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Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge Launches with 18-Core ARM Chip and 120 Hz AMOLED

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Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge is now available in the US with an 18- core Snapdragon X2 Elite processor, 16- inch 120 Hz AMOLED display, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, and 21- hour battery life for $2,099.

Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge Launches with 18-Core ARM Chip and 120 Hz AMOLED
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Samsung's Galaxy Book6 Edge is now available in the US, packing an 18-core ARM processor and a 120 Hz AMOLED screen. The laptop targets users who want long battery life and high performance in a thin package.

Snapdragon X2 Elite powers the new Galaxy Book6 Edge

The Galaxy Book6 Edge runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite chip, model X2E-88-100. It has 12 Oryon Prime cores that boost up to 4.7 GHz and six Oryon Performance cores at 3.4 GHz. The system includes 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD.

Specifications

  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite (X2E-88-100)
  • CPU Cores: 12 Oryon Prime up to 4.7 GHz + 6 Oryon Performance at 3.4 GHz
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Storage: 1 TB SSD
  • Display: 16-inch AMOLED, 2880×1800, 120 Hz, 500 nits

The 16-inch AMOLED display runs at 2880×1800 resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 500 nits brightness. A 61.8 Wh battery is rated for up to 21 hours of use. The laptop measures 12.3 mm thick and weighs 1.55 kg.

Connectivity includes two USB 4.0 ports, one USB-A, HDMI 2.1, and a microSD slot. Wireless support covers Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3. A 2 MP webcam sits above the display, and the backlit keyboard includes a numeric keypad.

The Galaxy Book6 Edge costs 2099 USD (about $2,099) in the US. It ships with Windows 11 and is available now. This single configuration pairs the Snapdragon X2 Elite with 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage.

Source: NotebookCheck