Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today introduced Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion, two high-end laptops offering ultra-portable and ultra-powerful computing experiences to meet the unique needs of modern professionals for their ever-changing lifestyle.
Today’s mobile consumers need computers that offer maximum productivity while being mobile enough to take anywhere. Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion were designed for that and more, providing seamless continuity across all of your devices.
“Consumers often have to choose between mobility and high performance hardware when choosing a laptop”, said YoungGyoo Choi, senior vice president of the PC sales team, Mobile Communications Business. “The Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion eliminate the need for compromise by delivering powerful performance with unmatched portability and display innovation.”
New laptops with new innovations
Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion Introduce the World’s First QLED display on a laptop, providing a vivid and realistic visual experience. The outdoor mode, activated by a maximum display capacity of 600 nit, ensures that every detail is clear, even when working in direct sunlight. Both devices facilitate wireless connection with long-lasting batteries and energy-saving displays. Best in class at Samsung Wireless PowerShare can also charge any of your Qi-compatible smartphones, Galaxy Buds, or portable devices with your laptop’s touchpad. Both the Galaxy Book Flex and the Galaxy Book Ion illustrate Samsung’s design heritage for ultra-thin and light device that fits easily into bags and backpacks without additional bulk.
Designed jointly with Intel as part of the Project Athena innovation program, the Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion have passed rigorous tests to meet program objectives for advanced IT specifications and experiences to enable responsiveness exceptional, high-efficiency battery life and instant action. The Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion also feature 10th generation Intel® Core ™ processors for intelligent performance, breathtaking entertainment and Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (Gig +) and Thunderbolt ™ 3, the best wireless standards and of their class for flexible and easy connectivity.
“We build on our long history with Samsung to drive innovation and bring new mobile computing experiences to market,” said Gregory Bryant, Intel executive vice president and general manager of the Client Computing Group. “The introduction of Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion, the first Samsung notebooks certified by Project Athena and both based on 10th generation Intel Core, shows what can be achieved when we bring together great engineering talent to work to a unified vision of one of the new IT experiences of the future. ”
Galaxy Book Flex: a powerful, portable, Premium 2 in 1
The Galaxy Book Flex is designed for people who need the latest and greatest technology to help them push the envelope and do more. Galaxy Book Flex can handle all the demanding tasks you throw at it, from developing your last line of code to sketching your latest artistic creation. The Galaxy Book Flex’s 360-degree hinge lets you explore the device both as a tablet and a PC. Designed for the road, the Galaxy Book Flex sports an aluminum body for additional protection with a “Royal Blue” finish that will turn heads. With the new and improved gesture controls on the S Pen, you can quickly switch slides in PowerPoint during a presentation or rewind a video that you show to friends using just your hand. Optimized S Pen apps deliver a powerful writing and drawing experience across the device. Access to the large PENUP community is also available for the first time on a laptop, allowing you to create and share your favorite sketches. And the integrated biometric credentials, powered by Windows Hello, provide peace of mind even in the most unknown places.
Galaxy Book Ion: an ultra-light and agile advanced PC
The Galaxy Book Ion was designed for the professional on the go who is not tied to a desk. Made of ultralight magnesium, its clamshell frame and ultrathin design have been specially designed for portability. Measuring only 12.9 / 14.9mm thick and weighing less than a kilogram1, The Galaxy Book Ion is easy to take anywhere with you. The 15.6-inch version of the Galaxy Book Ion comes with an additional SSD slot and DDDR4 RAM, so you can increase the performance of your PC without adding volume. With a luxurious “Aura Silver” color, the Galaxy Book Ion offers a range of shades from all angles, giving it a premium look to complement its portable design.
Availability
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion will be available in the U.S. in early 2020.
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Product specification
Galaxy Book Flex 13 | Galaxy Book Flex 15 | |
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Dimensions | 302.6 x 202.9 x 12.9 mm | 355.0 x 227.2 x 14.9 mm |
Weight | 1.15 kg | 1.57 kg (external graphic model)
1.52 kg (internal graphic model) |
Display | 13.3-inch QHD FHD display (1920 x 1080) | 15.6-inch QHD FHD display (1920 x 1080) |
CPU | 10th generation Intel® Core ™ processor (Ice Lake) | 10th generation Intel® Core ™ processor (Ice Lake) |
Graphic | Intel® Iris Plus GraphicsUS or Intel®UHD Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250 graphics card with 2 GB GDDR5 graphics memory (external graphics model)
Intel® Iris Plus or Intel® UHD graphics card (internal graphics model) |
Memory | Up to 16 GB (LPDDR4x) | Up to 16 GB (LPDDR4x) |
Storage room | SSD up to 1 TB (NVMe) | SSD up to 1 TB (NVMe) |
WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 (Gig +), 802.11 ax 2×2 | Wi-Fi 6 (Gig +), 802.11 ax 2×2 |
Camera / microphone | HD 720p / dual matrix microphone | HD 720p / dual matrix microphone |
audio | AKG stereo speakers with smart amplifier | AKG stereo speakers with smart amplifier |
security | Digital print | Digital print |
S Pen | S Pen integrated | S Pen integrated |
Keyboard | Backlit | Backlit |
Drums | 69.7 Wh (typical) | 69.7 Wh (typical) |
orts | Thunderbolt ™ 3 (2) | USB-C (1) | UFS / MicroSD Combo | HP / Mic | Thunderbolt ™ 3 (2) | USB-C (1) | UFS / MicroSD Combo | HP / Mic |
Galaxy Book Ion 13 | Galaxy Book Ion 15 | |
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Dimensions | 305.7 x 199.8 x 12.9 mm | 356.1 x 228.0 x 14.9 mm |
Weight | 0.97 kg | 1.26 kg (external graphic model)
1.19 kg (internal graphic model) |
Display | 13.3-inch QHD FHD display (1920 x 1080) | 15.6-inch QHD FHD display (1920 x 1080) |
CPU | 10th generation Intel® Core ™ processor (Comet Lake) | 10th generation Intel® Core ™ processor (Comet Lake) |
Graphic | Intel® UHD graphics card | NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250 graphics card with 2 GB GDDR5 graphics memory (external graphics model)
Intel® UHD graphics card (internal graphics model) |
Memory | Up to 16 GB (DDR4) | Up to 16 GB (DDR4) + 1 Sodimm |
Storage room | SSD up to 1 TB (NVMe) | SSD up to 1 TB (NVMe)
+ 1 expandable SSD slot |
WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 (Gig +), 802.11 ax 2×2 | Wi-Fi 6 (Gig +), 802.11 ax 2×2 |
Camera / microphone | HD 720p / dual matrix microphone | HD 720p / dual matrix microphone |
audio | AKG stereo speakers with smart amplifier | AKG stereo speakers with smart amplifier |
security | Digital print | Digital print |
Keyboard | Backlit | Backlit |
Drums | 69.7 Wh (typical) | 69.7 Wh (typical) |
Ports | Thunderbolt ™ 3 | USB 3.0 (2) | HDMI | UFS / MicroSD Combo | HP / Mic | Thunderbolt ™ 3 | USB 3.0 (2) | HDMI | UFS / MicroSD Combo | HP / Mic |