Two machines sold as Galaxy Book6 Ultra can work quite differently with editing and rendering software. One has integrated Intel graphics. Others have a separate NVIDIA processor. Before choosing among them, check which GPU your editor or renderer can actually use.
In depth
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra review
Published
Best forCreators who want a large OLED laptop and have a clear use for dedicated graphics.
At a glance
- Screen size
- 16 inches
- Display resolution
- 2880 × 1800
- Processor
- Intel Core Ultra 7 356HIntel Core Ultra X7 358HIntel Core Ultra 9 386H
- Installed memory
- 32GB64GB
- Storage
- 1 TB1TBNot documentedNot documentedIntel Core Ultra 9 386H2TB
Pros
- A 16-inch 120 Hz AMOLED display gives editing tools and previews room to coexist.
- US configurations include integrated Intel graphics or dedicated RTX options.
Cons
- The NVIDIA configurations are heavier than the integrated version.
- The same product name covers materially different graphics hardware.
Display
- 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- 2880 × 1800
- up to 120 Hz
The extra vertical space is useful for a timeline beneath a video preview, and the OLED panel can show dark areas without a backlight illuminating the whole screen. If most of the work is in a dock beside a larger calibrated monitor, the built-in display is a weaker reason to spend more.
Performance
- Core Ultra 7 356H or Core Ultra 9 386H with RTX graphics
- Core Ultra X7 358H with integrated Arc
The linked 5060 model suits software with GPU acceleration and workloads that fit its resources. The integrated Arc version offers the same broad display and memory setup without a separate GPU. Samsung lists the integrated configuration at 3.95 lb and its RTX versions at 4.17 lb. Check for the graphics hardware directly in the listing.
Controls & Connectivity
- Haptic touchpad
- 16-inch chassis
A large touchpad can be useful for moving among windows and across a long creative timeline. On an RTX 5070 review unit, Tom’s Hardware found the haptic click felt light at first and reported that adjusting it in Windows made it more responsive for the reviewer. 1 That is a setting to try before buying an extra travel mouse.
Memory & Storage
- 32 GB or 64 GB by configuration
- 1 TB in the linked RTX 5060
An SSD fills quickly if current projects and completed exports live together. The 1 TB configuration gives you a clear starting point for planning backups. Tom’s Hardware’s RTX 5070 sample carried a 2 TB drive. 1 Confirm a retailer’s drive capacity separately from the GPU.
For a video editor whose projects routinely exhaust 32 GB, the US XG7US is the material step up. It pairs 64 GB and a 2 TB SSD with a Core Ultra 9 386H and RTX 5070.
Alternatives
The Intel Arc Galaxy Book6 Ultra keeps the 16-inch AMOLED screen and is the more sensible configuration for presentations, photo sorting and desk work without a GPU-heavy application. For an existing desktop rendering station, a smaller office laptop can be a more useful travel companion than duplicating that workstation.
Verdict
Choose the Book6 Ultra for the combination of its big display and the graphics engine your applications support. The linked RTX 5060 model makes sense for a mobile editing desk. The Ultra name by itself gives too little information to order on.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- Tom’s HardwareGalaxy Book6 Ultra review and test findings (opens in a new tab)https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/samsung-galaxy-book6-ultra-review
RTX 5070/32 GB/2 TB review unit, adjustable haptic touchpad; not evidence of the SSD size or performance of the linked RTX 5060.