SSDS of the 2280 series or whether the 2nd slot is designed for the 2230 series 🙄 an answer to that would be incredibly important for me 4:23
Have a bit of a weird technical question if you might know the answer. I see you mentioned the computer has two usb-c thunderbolt 4 ports that have charging capability. Do you know if there is a way to just toggle off/on the charging aspect on one of the ports? I will be using my laptop connected to a targus dock for external monitors, etc. but do not necessarily want to be charging the computer all the time when connected to the dock.
And thank you for the video/review. Really informative.
Good question. I am not aware off the top of my head. Anyone know?
AMD! The one man show! Another great review!
Thanks 🙏
Thanks Andrew! Great video. Will there be a full review of Book 3 Pro 360 model?
Yes next video
@@andrewmarcdavid didnt see that yet
Hey Andrew, I have question on which laptop I should get. Should I get the Asus Zenbook duo 15 or the Samsung Galaxybook 3 Ultra????? I am really confused on which to get🤔
I agree with your opinion. Audio sounded better on your MacBook Pro. I bought it because it is a Windows laptop and I hoped it would be upgradable when needed. My MacBook Pro was difficult to repair and upgrade unless an expert repairman was available. What is your suggestion if I need to upgrade it using more RAM and SSD in future. How good is it as a laptop for programming and data intensive works?
You can't upgrade the RAM
I just wanted to state my personal opinion , but i think it is more easier to see the details of the display when you write them on the left side like you use to. Nevertheless, it was an excellent review once again so thanks for your amazing review.
MacBook speakers sound nuts. Damn
Good review sir!
However, I choose the lightness of magnesium over the 'luxury feel' of aluminium.
For a mechanical engineering use (for software like solidworks cfd ecc) do you recomend it?
The hinge is plastic trying to hold together two large, aluminum shells. Because of this, separation is guaranteed after around a year of use even when treated like a newborn baby. To fix this, Samsung charges $1200 for the display alone, not counting time and labor. As someone who owns this thing, it's not worth it, nor can I say the same to the copy/paste 4 Ultra, which is practically the same laptop. Avoid Samsung's Ultra laptop line until they can engineer a proper hinge. Save yourself the lost time and money and get something that's built properly.
dope review, man
How comes Windows laptop manufacturers struggle with good speakers till date?
The 4070 gtx model would be worth it. But already have a 16” M1 Pro MacBook Pro and Love it!!
So many windows laptops miss the mark for me and if I'm spending over 2k I'm gonna go MacBook all day.
Re. audio Mac has better mid and low end however Samsung has far clearer highs, Mac actually muffled in comparison have to say. So music better on the Mac voice and clarity better on Samsung.
will I be able to use the book 3 ultra under sunlight without shade? please kind humans check and tell me. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Good luck to Samsung selling this for over 2k. brand new Alienware X series going for around that and very very hard to sell anything really
Hi Andrew! Really appreciate your reviews and content. I am currently an engineering student and need to run programs like CAD and solidworks, so I was looking for a laptop to buy. I settled for the asus zenbook 14 oled after your review, but saw that for everyday tasks the battery life was lacking 6-7 hours or even less. I was considering switching to the samsung galaxybook ultra(i7,4050), as I heard good reviews about battery and do not need the excessive i9 and 4060. Which one you would recommend for me ?
I have the I9 and 4070 version, and I use it for SolidEdge every day. I had no problem managing massive assemblies, but not on battery. For light usage, I usually got around 8 hours of screen time. If battery time is important for you, I do not recommend the GBU.
@@dave4858 thank you for the reply! which one would you recommend though for engineering? the zen book pro 14 oled(i9 4060) or the samsung galaxy book ultra(i7,4050)? also would a 14 or 16 inch be better in engineering?
Nice video review about the Samsung Book3 ULTRA i7 13700-H with RTX-4050. You won one more follower my friend 😃❤✌🏻👍🏻😉😊
Thanks really appreciate it
U still can't do heavy gaming or long 3 modeling or graphics, u can mildly do those things. The only thing possible that u can do is edit photos and 4 k videos and play a little gaming
Will it support external displays at higher refresh rates (120Hz or higher assuming the monitor supports it)? I know HDMI 2.0 port won't.... but wondering about USBC and the graphics support of the laptop itself...
I liked the previous way of battery life test
Was hoping the webcam would have Samsung-Galaxy-Phone level quality, rather disappointed that it does not. It's "good for a laptop webcam" but their phone webcams are basically perfect.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Do the new book 3s have reverse charging?
OMG! That's impressive, but the price a little salty, but, I think it's also honest, cause I just paid 1889€ for a New Dell XPS 15 9520 which was on offer, and using student offer too. Honestly I'm happy with it, but even The new Galaxy book 3 ultra sound Great.🤩😍
Thank you for the great review. Unfortunately I don't see this latest Samsung laptop as being very ultra as the name suggests.
Hey Andrew, great vid as always.
I am a student, i need a Windows laptop in the $800 to $1000 range, and my priority is battery life. Can you suggest some good options for me.
samsung galaxy book go, 18hrs and 1.38kg, but has ARM processor
For that price, unupgradable RAM should be unacceptable, very unfortunate.
Wow, very cool! Thank you. What do you think, are there better options for this amount (to be with a good video card and not look like a New Year's toy like gaming laptops)? maybe it’s worth making a rating of laptops windows for the first quarter of 2023 at prices?
The XPS, and Thinkpad X1 or P1 should be comparable though these might be more expensive. The only XPS I can picture with a 4070 will probably be the 17 inch and that will be more expensive. The X1 with discount could be better, the thing is that Samsung runs a lot of sales and cash back. Plus better discount if you are or have a student at home.
@@mariozamora9684 thanks, that's interesting
I was going to book one order today but the screenwobble, and the big touchpad that also are unsymetric was the dealbreakers for me. I type a lot in Microsoft Word and use a mouse instead of the touchpad, i usually laying down when i type. So the dream would be smallest possible touchpad and bigger keyboard and no numeric keyboard.
The touch pad is centered on the keyboard, just not including the number pad. As far as screen wobble goes. I have the GB3Ultra and the screen doesn't wobble when I'm using the laptop. I think the only time wobble would be an issue is if you are using the laptop on a train.
Which brand SSD Samasung has used?
Why this isn't a touch screen at this price is baffling, and the i7 at 16 gig ram? My Surface Book 1 had 16 gig ram
Will you be reviewing the galaxy book 3 pro? When is the video coming out?
Yes, and expect full review in about a day or so.
Why the heck do you need a touch pad that big, plus it is off center.
Why can't Windows laptop manufacturers make speakers great but Apple can
I have the same feeling to MacBook.
Why I cannot play blizzard game with expensive MacBook, but Galaxybook can do
what do you think the battery life is on the higher spec model??
It probably would be slightly less, not I am not expecting a huge difference
I never considered screen wobble too much of a dealbreaker. Until now. I feel like this thing is gonna give me motion sickness 😂
no comment on gpu? that's huge
You did not give us a preview of Samsung ecosystem between Windows and their phone integration
I am doing a separate video as it was almost 20 minutes long
The i7 version is over twice that price in EU...
Why is the touchpad shifted to the left-why not just centre it like all macbooks and surface laptops- don't Samsung ( and other laptop manufacturers understand that 90% of the population are right handed and therefore touchpads centred to the left make it awkward .
It’s because of the num pad. Most typist use the keyboard without glancing down. So it makes sense to centre your palms underneath the letters, that’s why they offset the trackpad. Is it practical in the real world? I doubt it. I’m sure Samsung has done their own research. The bum pad itself could be an issue if you’re not used to it being so close to the return/enter key.
how does apple still beat windows with the quality of the speakers
I just wish they had a AMD version.
Wow, Samsung already raised their prices on this to $2399 for the 4050 and $2999 for the 4070 in 5 months. That's a Hard PASS. Everybody enjoy the inflation.