Samsung Galaxy Book S (13.3-inch, 2019)

32 reviews

Dec, 2024

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portability (32)
design (16)
battery (15)
connectivity (7)
usability (5)

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performance (7)
keyboard (7)
sound (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 reviews of Samsung Galaxy Book S (13.3-inch, 2019). The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the durability and screen. The battery and design are also mentioned favorably. There are some less positive reviews about the sound and keyboard, while opinions are divided on the price.

portability, design, battery, screen, durability

performance, keyboard, sound

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Samsung Galaxy Book S (13.3-inch, 2019) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Ryan Jones (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung Galaxy Book S Review | Trusted Reviews

The Samsung Galaxy Book S feels like the start of a new laptop generation with a design so small and light that ‘ultrabook' now has a whole new meaning.

Incredibly light and small;Outstanding battery life;Lovely screen;LTE connectivity very handy

Performance only strong enough for basic tasks;Software compatibility issues;Not many ports

Jun, 2020

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Expert review by : David Nield (t3.com)

Samsung Galaxy Book S (Intel) review: a champion among portables

The Samsung Galaxy Book S is one of the best laptops around for on-the-go working

Jul, 2020

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Expert review by : David Nield (t3.com)

Samsung Galaxy Book S review: taking portability to the next level

The Samsung Galaxy Book S will have a lot of appeal for a lot of users

Excellent battery life ; Really lightweight ; 4G LTE connectivity

Low-powered processor ; Trackpad isn't great ; Some apps not optimised

Jun, 2020

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Samsung Galaxy Book S (Intel) review: Slimline supreme

Does the Intel version improve on the Qualcomm model when it comes to functionality? Yes, but battery life takes a hit. Here's what to expect.

Full-fat app access (unlike Qualcomm model) ; Ultra-lightweight and slim design ; Subtle keyboard backlighting looks great ; Balanced asking price

Battery not a patch on the Qualcomm model ; No 4G/LTE either ; MicroSD cover quality is terrible ; Limited ports - no full-size USB-A

A lightweight looker that - despite the battery life being about 25 per cent less than the Qualcomm equivalent - is still a decent daily driver, with full access to Windows 10 Home and all that apps that you'll need.

Nov, 2020

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Samsung Galaxy Book S review: Super battery life, subpar app access

With Qualcomm hardware this Samsung offers superb battery life and 4G connectivity. But the ARM architecture means app limitations, so be cautious.

Super long-lasting battery life ; Ultra-lightweight and slim design ; 4G LTE SIM slot for on-the-go use ; Subtle keyboard backlighting

Qualcomm hardware means app limitations - not everything from Windows Store is functional here ; Screen a little reflective ; Strong competiton in same price bracket

If a long-lasting machine for desk and on-the-go use is exactly what you want, this Samsung is a dream. However, only consider it if you need to do the basics - word processing, Office 365, browsing, videos, and such like - as the Qualcomm hardware...

May, 2020

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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Samsung Galaxy Book S

The Galaxy Book S is officially the longest lasting laptop you can buy, but Windows on Snapdragon isn't quite flawless yet

May, 2020

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Samsung's Galaxy Book S is the first laptop the Korean firm has launched in the UK in several years. This is no ordinary laptop, though: it weighs less than a kg, supports 4G connectivity and its processor is mo...

May, 2020

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Expert review by : Andrew E. Freedman (tomshardware.co.uk)

Samsung Galaxy Book S Review: The First Intel Lakefield Laptop

Intel's Lakefield technology is here in a beautiful design, but the Samsung Galaxy Book S is pricey for its performance.

Lightweight, beautiful design ; Vivid, fairly bright display ; Lakefield runs all x86 apps

Way too much pre-loaded software ; Audio is flat ; Pricey for the performance

The Samsung Galaxy S is a beautiful, lightweight ultraportable that can run every program you would expect with Intel's new Lakefield processor, but Samsung has doused it in its software, and you pay a lot for the design.

Jul, 2020

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Expert review by : Adam Shepherd (itpro.co.uk)

Samsung Galaxy Book S review: ARMed and dangerous | IT PRO

So long, Surface Pro X - Samsung shows us how it's really done

Thin, lightweight, fanless design ; Good value ; Great display ; Astonishing battery life

Some x86 compatibility issues still remain

Jul, 2020

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Expert review by : Mark Hachman (pcworld.com)

Samsung Galaxy Book S review: Incredible battery life, WWAN options sell this on-the-go PC

Samsung's Galaxy Book S laptop uses the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx chip, trading middling performance for a number of features that make on-the-go computing a snap.

Incredibly light, incredibly thin ; Superb 16-hour battery life ; LTE connectivity is designed in out of the box

Snapdragon 8cx processor still requires too many sacrifices ; Keyboard is mediocre

I prefer laptop keyboards with fairly substantial travel, something the Galaxy Book S lacks. Each key is firm and resilient, however, and wide enough to provide a comfortable landing space. The three levels of backlighting (plus off), aren’t...

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