Samsung, a dominant force in the smartphone space, makes a more measured but noteworthy appearance in the laptop market each year with its Galaxy Book lineup. For 2026, the company has refreshed its portfolio with the Galaxy Book6 series, which includes the Galaxy Book6, Galaxy Book6 Pro, and the top-end Galaxy Book6 Ultra.Sitting right in the sweet spot is the Galaxy Book6 Pro—a mid-range flagship that promises a balance of performance and portability. I spent some time with it, and here’s what stood out for the better and for the worse.Design
The Galaxy Book6 Pro feels solidly built. Its aluminium chassis, finished in grey, adds to the premium feel while doing a good job of resisting smudges.
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The Galaxy Book6 Pro feels solidly built. Its aluminium chassis, finished in grey, adds to the premium feel while doing a good job of resisting smudges. Weighing 1.24kg and measuring just 1.16cm thick, it ticks all the right boxes for a well-built Ultrabook designed with portability in mind.The lid shows little to no flex and opens easily with one hand. Rounded corners and a smooth finish ensure comfort in everyday use, with the palm rest and lower chassis never digging into the hands.DisplayThe Galaxy Book6 Pro features a 14-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen with a sharp 2880 × 1800 (WQXGA+) resolution. The anti-reflective coating helps cut down glare and improves visibility, while the panel delivers vibrant colours, crisp detail and a smooth viewing experience for both work and entertainment. It is slightly glossy but does a good job of keeping fingerprints and smudges at bay.The AMOLED panel truly shines as a media consumption display, with colours that pop yet remain natural, deep black and sharp text. Watching the latest season of SWAT on Netflix, action sequences—whether in daylight or at night—come alive with excellent contrast and accurate colour reproduction.SoundThe dual downward-firing speakers are surprisingly good. They offer impressive depth across the soundstage, whether it’s the vocals in Sarah Black’s Maname or the high-octane action sequences in Extraction 2 on Netflix.Loudness is decent too, coming close to competitors, though it still has some ground to cover when it comes to filling larger rooms at higher volumes.Ports & Keyboard
