Samsung launches a powerful AI laptop with Snapdragon X chip and 27 hours of battery life
The Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Edge 5G has been launched. The new AI laptop comes with Snapdragon 865 and a Hexagon NPU. It supports Copilot+ features, Dolby Atmos speakers, and a 27-hour battery life. Sales have already begun in the UK and it can be purchased on the Samsung UK website.
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Edge 5G: Samsung has quietly listed its new AI laptop, the Galaxy Book 5 Edge 5G, on its website without any major event.
It's an upgraded version of the Galaxy Book 4 Edge and features Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X chipset, which delivers up to 45 TOPS of AI performance.
It features a 15.6-inch FHD IPS display, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and 512GB of eUFS storage. The laptop also boasts AI features. Let's take a look at its features and pricing…
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Edge 5G price and availability
Samsung has listed the Galaxy Book 5 Edge 5G in the UK for GBP 949 (approximately Rs. 1.10 lakh). The laptop is available in only one configuration: 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
The company has introduced it in Sapphire Blue, which maintains the premium design language of the Galaxy Book series. It is currently available for purchase on the Samsung UK website, with details about its global launch expected soon.
Display, Design and Build Quality
The Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Edge 5G features a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display with a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution and an anti-glare coating.
The laptop weighs just 1.66 kg and measures 15.5 mm thick, making it both portable and premium. Its design follows the same sleek form factor and minimalist look as the Galaxy Book 5 lineup, making it highly appealing to business and professional users.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X chip, NPU and AI features
The AI PC is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) chipset with burst speeds of up to 3.0GHz. It's accompanied by an Adreno GPU and Hexagon NPU, which boasts an AI processing power of 45 TOPS.
Samsung claims it's a Certified Copilot+ PC, supporting AI features like Cocreator, Windows Studio Effects, and Live Captions. This setup makes it highly capable for AI-focused workloads and creative tasks.
Connectivity, Ports and Battery Backup
The Galaxy Book 5 Edge 5G has all the necessary connectivity ports, including USB 3.2 Type-A, two USB 4.0 Type-C ports, HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz), a microSD card reader, and a 3.5mm jack.
It supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and sub-6GHz 5G, making it future-proof for high-speed networks. Samsung claims its 61.5Wh battery can last up to 27 hours on a single charge. A 65W Type-C charger is included in the box.