Samsung laptops may come with a hefty price tag, but now’s the time to get the top tech ahead of term starting, as Samsung offers shoppers a £200 saving just in time for back-to-school season
Samsung announced a couple of new AI PC laptops in January, revealing the coming of the Galaxy Book5 Pro, alongside the Galaxy Book5 360, which has been available to buy since February.
This game-changing laptop not only comes in the same screen size options as the MacBook Pro (M4), but it also has a touchscreen, is slimmer and lighter than Apple’s alternative, and has a slightly longer claimed battery life—up to 25 hours compared to up to 24 hours, making it the ideal choice for university or college students looking to carry their computer with them through a long day at school.
And as of right now, Samsung fans can save up to £200 on the latest piece of kit, thanks to this limited-time offer.
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Available in 14-inch and 16-inch models, the Galaxy Book5 Pro has a premium design (and a premium price). The 16-inch model measures 12.5mm thick and weighs just 1.56kg, while the 14-inch model is 11.6mm thick and weighs 1.23kg.
Both screen options for the Galaxy Book5 Pro have a 2880 x 1800 pixel resolution, 500 nits peak brightness, and a variable refresh rate between 48Hz and 120Hz for smooth scrolling and gameplay. They run on Intel’s latest Core Ultra (Series 2) processor, supported by Intel Arc Graphics, while an Intel AI Boost NPU should ensure Galaxy AI runs smoothly.
Speaking of Galaxy AI, the Galaxy Book5 Pro models and the Galaxy Book5 360 have a couple of new features compared to what you’ll find on Samsung’s current smartphones, including AI Select that works in a similar way to Circle to Search on Galaxy phones, allowing you to press an icon, select a search area and get instant relevant results in a side bar. You might want to know what trainers a friend is wearing in an Instagram post, for example, or find where a bag is from. There’s also Photo Remaster on the AI front that will let you retouch images and clear up blurry photos.
If you’d prefer a slightly different model, the Galaxy Book5 360 also offers these Galaxy AI features and runs on the same processor and NPU as the Galaxy Book5 Pro model. However, there is only one size option: 15.6 inches. The display resolution is slightly lower at 1920 x 1080 pixels. You’ll find the same peak brightness, but the refresh rate drops to 60Hz. For those looking to save a similar £200, you can find the Galaxy Book5 360 on Amazon for £1049. That said, stock is dwindling on Amazon, so you’ll need to act fast.
If you’re happy to downgrade slightly for that smaller price tag, Currys is currently offering the Samsung Galaxy Book5 15.6″ Laptop for £899, down from its original £1099.
Tackling two birds with one stone, Samsung is currently promising shoppers the chance to save between £100 and £200 with this handy offer. For die-hard Samsung fans who currently possess a piece of kit they’re happy to part with, you can exchange any Samsung product (in any condition) and receive a guaranteed £100, with a chance of reclaiming up to £200 back.
The Galaxy Book5 Pro is currently up for grabs for £1499 on Samsung’s own website, with the option to pay £41.64 a month rather than in one lump sum. You can also find the slightly cheaper Galaxy Book5 for £1199.