Seven reasons you need a new laptop – from advances in AI to better wifi | Meet the Galaxy Squad

Whether you’re a hybrid worker dividing time between home and office or a digital nomad working on the go, it’s essential to create a robust, portable workstation that can adapt to any environment. Laptops and tablets must not only be lightweight and secure, but also capable of completing the wide range of AI tasks prevalent in the modern workplace.

Samsung has designed its new Galaxy Book4 series of laptops to make the working day productive no matter where you set up. Powered by the new Intel Core Ultra processor range, these laptops offer an AI-enabling computer chip that excels at tasks such as crunching data, creating images and filtering out unwanted sounds during video calls. The Galaxy Book4 Ultra is a high-spec laptop for creators and gamers, featuring either an Intel Core Ultra 7 or 9 processor. The Book4 Pro 14in weighs in at just 1.23kg, but there is nothing lightweight about its capabilities. For the ability to switch between laptop and tablet, the Book4 Pro 360 adds a 360-degree hinge and comes with an S Pen stylus. Both the Pro models boast a power-packed Intel Core Ultra 7 processor.

To help those working from home, digital nomads and other remote workers choose the best devices for their portable workstation, here are seven tips for getting the most out of your setup wherever you are …

1 Get AI-powered
AI will be a key component for a wide range of work tasks in the years to come. The Intel Core Ultra processor range used in the Galaxy Book4 series boasts a neural processing unit (NPU), a specialised processor for fast execution of machine learning algorithms. The NPU speeds up AI tasks such as blurring out the background on a video call or intelligently filtering out background noises on a recording. The NPU can handle complex tasks such as generative artwork and design. For any device used in remote working, in-built AI hardware is a must.

2 Longer battery life, lighter chargers
Extending a laptop’s battery life is vital for the digital nomad who needs to set up in any location, possibly without access to a power source. The Intel Core Ultra processors embedded in the Book4 range can carry out AI tasks while efficiently managing battery life. Meanwhile, a small, lightweight charger helps keep bulkiness to a minimum – the Pro 14in and Pro 360 have tiny USB-C chargers that are light and portable.

3 High quality screens are a must
A bright display that is visible even in the strongest sunshine is important if you’re working on the beach, in a park, or any outdoor location. The displays on the Book4 series are stunning. With a 120Hz refresh rate (the number of times the screen updates its content every second) offering smooth, realistic video, the displays are designed to enhance visibility and colour reproduction in bright conditions. All three versions come with touchscreens and with a new anti-reflective coating on the displays to ease glare outdoors.

4 Hooking up to an ecosystem
The Book4 series has key compatibility features with other Galaxy devices. A Galaxy smartphone’s high-quality camera wirelessly connects to the Book4s, giving an option to swap out the webcam for a camera offering superior image quality and the ability to move around¹. Meanwhile, Galaxy Buds hook up seamlessly with the Galaxy ecosystem. If you’re listening to music on a Book4 and you get a call on your phone, the buds will automatically switch to the phone and once the call is finished, switch back seamlessly to the previous device².

5 Staying secure wherever you are
Working on the go leaves remote workers vulnerable to wide ranging cybersecurity threats. The Galaxy Book4 series introduces the Samsung Knox security chip, long a feature of Samsung smartphones and available on Galaxy Book4 Pro, Pro 360 and Ultra. The chip detects anyone trying to physically tamper with a device and keeps your data secure. The Book4 devices all come with fingerprint scanners and offer triple-layer protection: Samsung Knox; operating system security on the Windows 11 operating system; and security from Intel on its Core Ultra processors.

6 Wifi connectivity
Whether in a public location or working from home, getting a strong, stable connection is vital for continuous working and conducting video calls. Galaxy Book4 boasts wifi 6E, the latest generation of wifi connectivity and the fastest yet, offering a stable connection whether for video calls or uploading files³.

7 Get access to multiple screens
The Book4 devices have HDMI 2.1 ports, so if you want to plug in a high resolution 4K monitor, or a monitor that supports 120Hz refresh rates, the HDMI 2.1 connection is ideal, allowing you to enjoy sharp, clear images – the best a monitor can offer.

The Galaxy Book4 series aims to keep weight and size to a minimum. The Book4 Ultra, Pro 360 and Pro have a 16-inch display, with the Pro also available in a 14-inch option. Slim, portable and packed with advanced features, they are designed to slide easily into a rucksack and are ideal devices to consider when putting together a portable tool kit capable of handling all that today’s remote work environment can throw at it.

Find out how the new Samsung Galaxy Book4 series could refresh your relationship with your laptop at samsung.com/uk/galaxy-book

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_{1 Galaxy smartphone with One UI 1.0 or above required and signed into the same Microsoft account. Feature available in March.
2 Compatible with Galaxy Buds2 Pro. Requires Galaxy smartphone or tablet with One UI 4.1.1 or later and logged in to same Samsung account.
3 Wifi 6E-compatible router required and sold separately.}