samsung continues in the field of laptops, applying all its knowledge in mobility to ensure that professionals have a versatile, comfortable and autonomous laptop. The Galaxy Book2 Business is their latest laptop built on the platform vPro which has advanced security and productivity functions that aims to provide companies with hybrid workers, who can work on equal terms both in the office and in the company, at least as far as the computer is concerned.
- Dimensions: 326.4×213.8×19.92mm
- Weight: 1.51kg
- Operating system:Windows 11 Pro
- Screen: 14-inch FHD, anti-glare
- CPU: Intel vPRO i7
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce MX570A
- connectivity: 4g LTE/ Wi-Fi 6E
- Color: Graphite
- Memory: 8GB, up to 64G
- Storage: 256GB, up to 1TB
- Camera/Mic: FHD 1080p + IR/ Dual MIC
- Audio: Stereo speaker, Dolby ATMOS
- Drums: 54Wh
- Adapter: USB-C 65W
- authentication: IR camera, fingerprint power key
- ports: USB-C (1), USB-A (2), Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.0, RJ45, headphone/microphone, uSD, Kensington lock
Before starting to talk about the laptop, I would like to make a small mention of the packaging because, like many other brands, Samsung is betting on eliminating excesses, so we find ourselves before a sober box in kraft color with the Samsung logos in white, when we open the box we see the laptop in a protective envelope and he is accompanied by the USB-C cable along with the plug.
The Galaxy Book2 Business is designed with straight and careful lines, it does not stand out and it could well seem like a portfolio that we carry in our briefcase. Its dimensions of 326.4×213.8×19.92mm, 14-inch FHD screen and weight of 1.51 kg they make it pleasantly transportable and easy to use on desks, cafeteria tables or sofas. We find a multitude of connections on the sides. On the left two USB-C, one of them for charging, an HDMI, an RJ45 and a headphone or microphone jack. On the right two USB A, a uSD slot and one for a Kensington lock key.
In the upper frame of the screen we will find the webcam, essential for any teleworker and that also includes a closed tab to leave it disabled when we think it is necessary. the keyboard is backlitIt is very comfortable and quiet, yes, it does not have a numeric keypad, but it does have a huge trackpad.
Security at all levels
One of the main strengths of the Galaxy Book2 Business is security, so in addition to the Kensington key lock, which we mentioned before and in terms of biometrics, it also has a fingerprint reader on the power button and facial recognition thanks to the webcam.
includes technology Intel Hardware Shield and the secure embedded processor to protect the BIOS. Galaxy Book2 Business is also equipped with a function of tamper alert that detects and tracks malicious attempts to interfere with security-critical data and stops PC attacks before operating system infiltration.
Galaxy Book2 Business is able to stop attempts to compromise your system by establishing a hardware-based root of trust, which validates the BIOS and builds a trusted chain between the CPU, secure onboard processor, and SPI flash. If Galaxy Book2 Business becomes the target of an attack, valuable data is protected with BIOS auto-recovery, which can detect threats during the PC boot process and automatically restore the BIOS to a backup before damage occurs.
IT deployment and decentralized device management have never been more important to all businesses regardless of their size, and Galaxy Book2 Business equips IT teams with additional layers of protection and best-in-class support designed for today’s hybrid work environments. Galaxy Book2 Business built on Intel vPro ensures reliable, multi-layered security and Intel Hardware Shield that protects against hardware and operating system attacks and reduces the chances of malware corrupting the operating system. By monitoring both the BIOS and OS levels, Galaxy Book2 Business helps businesses evade attacks and keep confidential data safe. Additionally, Microsoft Secured-Core PC (SCPC) protects each device from kernel and firmware attacks, so malicious code cannot corrupt the system.
To keep up with today’s businesses, Galaxy Book2 Business offers the security solutions and connection power of the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem. Employees can use the function Samsung Account Single Sign-On, which simplifies the authentication process by requiring credentials to be entered only once. Samsung’s new blockchain-based Private Share also offers business customers the most secure platform for encrypting and sharing sensitive information. Employees can authorize access and set expiration dates for each file they submit, so confidential and proprietary information remains classified. And if an employee ever misplaces their Galaxy Book2 Business PC, they can use Samsung SmartThings Find to search for and locate your Galaxy devices.
As part of the Galaxy ecosystem, Galaxy Book2 Business can sync with smartphone apps via Link to Windows to send text messages and receive calls using both devices. Cross-app continuity also allows users to select recently used phone apps and open them on their Galaxy Book2 Business PC, so they can pick up right where they left off. Samsung has also updated its Quick Share feature and merged it with Link Sharing, so users can share work with others instantly and easily from anywhere.
Objective: productivity
To ensure the highest quality video conferencing, the Galaxy Book2 Business has an integrated webcam ensuring that all online meetings look sharp, clean and professional. The auto framing keeps the camera focused on the faces on the screen, while background effects such as blurred background and virtual office settings minimize distractions and allow employees to be the center of attention, even when receiving calls from remote locations very crowded Every Galaxy Book2 Business automatically filters out static and background sounds, so voices come through clearly and every word is understood.
When users are checking in and out of one meeting after another, typing their password to log back into their laptop can be tedious. With Galaxy Book2 Business’s infrared camera, authorized users can log in securely using facial recognition for easy access, saving time. Galaxy Book2 Business is also designed to withstand harsh working environments, such as excessive altitudes, temperatures or humidity.
In addition, they will not only look good on us, from the Galaxy Book2 Business we will also be able to see them with great quality thanks to its 14-inch FHD quality screen. Such a quality screen also allows us to work comfortably in any environment without reflections and without having to strain our eyes.
To achieve these levels of productivity, the Galaxy Book2 that we have tested has a 12th Generation Intel Core i7, 16 GB DDR4 memory and Intel UHD Graphics graphics card who launch a Windows 11. With these characteristics we have a terminal perfectly prepared for intensive office automation, Internet or programming work. As we can see, if our objective is to combine it with design tasks, we must try not to make them very demanding, because the specifications may fall somewhat short there.
your battery, supports 65W super fast charging (with USB-C and universal charger that can be shared with other Galaxy devices), allows up to 21 hours of video playback according to the company. This means that we can use it intermittently throughout the day and depending on the task that we are going to carry out, it will require us to plug it in before or after. Personally I like to work with the laptop plugged in if I’m not going to move from the site for a while, so I save myself unnecessary scares and what I like about this terminal is that, like all new generation laptops, the charger occupies the same space as the of a smartphone so it is also easy and comfortable to transport it.
conclusions
This model is specially designed for hybrid workers who need a powerful and manageable solution to carry out their day. Betting on lightness and design in this type of device usually reduces power and performance. Therefore, we find ourselves before a laptop with fair benefits but from which it is not necessary to ask for much more if our day to day does not ask us for image or video editing tasks, this laptop perfectly meets all our expectations.
In terms of design and lightness, it is a 9.75 laptop, I cannot give you the license plate because for me the numeric keypad is something that cannot be done without since it saves a lot of time when we have to type figures repeatedly and it is a plus to ergonomics.
I also like how quiet it is and how little it heats up. But for me its strongest point is the number of ports it contains that prevents us from having to carry an adapter when we have to work or buy specific accessories with adapted or wireless connections.
