Storm Score 71 out of 100
Reviews 4 published
Outlets 4 publications
Top Outlet TechRadar highest score
% Positive 75% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the Galaxy Book S for its sleek, ultralight design, impressive battery life and built‑in 4G connectivity, making it ideal for travelers. However, they fault the Snapdragon processor for limiting app compatibility and performance.”

Certified
Critically
Acclaimed
71 / 100
Tier Distribution 4 reviews total
0%
75%
25%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 3 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 1 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Built‑in LTE connectivity
  • Ultra‑light sleek design
  • Bright clear display
  • Native x86 support
  • Lakefield processor performance
  • Aluminum lid minimal bezels

Points of Contention

  • Excessive pre‑loaded software
  • Flat audio quality
  • Limited battery life
  • Higher price point
  • Mediocre typing experience

Professional Reviews

4 reviews from 4 critics
80
Matt Hanson
TechRadar

“The Samsung Galaxy Book S is a brilliant laptop for people who travel a lot, thanks to its slimline and light design, built-in 4G connectivity and epic battery life.”

Acclaimed 4/5
70
Andrew E. Freedman
Tom's Hardware

“The Samsung Galaxy S is a beautiful, lightweight ultraportable that can run every program you would expect with Intel's new Lakefield processor, but Samsung has doused it in its software, and you pay a lot for the design.”

Acclaimed 3.5/5
70
Mark Hachman
PCWorld

“Samsung’s ultralight, ultraconnected laptop has many great features and just one major flaw: its Snapdragon processor, which limits the apps you can use and their performance.”

Acclaimed 3.5/5
65
Julian Chokkattu
Digital Trends

“The Galaxy Book S’s sleek design make it one of the most exciting laptops Samsung has ever announced.”

Mixed 65/100

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