Performance defines the PC experience Samsung aims to take down Apple with its new Galaxy Book6 laptops and Intels latest tech

Date:
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:32:57 +0000

Description:
Samsungs new Galaxy Book6 laptops "combine unparalleled speed and power with dependable AI" could these be the MacBook-killers PC users have been waiting for?

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CES 2026 is shaping up to be a great showcase for upcoming laptops, and Samsung has joined in the fun by announcing the Galaxy Book6 Ultra, Galaxy Book6 Pro and Galaxy Book6, which the company claims are the most advanced Galaxy Book series yet.

Despite Samsung being one of the biggest tech companies in the world, only a few years ago, its laptops felt a bit like an afterthought. Solid, sure, but nothing to get too excited about.

Im glad to say thats changed, with its sleek and stylish Galaxy Book series often appearing in our best laptops list, so I have high hopes for the new Galaxy Book6 range.

From what Samsung showed off at CES 2026, which is currently taking place in Las Vegas, these laptops could indeed be something to get excited about. They will be powered by Intels Core Ultra Series 3 processors , which have also just been announced at CES, so expect excellent performance and long battery life.

Samsung is one of the biggest proponents of AI, so itll come as no surprise
to learn that its Galaxy AI features are front and center with these laptops, and thanks to Intels new chips coming with an NPU capable of up to 50 TOPS (trillion operations per second), on-device AI tasks should be impressively speedy. Dont care for AI? (Image credit: Samsung)

If youre not that bothered about AI on your laptop (Ive yet to be convinced, personally), theres still lots to be excited about with the Galaxy Book6 laptops, as they come with the stylish designs and stunning screens weve come to expect from the line.

If you own other Samsung devices, such as a Samsung Galaxy smartphone , then also expect some nifty features that allow the devices to work together in an ecosystem that is slowly catching up to Apples.

In fact, thanks to the stylish looks, powerful performance and aforementioned ecosystem (which also includes tablets, smartwatches and earphones), the Samsung Galaxy Book6 could be the best way to get an Apple-like experience with Android and Windows 11 devices.

Check out the full specs below:

Galaxy Book6 Ultra (16-inch)

Galaxy Book6 Pro (14-inch)

Galaxy Book6 Pro (16-inch)

Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, 16-inch)

Dimensions

356.9 x 248.0 x 15.4mm

314.2 x 220.6 x 11.6mm

356.9 x 248.0 x 11.9mm

313.4 x 221.1 x 14.9mm (14-inch) / 357.1 x 248.0 x 16.8mm (Touch 16-inch) / 357.1 x 248.0 x 14.9mm (Non-Touch 16-inch)

Weight

1.79kg

1.24 kg

1.59 kg

1.48 kg (14-inch) / 1.85 kg (Touch 16-inch) / 1.75 kg (Non-Touch 16-inch)

OS

Windows 11

Windows 11

Windows 11

Windows 11

Display

16.0-inch Touch AMOLED, Anti-Reflective, WQXGA+ (2,880 x 1,800), 1,000nits

16.0-inch Touch AMOLED, Anti-Reflective, WQXGA+ (2,880 x 1,800), 1,000nits

16.0-inch Touch AMOLED, Anti-Reflective

14.0-inch IPS Anti-Glare, WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200), 350nits / 16-inch IPS Touch, WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200), 350nits / 16.0-inch IPS Anti-Glare, WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200), 350nits

Processor

Intel Core Ultra 7 / 9 Series 3 (Intel Evo Edition)

Intel Core Ultra 7 / 5 (Intel Evo Edition)

Intel Core Ultra X7 / 7 / 5 (Intel Evo Edition)

Intel Core Ultra 7 / 5

NPU

Intel NPU (up to 50 TOPS)

Intel NPU (up to 50 TOPS)

Intel NPU (up to 50 TOPS)

Intel NPU (up to 50 TOPS)

Graphics

Intel Arc Graphics (INT) / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060/5070 GDDR7 8GB (EXT)

Intel Arc Graphics

Intel Arc Graphics

Intel Graphics

Network

Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4, 802.11be2x2

Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4, 802.11be2x2

Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4, 802.11be2x2

Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.4, 802.11 ax 2 x 2

RAM

32GB/64GB (LPDDR5X)

16GB/32GB (LPDDR5X)

16GB/32GB (LPDDR5X)

16GB/32GB (LPDDR5X)

Storage

1TB SSD (PCle), Expansion Slot

256/512GB/1TB SSD (PCle)

256/512GB/1TB SSD (PCle)

256GB/512GB/1TB SSD (PCle)

Camera

2MP (1080p FHD)

2MP (1080p FHD)

2MP (1080p FHD)

2MP

Battery

80.20 Wh (Typical)

67.18 Wh (Typical)

78.07 Wh (Typical)

61.2 Wh (Typical)

Ports

Thunderbolt4 (2), USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1 port (Supports 8K@60, 5K@120), SD, Headphone/Microphone

Thunderbolt4 (2), USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1 port (Supports 8K@60, 5K@120), Headphone/Microphone

Thunderbolt4 (2), USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1 port (Supports 8K@60, 5K@120), Headphone/Microphone

USB Type-C (2), USB Type-A (2), HDMI, microSD, RJ45, S-Lock, Headphone/Microphone

We dont currently have price information for the new Galaxy Book6 laptops,
but hopefully Samsung doesnt follow Apples premium pricing for its MacBooks too closely. That said, Samsungs Galaxy brand is for its high-end premium devices, and considering the cutting-edge tech included, plus RAM price rises affecting all manner of devices, so I wouldnt expect any of these to be
budget laptops though Id be very happy to be wrong.

Theyll go on sale soon, and hopefully well be getting our hands on each model to fully review and rate at TechRadar.

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