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Samsung Galaxy Book 2
Samsung Galaxy Book 2
Samsung Galaxy Book 2
Samsung Galaxy Book 2
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7.8/10
Informr score
The Samsung Galaxy Book 2 currently has an Informr score of 7.8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 4 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Windows
Operating system
Operating system
Windows
2.96 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.96 GHz
12"
Screen Size
Screen Size
12"
8+ MP
Camera
Camera
8+ MP
6120 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Gadget Guy
Gadget Guy

The Samsung Galaxy Book2 offers a great Windows experience on ARM (mobile) architecture and does it very well. If you stick to office productivity, web browsing and content consumption, you will be ecstatic and never reach the limitations of this phone – err tablet.

- Ray Shaw, Gadget Guy
Ausdroid
Ausdroid

I personally quite like the Galaxy Book 2, but I need a little more power, and I can do without the always-on connectivity. For people who prize battery life and connectivity above all else and do most of their work in a browser, get yourself the Galaxy Book 2 — it will do just fine.

- Chris Rowland, Ausdroid
PCWorld
PCWorld

Samsung's latest 2-in-1 now looks much like the competition, but with a key change: it uses Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon processor, which delivers game-changing battery life but anemic performance.

- Mark Hachman, PCWorld
Gizmodo
Gizmodo

It tries to do a lot of things and hobbles its way through most basic tasks, but I’m not sure the user the Galaxy Book 2 invites you to imagine really exists. Who is this mythical person who needs a stylus or an AMOLED display on a device stutters and quivers when you’ve got too many browser tabs op...

- Mario Aguilar, Gizmodo


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Screen Size
12"

The Samsung Galaxy Book 2's screen size is 12 inches with 2160 x 1440 pixels resolution.

Processor
2.96 GHz

There is a Qualcomm SDM850 Snapdragon 850 Octa core 2.96 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on the Windows 10 in S Mode operating system (OS).

Camera
8+ MP
You can take photos or capture video with the tablet's onboard 8+ MP camera. There is also a secondary front facing camera with 5+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
128 GB

Internal memory is 128 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
6120mAh

The tablet is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 6120 mAh battery. Samsung's performance ratings are 20 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

Galaxy Book 2 Specs

Overview
Release Date November 2, 2018
Regions Available USA
Operating System Windows 10 in S Mode

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Processor Qualcomm SDM850 Snapdragon 850 Octa core 2.96 GHz
Internal Storage 128 GB
RAM 4 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Body: 1.59 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable, Stylus
Cellular
Networks
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Unknown
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB)
NFC No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
No
Additional Main Camera Info
Effects, Geotagging, Self-timer
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
5+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology Super AMOLED
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 2160 x 1440 pixels
Pixel density 216 pixels
Size 12 inches
Sensors Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen
Power & Battery
Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 6120 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Yes
Battery Charge Time Unknown
Video Playback Time Up to 20 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 20 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Aluminium
Colors Gray
Dimensions [H x W x D] 28.7 x 20 x 0.7 cm (11.3 x 7.9 x 0.3 in)
Weight 794 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Stereo
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech Yes
Screen Reader Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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Additional Information Other Names (AKA): Samsung SM-W737A
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