Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Pro ZDNET's key takeaways Samsung's Galaxy Book 6 Pro launches March 11 with a starting price of $1,600.
It boasts a stunning AMOLED screen, a powerful six-speaker system, and a new vapor chamber that keeps temps in check.
However, the user experience is bogged down by a weak keyboard and sharp wrist rest. View now at Samsung
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I'll be brutally honest: I didn't expect to be super impressed by the Samsung's Galaxy Book 6 Pro. On paper, it's essentially a toned-down version of the Galaxy Book 6 Ultra, a slightly more powerful laptop I reviewed earlier this year.
However, after spending time with the Pro model, I realized how wrong I was. The Galaxy Book 6 Pro is a highly capable machine in its own right. In fact, I would recommend the Pro over the Ultra if you want a premium PC experience without needing to pay over $2,000 for one.
Thin frame, big sound
Because the Galaxy Book 6 Pro shares so much of its DNA with the Ultra, it has some of the same flaws. The keyboard is, once again, mushy. Typing feel is not great. Plus, the sharp edge along the wrist rest can dig into your skin. Apart from these relatively minor complaints, it's a solid laptop. Samsung gets the fundamentals right.
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Even though I wasn't a big fan of the keyboard, the haptic touchpad is thankfully better. It's large, responsive, and offers precise fingertip controls for smooth web browsing. It's hard to put into words how great it feels; it's one of those things you have to experience yourself to fully understand.
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