Samsung's latest Galaxy Book, equipped with Snapdragon, isn't the MacBook Neo competitor I had anticipated.
Galaxy Book 6 Edge surfaces with ARM power and steep pricing.
Samsung's latest laptop featuring the Snapdragon processor has been fully revealed, showcasing a blend of premium specifications and ARM performance. However, it doesn't appear to be the disruptive MacBook Neo competitor I had hoped for. A new listing and leaked images of the Galaxy Book 6 Edge provide a nearly comprehensive view of Samsung's creation, though its overall design feels quite familiar.
Why this isn't a new entry-level Samsung laptop
Similar to its predecessor, the Galaxy Book 6 Edge fits between the Pro and base models, powered by the Snapdragon X2 Elite. This is Qualcomm's top-tier ARM processor, boasting up to 18 CPU cores. Based on the Cyberport listing, Samsung is equipping it with up to 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of SSD storage, solidifying its place in the premium market.
Given the current state of the market, marked by widespread price increases and memory shortages, this alone suggests a higher cost. The leaked pricing further supports its premium status, with the retailer indicating a starting price of €2,199. For comparison, the Snapdragon X-powered Galaxy Book 5 Edge originally launched at around $1,349.
If this leak proves accurate, the new Galaxy Book is priced similarly to a MacBook Pro equipped with the M5 Pro chip.
What stands out here?
There isn't much to emphasize regarding the design, but the battery life may be a major highlight. Featuring a 61.8Wh battery, the listing claims it can sustain up to 22 hours of use. Qualcomm's laptop chips are recognized for their efficiency, which could make this aspect a strong point for the Galaxy Book 6 Edge.
Additionally, it boasts a 16-inch AMOLED display with a 2.8K resolution (2880 x 1800), a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 500 nits. There's no touch support available this time, and notably, no smaller size option.
Still awaiting the Neo moment
Currently, it seems that Samsung is focusing on higher prices while maintaining its offerings in the premium category. Unless the company has something more competitive in the pipeline, potentially an Exynos-powered alternative, a genuine rival to the MacBook Neo appears to still be a ways off.
Vikhyaat Vivek is a tech journalist and reviewer with seven years of experience covering consumer hardware, with a focus on…
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