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Samsung Galaxy Book2 4G (4GB + 128GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£410RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:12 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 850

Samsung Galaxy Book2 4G (4GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 12 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung Galaxy Book2 4G (4GB + 128GB)
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

7.1

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

7.1

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 60% of tablets
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–²Better than 50%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

7.5

Performance

20%

6.2

Display

16%

6.9

Camera

14%

7.3

Battery

12%

8.3

Connectivity

8%

7.7

Software

5%

6.2

Design

3%

6.8

Audio

â–²Better than 71%
7.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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7.1

Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.2

Average grade

20%

7.9

Popularity

Grades by review (12)
10 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 57%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £410
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Samsung Galaxy Book2 4G (4GB + 128GB)

Based on 10 · 2

Reviewers love the long battery life and dependable cellular connection, but limited app compatibility and sluggish performance hold it back.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung Galaxy Book2 4G (4GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

7.5

Performance

20%

6.2

Display

16%

6.9

Camera

14%

7.3

Battery

12%

8.3

Connectivity

8%

7.7

Software

5%

6.2

Design

3%

6.8

Audio

7.1
Reviews score
7.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

7.6
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 4 GB of RAM, which is more than 47.2% of tablets and equal to 17.8% of tablets.
Process node
10 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 10 nm process, which is smaller than 67.8% of tablets and equal to 1.4% of tablets.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 128 GB of internal storage, which is more than 56.2% of tablets and equal to 20% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
560 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 560 points in single-core tests, which is lower than 57.2% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 850
This tablet runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 850, which is more advanced than 66.8% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
2160×1440
This tablet has a 2160×1440 screen, which is sharper than 67.5% of tablets and equal to 0.9% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This tablet uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 92.5% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
216 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 216 ppi, which is lower than 52% of tablets and equal to 3.7% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Corning Gorilla Glass, which is more durable than 45.4% of tablets and the same as 32.8% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 36.4% of tablets and equal to 31.9% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 5 MP resolution, which is higher than 48.6% of tablets and equal to 19.7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
6,120 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 6,120 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 53.7% of tablets.
Charging speed
45 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 45 W, which is faster than 83.8% of tablets and equal to 6.7% of tablets.
Battery life
10.7 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10.7 hours, which is longer than that of 60.7% of tablets and equal to that of 0.1% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
?
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Windows
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.2%.
Update support duration
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 32.4% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
?
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
793 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 793 g, which is heavier than 94.7% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
yes
This tablet supports a backlit keyboard. 90.4% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
9 ms
Market range: <2 ms – >26 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 9 ms, which is lower than that of 43.3% of tablets and equal to that of 26.6% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 2, which is more than 55.1% of tablets and equal to 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.7% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Samsung Galaxy Book2 4G (4GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses NVMe storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    NVMe vs eMMC
  • Better display type
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 48% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.96 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2.5x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (45 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    45 W vs 18 W
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 630 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 630 vs Mali-G51
  • 1.9 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (12 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    12 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses NVMe storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    NVMe vs eMMC
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 48% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.96 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 630 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 630 vs Mali-G51
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 76 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (80 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    80 vs 4
  • Supports multithreading
    This tablet supports multithreading, while the average tablet does not. 9.9% of tablets support multithreading.
  • 2x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 28.6% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (10 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    10 nm vs 14 nm
  • Better display type
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD
  • 1.9 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (12 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    12 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1,000,000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,000,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2160×1440 vs 1920×1200).
    2,160×1,440 vs 1,920×1,200
  • Supports HDR10
    This tablet supports HDR10, while the average tablet does not. 21.7% of tablets support HDR10.
  • 2x faster touch response
    This tablet samples touch faster than the average tablet (240 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    240 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 240 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (240 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    240 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • 2.5x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (45 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    45 W vs 18 W
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • 0.7 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (10.7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    10.7 hours vs 10 hours
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.3% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Faster USB ports
    This tablet has faster USB ports than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2).
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports AirPlay streaming
    This tablet supports AirPlay streaming, while the average tablet does not. 7.5% of tablets offer this.
  • Fingerprint unlocking
    This tablet supports fingerprint unlocking, while the average tablet does not. 16% of tablets offer this.
    Side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    via USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode adapter
  • Stylus included
    This tablet includes a stylus, while the average tablet does not. 17.2% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Includes backlit keyboard
    This tablet has a backlit keyboard, the average tablet does not. 9.6% of tablets offer a backlit keyboard.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.5% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.8 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.8 vs f/2.2
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • 61.8% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (793 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    793 g vs 490 g
  • No tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch autofocus.
  • 72 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (328 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    328 nits vs 400 nits
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • 53.8% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (300 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    300 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • 57.7% more expensive
    Samsung Galaxy Book2 4G (4GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£410 vs £260).
    £410 vs £260
  • 53.8% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (300 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    300 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 23.2% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (560 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    560 points vs 729 points
  • 72 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (328 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    328 nits vs 400 nits
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.8 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.8 vs f/2.2
  • No tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch autofocus.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • 7.3% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (6,120 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    6,120 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No widgets
    This tablet does not support widgets, the average tablet does. 93.6% of tablets support widgets.
  • 61.8% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (793 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    793 g vs 490 g
  • 112.2 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (287.5 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    287.5 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 87.5 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (287.5 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    287.5 mm vs 200 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.9
Andrew Marc David
✓ explicit
28/12/2018
Hands-on review · weeks of daily use and connectivity tests
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book2 4G is recommended for long battery life and always-on LTE; apps and pen magnet need work.
8.0
Windows Central
≈ estimated
26/10/2018
Hands-on review · SIM tests and battery impressions
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book2 4G is exactly what was expected and a good pick if you want LTE everywhere and like this form factor.
7.0
Engadget
≈ estimated
18/10/2018
First look · hands-on at launch event
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book2 4G is a promising first look, but full performance and durability still need proper testing.
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.1
cnet.com
✓ explicit
26/10/2018
Hands-on review · Windows 2-in-1
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 lasts a long time on a charge and has built-in LTE, but its Snapdragon chip lags behind Intel laptops.
6.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
26/10/2018
Full review · Benchmark tests
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 has a striking OLED screen and built-in LTE, but its slow Snapdragon chip and battery life fall short of its claims.
7.0
engadget.com
≈ estimated
26/10/2018
Hands-on review · Windows on Snapdragon
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 matches the Surface Pro in nearly everything but speed, so it suits people who value battery life and LTE and mostly work in a browser.
6.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
26/10/2018
Hands-on review · Battery and performance
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 is a well-built Windows tablet with long battery life, but it struggles with demanding apps and suits basic use.
5.0
tomshardware.com
✓ explicit
26/10/2018
Lab test · Snapdragon 2-in-1
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 has a colourful screen and a good keyboard, but its performance is too weak for the price, especially as a secondary device.
7.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
29/10/2018
Full review · Windows 2-in-1
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 has a conventional tablet design and a vivid display with long battery life, but its Qualcomm chip makes heavier work feel slow.
9.0
windowscentral.com
≈ estimated
12/08/2020
Hands-on review · ARM 2-in-1
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 is a quiet, fanless 2-in-1 with a Note-style S Pen and sharp AMOLED screen, but its ARM chip slows standard Windows programs.
6.0
pocketnow.com
≈ estimated
26/10/2018
Hands-on review · Battery and emulation
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 gets about 20 hours of battery in S mode and has handy Samsung Flow phone links, but full Windows programs lag under emulation.
7.0
pcworld.com
≈ estimated
26/10/2018
Hands-on test · Battery and typing
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 aims for good value, with battery life over twice the Surface Go's, but its speed is close to that tablet's.
4.0
gizmodo.com
≈ estimated
13/11/2018
Week-long test · Surface Pro rival
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 lasts about 14 hours and includes a keyboard and pen, but its 4GB of RAM makes it stutter with a few browser tabs open.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung Galaxy Book2 4G (4GB + 128GB)

  • Vibrant and sharp 12-inch Super AMOLED display with deep blacks
  • Excellent battery life, typically ranging from 10 to 15+ hours of real-world use
  • Built-in 4G LTE connectivity for constant internet access without a hotspot
  • Includes the backlit keyboard cover and S Pen stylus in the base price
  • Quiet, fanless design that stays cool during basic productivity tasks
  • Lightweight and thin build, making it highly portable for travel
  • Good quality speakers tuned by AKG with Dolby Atmos support

What customers don't like about Samsung Galaxy Book2 4G (4GB + 128GB)

  • Sluggish performance when running non-native (x86) Windows apps due to ARM processor limitations
  • Incompatible with 64-bit (x64) applications, limiting available software
  • Limited multitasking capability due to only 4GB of RAM and no upgrade options
  • Weak magnet for the S Pen, making the stylus easy to lose during transport
  • Kickstand design can be uncomfortable or 'dig in' when used on a lap for long periods
  • High original launch price ($999) was considered too expensive for its performance level

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Book 2 4G is a portable 12-inch 2-in-1 Windows tablet powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of SSD storage. Its primary characteristics include a high-quality 2160 x 1440 Super AMOLED touchscreen, integrated 4G LTE connectivity for always-on internet, and a slim aluminum body weighing approximately 794g. Main pros include its exceptional battery life of up to 20 hours, the inclusion of both a backlit keyboard cover and an S Pen stylus in the box, and a vibrant, color-accurate display. However, significant cons include lackluster computing performance that struggles with demanding tasks beyond basic productivity, potential software compatibility issues due to its ARM-based architecture, and limited memory that restricts heavy multitasking.

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