Review of the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360: Ultimate two-in-one laptop for big-screen lovers

I would describe the new Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 to regular customers as having a premium design and a stunning display. However, for Windows fans and well informed clients, this PC is significantly more than that.

In the ultra-premium market, Samsung has been producing remarkable goods. The 2021 Galaxy Buds 2 earbuds are still my top pick for many users, and the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is the undisputed champion in the premium smartphone segment. With its Galaxy Books, Samsung has already set a high standard for laptops. Additionally, Samsung's most recent offering continues to wow this year.

The company's newest Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 has a metal chassis, up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and a 13th-generation Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor. The professional model's AMOLED touch-enabled display has a resolution of 3K and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The Galaxy Book series gives you access to more features that will help you work more efficiently every day if you already have a Samsung phone and TWS earbuds.

However, you can't hide the price, no matter what superlatives or adjectives I use. The Universe Book 3 Genius 360 beginnings at Rs 1,63,990 for the 512GB stockpiling choice. The price rises to Rs 1,79,990 if you opt for the 1TB SSD storage model, which I am also evaluating. It is not at all affordable, especially in light of the macroeconomic circumstances.

Samsung, on the other hand, is aware of these circumstances. It is aware of the situation. With M2-series SoCs, I wouldn't be surprised if the company dares to compete with Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro. To be fair, Samsung's argument holds water on a few levels.

So, does this imply that the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 is the best laptop for productivity on the market? The short answer is no. Does this mean you shouldn't think about getting it? Definitely not.

Here are my thoughts after using the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 for nearly a month.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 display and design

Let's begin with the plan for the names. The third-generation Galaxy Book is implied by the name, and 360 describes the convertible (2-in-1) design. The Pro is of little use other than this.

This is due to the fact that Samsung's Galaxy Book 3 and 360 lineups already provide convertible laptops at prices that are lower. The star in the name is for the most part about the presentation experience. Naturally, it includes the brand-new, more powerful 13th-generation P-series CPUs from Intel.

Throughout the long term, Samsung has figured out how to situate its items, like Apple. The Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 cleverly has a 16-inch AMOLED touch-enabled display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3K (2800x1800) resolution, in contrast to the standard model. The larger screen and faster refresh rate of the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 offer the best of both the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, which may attract customers willing to pay a higher price for the device. The native resolution of the Galaxy Book 360 is limited to full HD, and it is available in two sizes, 13 inches and 15 inches.

On the off chance that we discuss the presentation, Samsung is a forerunner in creating top of the line shows, and the World Book 3 Master 360 satisfies its standing. In the event that you seriously love PCs with large screens, there's not a lot to grumble about. The brightness is high and the colors are vivid. If your daily work involves using spreadsheets like Microsoft Excel, a large screen can be especially helpful.

This is especially helpful for me when writing on the Microsoft Notepad app with Edge or Chrome open on the left. Windows 11's Snap format, which fans out applications by floating over the limit button, makes this experience considerably seriously satisfying.

Naturally, Samsung confines some presentation settings, like the goal, HDR, and revive rate, to restrict battery utilization. However, I turned on every feature, including the 120 Hz refresh rate. The viewing experience improves significantly by doing all of this, but at the expense of the battery. Erring on the last option in a little.

It is common practice to use the touch screen without a stylus. Compared to high-end HP and Asus laptops, I did not notice any significant differences. However, the S Pen—which comes with the device—gives Samsung an advantage over its rivals. The Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 display has a super-glossy screen, but the friction between the stylus and it feels almost real. Also barely noticeable is the lag. Either Apple's hovering feature or Samsung's additional customizable button on the stylus could take the game to the next level.

Despite its enormous display and metal body, Samsung has managed to keep the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360's design under 2 kg. For aggressive typers, the keyboard deck's almost no flex is advantageous. Discussing composing, we get illuminated consoles with a numeric keypad. Additionally, there is a large trackpad, which some developers may find useful. However, the fact that the trackpad leans to the left, making it less space for your left hand to rest, makes me unhappy with this addition. Additionally, the large trackpad occupies space that could have been utilized for larger keys, which would have been preferable to me.

The selection of ports is adequate, if not the best. The Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 has two Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI, USB-A, a microSD slot, and more. Samsung could have differentiated itself from Apple by making use of the space and adding an additional USB-A port. Thankfully, we still have a 3.5mm audio jack on some Apple laptops and high-end Lenovo and HP notebooks, which is slowly becoming obsolete.

Last but not least, the S Pen does not have a dedicated port, so you would have to rely on the metal body to get it to stick magnetically.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 performance 

The Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 is Intel Evo certified, which means that it has hardware that makes it slim and light. One of Intel's brand-new P-series chips for ultraportable devices, the 13th-generation i7-1360P, is included with it. Due to the absence of a dedicated GPU, it is not the best laptop for gaming. Running games like FIFA 22, Apex Legends, and Age of Empires IV shouldn't be a problem if you're not as dedicated as I am. The refresh rate is not particularly bad, but don't expect a lot of graphics.

Notwithstanding, at Rs. 1,63,990, so expecting dedicated GPUs is reasonable. However, Samsung has avoided using a dedicated GPU because it could make the laptop heavier.

In any case, for day to day work, utilizing the World Book 3 Genius 360 is a breeze. The boot time is scarcely perceptible, and the Touch ID on the console is responsive. I did not experience any lag or sudden crashes despite having two web browsers open and a number of folders and applications running in the background. However, I have yet to figure out why some desktop applications, such as WhatsApp and Notepad, started automatically shutting down when the laptop went to sleep after a Windows update.

I used Adobe Photoshop, which worked well, in addition to gaming. Nonetheless, the free DaVinci 18 showed conspicuous falters while altering. Most likely, it gives off an impression of being an issue with the product and not the actual PC.

On PC Mark 10's performance test, the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 received 5421 points, significantly higher than the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon's 5,058 points for the Intel Core i7-1260P. However, it was not quite up to par with the Asus Zenbook Pro 14 Duo's i9-12900H (5,507 points). The Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 received an average score of 1,819 in the Time Spy test conducted by 3D Mark on the GPU side.

The various Galaxy ecosystem features will be the cherry on top for Samsung phone and earbud owners beyond these numbers. Users who prioritize productivity may benefit from this during crucial office meetings. For example, you can utilize Samsung Stream to reflect Samsung's telephone content straightforwardly on the PC screen. To control the audio modes on your Galaxy Buds, you can download the Galaxy Buds desktop app separately. However, certain Samsung phones and Galaxy earbuds do not provide head-tracking spatial audio.

In a similar vein, you can connect your Galaxy phone, tablet, and Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 seamlessly using other Samsung apps like Gallery and Notes. The camera on the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 is one of the best I've seen on laptops for people who need a webcam for daily work. There is still room for improvement, and significant changes are only a matter of time.

Be that as it may, the general sound experience is a bit disappointing when contrasted with Macintosh Macintoshes and iPad Professionals.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 battery 

Samsung is able to fit a hefty 76Wh battery into the laptop because of its large size. You can use the same PD phone charger to charge the laptop thanks to the Thunderbolt 4 ports' support for PD charging.

Aside from that, the package contains a 65W charging brick. The charging cable is surprising long (two meters), which many users will appreciate.

I used the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 in my test with performance mode enabled, 3K resolution, and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. When compared to the majority of Windows-based laptops, the laptop lasts approximately 6 hours on a single charge. With moderate settings like Full-HD resolution and a 60 Hz refresh rate, users can easily prologue the battery.

Before it can compete with M2/M1-powered Macs in terms of battery life, Samsung still has some way to go. Be that as it may, the organization is most certainly moving in the correct heading.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360: Should you buy?    

Although I do not have many issues with the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360, Samsung faces an enormous challenge in persuading customers to purchase this costly laptop, particularly given the state of the global economy.

The Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360's stunning display and stylish, portable design are both highlights. Although there are notebooks available with more powerful GPUs and CPUs at much lower prices, you won't have many performance issues.

As I mentioned earlier, Samsung is aware of these difficulties and is targeting productivity-focused customers who value a great display, dependable performance, and long battery life with its notebook. The Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 fulfills all of these requirements to a certain extent, but purchasing the laptop makes more sense if you are already part of the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem. In any case, the M2 MacBook Master is an extraordinary decision in the event that efficiency is your need. The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED might be on your list if you want a powerhouse at the expense of a good battery and a sleek design.

Samsung might think about making the audio system better, putting the trackpad where it should be, and getting rid of the bezels in the next generation. The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 serves as a useful reminder of the things that money can buy until then.