New Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra pairs a 13th Gen Intel Core i9 with RTX 4070 graphics
The Galaxy Book3 Ultra tops out the newly announced Galaxy Book3 lineup from Samsung.
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Update: February 14, 2023 at 1 PM
This piece has been updated with information regarding the release date of the Galaxy Book3 Ultra.
What you need to know
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023is today, and while the tech giant’s phones may make most of the headlines, the company also unveiled several new laptops. The Galaxy Book3 flagship PC line was unveiled, and it includes a new premium device, the Galaxy Book3 Ultra.
Samsung also announced the Galaxy Book3 Pro and Galaxy Book3 Pro 360, which wecovered in-depth.
The Galaxy Book3 Ultra runs on up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i9 processor and up to NVIDIA RTX 4070 laptop graphics. That should be more than enough power to handle demanding creative workloads and thebest PC games.
The laptop has a Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with a 2880x1800 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. That display was first used in Samsung’s Galaxy phones. It has a 16:10 aspect ratio as well, which can fit more content than the classic 16:9.
The Galaxy Book3 Ultra’s screen is VESA ClearMR, DisplayHDR TRUE BLACK 500, and SGS Eye Care Display certified.
A quad speaker system, dual microphones, and AI Noise Canceling round out the audio of the Galaxy Book3 Ultra. The laptop also supports Studio Mode, which can correct lighting, automatically frame a subject, and make it appear as if someone is making eye contact.
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All of the Galaxy Book3 laptops support Link to Windows / Microsoft Phone Link, which allow users to connect their smartphone and their PC. The app supports syncing messages, notifications, and mirroring apps. It also makes it easier to connect your PC to your phone’s hotspot. Microsoft Phone Link is not exclusive to Samsung hardware, but Microsoft and Samsung have partnered together for years to improve the experience on Samsung devices.
The Book3 laptops also work with Samsung Multi Control, which makes it possible to use supported Samsung tablet or phone as a trackpad for a laptop. Samsung Multi Control is supported as well, allowing a Galaxy Tab to act as an additional monitor.
The Galaxy Book3 Pro and Galaxy Book3 Pro360 will be available on February 17, 2023, but Samsung has not shared a release date for the Galaxy Book3 Ultra at this time.
Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
