Samsung has just dropped a brand new laptop that will be the next “budget” premium laptop purchase. Samsung has unveiled the new 14-inch Galaxy Book6, priced at $799.99 in the US, bringing its latest laptop line under four figures for the first time. The company’s other Galaxy Book 6 debuted earlier this year for just over $1,000, and the new model aims to be more affordable.
But it’s not just a $250 price cut, the company has built a more modest configuration specifically for everyday computing, with Intel Core 3 or Core 5 Series 3 processors, integrated Intel graphics, 8GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X memory, and up to 512GB of storage in the US. And at $800, it’s tied with Apple’s low-end MacBook.
The MacBook Neo has another Windows rival
Following the announcement of the MacBook Neo, major Windows laptop manufacturers such as Acer and Dell have been scrambling to bring more affordable premium notebooks to the market. The MacBook Neo currently starts at $699 with 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage after Apple raised its price earlier this year. Its 512GB version costs $799, putting it right next to Samsung’s new price range. To achieve this price point, the new Galaxy Book6 uses a 14-inch 1920 x 1200 resolution, 350-nit LCD, rather than the gorgeous AMOLED panels found on the Galaxy Book 6 Pro and Ultra.
There’s a standard clickpad, integrated graphics and, somewhat painfully for an $800 laptop, a non-backlit keyboard. Samsung claims the 61.2Wh battery can provide up to 25 hours of battery life, while the 45W USB-C charge can restore roughly 33% in 30 minutes. The laptop weighs 1.35 kg (2.98 lb) and is 15.7 mm thick. Unlike Apple’s minimalist port selection, Samsung also offers two USB-C ports, USB-A, HDMI 1.4 and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The Galaxy experience is front and center
The hardware isn’t really what separates this laptop from the increasingly crowded field of cheap Windows machines. The new Book6 features AI Select, AI Cut Out and Note Assist, as well as Quick Share and Storage Share for moving files between Galaxy devices. Multi Control lets you control compatible Galaxy phones and tablets with a single keyboard and mouse, and Second Screen turns a Galaxy Tab into another display.
Samsung has already built some excellent Galaxy Book6 machines, but the Pro started at $1,599.99 and the Snapdragon-powered Book 6 Edge came in at $2,099.99. So the new model can finally make its way into the ecosystem for someone with a Galaxy phone at a much cheaper price. Samsung says the 14-inch Galaxy Book6 will be available on Samsung.com and Amazon starting October 5 for $799.99. US buyers can choose between 8GB or 16GB of RAM, 256GB or 512GB of storage, and a gray or the much more interesting Violet Silver finish.
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