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    Galaxy Book3
    A 15.6-inch laptop tested with Windows 11 Home, an Intel Core i7 1355U 1.7GHz processor, 16GB of memory, Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics, and a 1TB solid-state drive.
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    Description
    A 15.6-inch laptop tested with Windows 11 Home, an Intel Core i7 1355U 1.7GHz processor, 16GB of memory, Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics, and a 1TB solid-state drive.

    CR Expert Take

    How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

    What goes into the Overall Score?

    Ratings

    OWNER SURVEYS

    Predicted Reliability
     /  5
    Owner Satisfaction
     /  5

    EXPERT LAB TESTS

    Portability
     /  5
    Performance
     /  5
    Display
     /  5
    Ergonomics
     /  5
    Versatility
     /  5
    Color
     /  5
    Battery Life - web (hr.)
     /  5
    Battery Life - video (hr.)
     /  5
    Weight (lbs.)
     /  5
    OS
     /  5
    Touch screen
     /  5
    2-in-1
     /  5
    Battery life (hr.)
     /  5
    Thin & light
     /  5

    Detailed Test Results

    Performance: Overall this laptop's performance was very good. Tasks like email, word processing and web browsing will be accomplished quickly. Compared to other tested laptops, it was among the fastest with common tasks such as web browsing and video conferencing. Applications start up almost instantly. Speed was adequate when composing documents, working on data spreadsheets, and other productivity tasks, and it was slow for manipulating images, editing videos, and calculating simulations.

    Portability: This laptop is an excellent choice for traveling. Battery life lasted 14 hours in a light load of web browsing tests, and 10.75 hours in a heavier load of 4K video playback tests. Results were notably longer than many similar laptops, under a workload of mixed use. At 3.4 lbs, this laptop is lightweight for a laptop of this size category.

    Ergonomics: The laptop features, such as its keyboard, touchpad, and labeling were well-designed, making it comfortable and convenient to use. The keyboard has large keys and was comfortably sized. Its high contrast letters were easy to read, and the backlighting can be useful in dark rooms. There's a dedicated number pad for faster data entry. The power button was conveniently located, but its labeling was hard to read when the laptop is off.

    Display: The display quality was very good overall. Colors were in the ballpark, though not completely accurate. The laptop's display was brighter than most and it's anti-reflective, a plus for viewing in a brightly lit room or outdoors. The display has a wide viewing angle, especially important if more than one person needs to see the screen at a time, say, for a video or presentation. Its display produces a smaller array of colors than on most other tested laptops.

    Useful features and attributes on this model include: The spacious 1TB solid-state drive offers plenty of room for storing your music, photos, and movies. The 1TB solid-state drive uses less power and accesses data more quickly than conventional hard-disk drives. You can connect common external devices such as hard drives and Blu-ray burners using USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) for maximum performance. The fingerprint reader lets you log into your computer without typing in a password.

    Downsides: There's no optical drive like a CD or DVD reader, so you'll have to buy an external drive if you need one. At about 6.1 ft length, the power cable is shorter than most others, so you'd need to be mindful of power outlet locations.

    About

    The Samsung Galaxy Book3 is a 15.6-inch laptop with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080. It has 16GB of memory and a 1TB solid-state drive. It has an Intel Core i7 1355U 1.7GHz processor and an integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics video adapter. It lacks an optical drive for burning CDs or DVDs. It was tested with Windows 11 Home installed.

    It has 2 full-size, 2 type-C USB ports built-in on the laptop. However, you'll lose a USB port to plug in the power cable when charging the laptop. Video outputs include: an HDMI full-size port. It supports WiFi 5 (802.11ac), so it's compatible with high-speed routers. It also supports WiFi 6 (802.11ax), which provides faster and more dependable High Efficiency Wireless, but you'll need a compatible router to see the faster speeds. It has Bluetooth 5.1 built-in. It has a 0.9MP webcam for video conferencing. It has a button shortcut to disable the webcam when not in use.

    The Samsung Galaxy Book3 measures 14 inches wide by 9 inches deep by 0.7 inches high, and it weighs 3.4 lbs. It's backed by a 12-month warranty, with 12 months of free tech support over telephone.

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