Customer Ratings & Reviews

After 1 month of use the best battery life thati got was 6hrs not 18 hrs

Out-Of-The-Box My first impression of this laptop is excellent. The more I use it the more I like it. I have a few gripes, but overall this is definitely replacing my ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (the laptop I had with OLED and ruined me on anything else)! Build Quality is solid. I love the how sturdy and planted it feels with no creaks when typing away on the lap or opening/closing the lid, or just generally picking it up and moving it around. You can definitely see where Samsung has gone hardcore after the Macbook line in design and thankfully (at least for now) has more ports available, meaning a dock is not necessary to actually get some stuff done. The OLED screen is nice and bright and quite anti-reflective. The touchscreen is very responsive, but doesn’t always hit the spot I am touching; mostly when typing and moving the cursor point. Hitting an onscreen button has never been an issue. Key travel feels good, puts out a little bit of a sound, but overall a good experience. The layout of the keyboard and trackpad is on center which is nice compared to some laptops that feel the touchpad should be positioned more to the left, which is quite annoying to me. The touchpad is very responsive and works as one would hope it to. The keyboard itself looks a little generic in design and layout and reminds me of a Chromebook. Which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The backlight is nice and has 3 levels of brightness 0-30-60-100. 30% feels barely on and hard to tell between 0%. I tend to use 60% as my default for early morning and evening use. Removing the bottom cover took a bit of finesse, but I got it done. Typically when rubber feet are used to hide the screws, it has a double sided tape. When they are removed it tends to stretch the grommet and then they don’t quite fit properly when replaced and/or the adhesive weakens. Samsung chose to use snap-in grommets which take a bit of pressure to remove, but are quite nice for reuse. There are 4 only four screws and a lot of tabs around the perimeter, so proceed with care and caution. The chassis design is such that the bottom cover sits slightly lower than the frame. The only location one could get any leverage was at the hinge, which is not my first choice of applying pressure. Samsung Eco System If you are already using a Galaxy phone or tablet, adding the laptop into the eco-system is nice.I have used my Tab S9 Ultra as a second screen with an ASUS laptop and it was a little too laggy compared to a standard external display. Using it with the Book5 Pro was a little better and would do if necessary, but I will use my portable external display as necessary. The Book5 Pro is being added into my Samsung Eco System of S24 Ultra and Tab S9 Ultra. Having the official Samsung Notes app for Windows is now very nice as I use that quite a bit on both of my devices. But the redundant apps are a bit overkill. Some of these are production suites and others are for cross-device communication/sharing and a few are just duplicates of what Microsoft already has available like AI, Camera, Wallpaper, News, two Notes apps, Search, Screen Recorder. The Book5 Pro does come with a LOT of Samsung apps pre-installed, 26 to be precise. AI Select Bixby Camera Share Galaxy Book Experience Galaxy Book Smart Switch Live Wallpaper Multi Control News Noteshelf Samsung Quick Search Quick Share Samsung Account Samsung Care+ Samsung Cloud Assistant Samsung Device Care Samsung Find Samsung Flow Samsung Gallery Samsung Notes Samsung Pass Samsung Settings Samsung Studio Samsung Studio for Gallery Screen Recorder Second Screen SmartThings However, I will say the Samsung Studio app is a welcomed addition. Microsoft Clipchamp has been my go to for quick video creation as it is way cheaper than Adobe CC, offers a lot of great features, but also requires an internet connection to be used. Samsung Studio shines in this one aspect as internet is not necessary to use. It is not as feature rich as Clipchamp when it comes to AI capabilities, but a lot of free add-ons exist when downloaded first, like stickers and audio overlays. Thankfully this app is even more feature rich than the smartphone version. Dislikes…there are a few items I am not fond of: Screen design. Samsung decided to use heavy curves on the corners of the screen, which I find ridiculous on a laptop. Sharp 90 deg angles should be the only design. Keyboard FN Key: with all the extra apps and even a dedicated Samsung Settings menu, Samsung decided that a FN lock option was not necessary which again seems ridiculous considering the hot-key features are a primary function today for most users. Battery Life is a bit misleading from Samsung’s advertising. Based on testing of 16” model on local, 1080p resolution [which competes with the 3K resolution advertising] video playback, default video player [full screen], 150 nit brightness, default earbud volume, Wi-Fi and mobile network off, keyboard backlight off. 14” model is up to 21 hours. Results vary with settings, usage and other factors…all from Samsung.com product page. The “recommended” setting in Windows is the 2880x1800 @ 200% scale. I prefer the 150% scale for best use of the 14” screen size, however, the 1920x1200 setting @100% scale gives pretty close to the same amount of available screen space, so I will probably switch to that setting to get better battery life. I in now way reached 21 hours, closer to about 6 hours. But then I also realized that Samsung defaulted the Battery Saver to only charge to 80% for battery health. So, hopefully I can get around 10 hours of battery life with updated display settings and fully charged battery and that I would be totally fine with. Not a big fan of the non-upgradeable memory. Final Thoughts I can definitely recommend the Book5 Pro. The 16GB RAM does pretty well, but if you plan to do a lot of editing, the 32GB option would be best, which then doubles the storage from 512GB to 1TB. The price hike isn’t the worst I’ve seen, but Samsung takes the opportunity to hike the price on what a single 32GB RAM module would cost and a 1TB M.2 drive would cost. Personally, the 16GB RAM is enough, but I will add either a 2TB or 4TB M.2 for ample storage.

There are numerous pluses: The processor is fast, there's plenty of memory, the OLED screen is beautiful, the package is light in weight, and the battery life is decent. I also appreciate the flexible battery charge limiter which lets you pick maximum charge levels from 50 to 100 percent. On the down side: 1) The thin, short-stroke keyboard isn't as reliable as others I've owned. Every day one key or another will double strike. 2) The keyboard backlighting can take several seconds to come on. 3) A number of frequently used function keys (PgUp/Dn and Home/End) are accessed only with the Fn key located on the opposite side of the keyboard, thus requiring two hands to use. 4) Samsung foolishly followed Apple's example and centered the touchpad on the case instead of on the center (g/h) of the keyboard. This leaves the sensitive touchpad close to the palm of your right hand which in turn leads to inadvertent touchpad taps. Overall, I can recommend it, but if I could turn the clock back, I would look for a different model.

Pros: Build quality, light weight, fast processor, long battery, lovely screen, AI features, Galaxy features. Cons: Pathetic webcam.

The screen on the Galaxy Book5 Pro is absolutely stunning. The 3K AMOLED touch display is vibrant, sharp, and immersive so much so that it makes me wish I had gone for an OLED TV instead of my current QLED. The visuals truly stand out whether you're watching videos, working on graphics, or just browsing. Performance-wise, the laptop runs smoothly with the Intel Core Ultra 7 and 16GB RAM. It's quick to boot, handles multitasking well, and the overall experience feels premium. However, the trackpad click feels a bit off. It has a slightly tacky, mechanical sound that isn’t as smooth or refined as I would’ve liked. Not a dealbreaker, but highly noticeable. The built-in speakers are decent. While they won’t blow you away, they’re more than enough for casual use and media consumption. Overall, it’s a solid device that delivers excellent visuals and dependable performance. A few small improvements could make it even better, but I’m quite happy with it.

Love this laptop. I can use this all day without having to recharge. OLED provides great display. So far the only drawback is no S pen

Basically a MacBook for Windows. This is one heck of a great computer and the Samsung integrations work really well. That said, 16GB of memory is not really enough for a "pro" level laptop. I would recommend getting it a bit upgraded. That said, if 16GB works for you, this is an excellent choice to stay in the Samsung ecosystem. ...and the display is amazing.

The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro is a sleek and powerful laptop that excels in both design and performance. The 14" 3K AMOLED touch-screen display is absolutely breathtaking, delivering vibrant colors, deep blacks, and sharp details—perfect for media consumption and creative work. The Intel Core Ultra 7 processor ensures smooth multitasking, while 16GB of RAM keeps everything running effortlessly. The premium aluminum chassis has a smooth, refined finish that feels luxurious and resists fingerprints. My only minor gripe is that the battery life while decent, could be slightly better for a device in this class. One of the standout features is the buttery-smooth touchscreen, which enhances productivity and makes navigation feel intuitive. The keyboard is comfortable for long typing sessions, and the large touchpad is responsive, complementing the overall premium feel. Performance-wise, this laptop handles everyday tasks, light photo editing, and even some gaming without breaking a sweat. The speakers are crisp, though they lack deep bass, which is expected from ultraportable laptops. If you prioritize display quality and build elegance, the Galaxy Book5 Pro is an excellent choice. While this laptop is nearly perfect, there are a couple of areas where it falls just short of 5 stars. The lack of upgradability (soldered RAM and single SSD slot) limits future-proofing, which might concern power users. Additionally, thermal performance is good but not exceptional—it can get warm under heavy workloads. That said, the portability, stunning AMOLED screen, and premium design make it a fantastic option for professionals and students alike. If Samsung had included better cooling or expandable storage, it would be an absolute powerhouse. Still, for most users, the Galaxy Book5 Pro delivers an outstanding balance of style and performance.

Picked this up to replace my MacBook Pro but ended up switching back to the MacBook. I love the screen and form factor of the Galaxy Book5 Pro, however, the keyboard and trackpad are what made me give it up. The keyboard just does not have enogh travel, and there is no reason why a laptop in 2025 has a subpar trackpad that lacks haptic feedback. Hopefully Samsung can fix these issues with future iterations.

samsungs software sucks, bios are funky. But overall nice lightweight slip notebook. great for c suite folks

The computer I ordered had a 14 inch screen, which I knew when it was ordered. Upon receipt, the computer body seemed bigger than I expected even though I evaluated the physical dimensions before ordering. After a couple of days, I took the computer back to Best Buy. The return and refund process was easy. It was a pleasant experience.

This laptop has a good display and competes with an Apple MacBook Pro. Pros: Beautiful display. Great, responsive keyboard with large keys. It’s backlit and touchscreen. Con: Lags when multitasking with two monitors hooked up. I’ll be on a Zoom call for my PhD program and it lags when I type with OneNote during my online class. Also, the battery is well-under the guided range. It’s more like 6 hours of charge with average use. Otherwise, this is a pretty good laptop.

This is an exact copy cat of a MacBook. Same space gray with identical black keyboard. It is a good machine, but, the key travel is too shallow, the typing experience leaves alot to be desired. Next big flaw is the display, text doesn’t look as sharp, everything is a bit soft. Also, the display has this mat flat finish to combact the reflections, but that totally changes the color and saturation of the display. What a shame, this could had been an excellent competitor to the MacBook, but the display and keyboard fall short.

Decent laptop overall, good for programming and light use, unfortunately the cursor is weirdly laggy/delayed, which seems to be common with these machines

I'm happy I chose this wonder laptop. I got it mainly for a business. I'll tell you more about it. I am busy at the moment getting things ready for the season this year of 2026.

Nice size. Ugly gray color. MSN network does not work. Overall a good experience with this laptop.

Good screen. Hard trackpad. Processor feels underpowered

Got this for my wife. She's a doctor and was looking for something Windows based that was fast, efficient and lightweight that she could carry daily. So far, so good. It's suited her needs and has been performing well since purchase. That OLED display is nice!

Works fairly well but gets bogged down easily only running chrome (with way too many tabs) and phone link. Battery holds up decently but not great. Webcam is high quality but speakers are mediocre

Somewhat helpful staff but not thorough enough with their assistance. Two computers we originally wanted to purchase were not available in the store.