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Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (Core Ultra 7 256V)
Released January 2025.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/laptop-buying-guide/introducing-galaxy-book-5Read 10 October 2026Samsung UK buying guide: the Galaxy Book5 series was released across September 2024 and January 2025. No exact month for the 14-inch Pro was found, so 2025-01 is an estimate. Last checked 23 October 2026.
- Screen size
- 14in
- Processor
- Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
- GPU
- Intel Arc 140V
- Weight (published)
- 1.23kg
70 of 179 fields known.
At a glance
Ports
- 2 USB-C Thunderbolt 4
- USB-A USB 3.2
- HDMI 2.1
- microSD card
- 3.5 mm audio
General
- Series
- Galaxy Book5 Pro1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026
- GTIN / EAN
- Not available
- Announced
- Not available
- Status
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 14 (Core Ultra 7 356H)10Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buyRead 23 October 2026Samsung's Galaxy Book6 series page calls the Galaxy Book5 Pro the predecessor model of the Galaxy Book6 Pro.
- Launch price (US)
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
Chassis
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Dimensions
- Width312.3Depth223.8Thickness (max)11.6mm(12.3 × 8.8 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026312.3 x 223.8 x 11.6 mm. The height is a single figure, stored as the maximum thickness.
- Weight (published)
- 1.23kg(2.7 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 20261.23 kg (2.71 lbs).
- Max hinge angle
- Not available
- MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
- Not available
Display
- Screen size
- 14in(35.6 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026
- Native resolution
- 2880 × 1800px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026
- Pixel density
- 242.6ppi
- Backlight
- None (self-emissive)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026
- Dimming zones
- Not available
- Panel part number
- Not available
- Screen surface
- Not available
- Stylus
- Not available
- Refresh rate modes
Width (px) Height (px) Maximum operating refresh (Hz) 2880 1800 120 - Max refresh rate
- 120Hz
- Adaptive sync
- Not available
- Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
- Not available
- Native panel colour depth
- Not available
- Brightness (SDR, claimed)
- Not available
- Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
- Not available
- Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
- Not available
- Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
- Not available
- sRGB coverage (claimed)
- Not available
- DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
- Not available
- Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
- Not available
- HDR certification
- Not available
- Factory calibrated
- Not available
- Second display
- Not available
Processor
- Processor
- Intel Core Ultra 7 256V1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 256V (P-core up to 4.8 GHz, 12 MB LLC cache). The page footnotes also mention 258V, which belongs to other configurations.
- Processor brand
- Intel1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026
- Core configuration
Core type Count Base clock (GHz) Max clock (GHz) Performance 4 2.2 4.8 Low-power efficiency 4 2.2 3.7 - CPU cores
- 8
- Cores labelled performance
- 4
- Cores labelled efficiency
- 4
- Max boost clock
- 4.8GHz
- Process
- 3nm8Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/841783/Intel-Core-Comparsion.pdfRead 10 October 2026Same chart, 256V row, Lithography: TSMC N3B. ITdaily describes the Lunar Lake compute tile as the 3 nm N3B node. Stored 3 is the nominal process class of the compute tile only, not a measured feature size. The platform controller tile uses TSMC N6.9Press articleitdaily.com/blogs/workplace/lunar-lake-core-ultra-200v-getestRead 10 October 2026Review text: the Lunar Lake chips are made at TSMC and baked on the 3 nm N3B node. The test table lists the Core Ultra 7 256V as TSMC N3B.
- Sustained CPU power (configured)
- Not available
- Peak CPU power (configured)
- Not available
- Combined CPU and GPU power
- Not available
- NPU performance
- 47TOPS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np944xha-kg1ukRead 10 October 2026Intel AI Boost NPU up to 47 TOPS on the 14" Core Ultra 7 Samsung UK page (NP944XHA-KG1UK, 258V). The 256V has the same 47 TOPS NPU on the Intel page.4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240954/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026NPU peak 47 TOPS (INT8), NPU only.
Graphics
- GPU
- Not available
- GPU brand
- Not available
- VRAM
- Not available
- Max GPU power (TGP)
- Not available
- Dynamic Boost
- Not available
- GPU boost clock
- Not available
- GPU switching
- Not available
Memory
- RAM speed
- Not available
- Memory channels
- Not available
- RAM upgrade
- Soldered1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026LPDDR5X on package.
- Memory slots
- Not available
- RAM slots
- Not available
- Free RAM slots
- Not available
Storage
- Storage type
- NVMe SSD1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026
- Installed drive PCIe generation
- Not available
- Storage slots
- Not available
- M.2 slots
- Not available
- Free storage slots
- Not available
- Maximum slot PCIe generation
- Not available
Ports
- Ports
Type Version Count Thunderbolt or USB4 USB-C Thunderbolt 4 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB-A USB 3.2 1 Not available HDMI HDMI 2.1 1 Not available microSD card Not available 1 Not available 3.5 mm audio Not available 1 Not available - USB-C ports
- 2
- Thunderbolt
- Yes
- Highest HDMI version
- HDMI 2.1
- Card reader
- Yes
- Ethernet speed
- Not available
- Maximum USB-C charging input
- Not available
Wireless
- Wi-Fi bands
- Not available
- Wi-Fi module
- Not available
- Cellular
- Not available
Keyboard and touchpad
- Keyboard layouts
- Not available
- Key switches
- Not available
- Keyboard backlight
- Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Pro keyboard, Keyboard Backlit: Yes. The backlight color is not stated.
- Key travel
- Not available
- Pointing stick
- Not available
- Touchpad size
- Not available
- Touchpad mechanism
- Not available
Camera and audio
- IR face login
- No5Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Repair Guide board diagram lists one CAMERA and an ALS sensor, with no separate infrared camera, and the Fingerprint Sensor is the only biometric part in the parts list. The user guide describes Windows Hello setup only for fingerprint recognition.6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026User guide page 5, 14 inch front view lists a camera and a camera indicator light only. Windows Hello setup covers fingerprint recognition (Windows Hello).
- Webcam privacy
- Not available
- Built-in speaker drivers
- 41Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Quad speakers. Footnote: two woofers (5W max each) and two tweeters (2W each).
Battery and power
- Battery energy
- 63.1Wh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Battery Capacity (Typical) 63.1 Wh.
- Claimed battery life
Use case Hours (h) Video playback 21 - Adapter rated output
- 65W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 202665 W USB Type-C Adapter.
- Laptop charging connector
- USB-C1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026USB Type-C adapter. Fast charging reaches up to 41% in about 30 minutes on the 14" model.
- Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
- Not available
Cooling
- Vapor chamber
- Not available
- Liquid metal
- Not available
- Power modes
- Not available
Security
- Fingerprint
- Power button5Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Repair Guide Parts List page 12: T0103 Fingerprint Module (Power Key). The user guide labels the 14 inch power button as the fingerprint recognition sensor.6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026User guide page 5, 14 inch front view: Power button / Fingerprint recognition sensor.
- TPM
- Not available
- Remote management
- Not available
- Security lock slot
- Not available
Software
- Operating system
- Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Windows 11 Home (Samsung recommends Windows 11 Pro for business).
- OS family
- Windows1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026
- Security updates until
- Not available
Measured display
- Brightness (measured, centre)
- Not available
- Brightness (measured, average)
- Not available
- Contrast ratio (measured)
- 27,860:17Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Review: measured 0.01 black level and a 27860:1 contrast ratio. The brightness setting is not stated.
- HDR peak brightness (measured)
- Not available
- sRGB coverage (measured)
- 100%7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Colorimeter test on the 14 inch Core Ultra 7 256V unit with a 1 TB drive: 100% coverage of sRGB. The instrument and mode are not named.
- DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
- 100%7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Same colorimeter test: 100% coverage of DCI-P3. Adobe RGB coverage was 95%.
- Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
- Not available
- PWM flicker found
- Not available
- PWM frequency (measured)
- Not available
- PWM at or below brightness
- Not available
- Response black to white (measured)
- Not available
- Response grey to grey (measured)
- Not available
Measured performance
- Cinebench 2024 single-core
- Not available
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core
- Not available
- Geekbench 6 single-core
- 2,696points7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Review benchmark table, Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro column: Geekbench 6 single core 2696. Power mode is not stated.
- Geekbench 6 multi-core
- 11,045points7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Review benchmark table, Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro column: Geekbench 6 multi core 11045.
- 3DMark Time Spy graphics
- Not available
- 3DMark Steel Nomad
- Not available
- SSD sequential read (measured)
- 5,017MB/s7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Review text: the 1 TB drive reads at 5017 MB/s and writes at 2818.08 MB/s. The tool is not named.
- Game frame rates
- Not available
Measured noise and temperature
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- Fan noise per mode
- Not available
- Max fan noise
- Not available
- Fan noise while gaming
- Not available
- Top surface under load
- Not available
- Bottom surface under load
- Not available
- Palm rest under load
- Not available
- CPU temperature in stress test
- Not available
- CPU clock in stress test
- Not available
- GPU temperature while gaming
- Not available
Measured battery and power
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- Battery runtime per test
- Not available
- Wi-Fi browsing runtime
- Not available
- Video runtime
- Not available
- Full charge time (measured)
- Not available
- Power draw idle
- Not available
- Power draw gaming
- Not available
- Power draw max
- Not available
- Sustained CPU power (measured)
- Not available
- GPU power while gaming (measured)
- Not available
- Weight (measured)
- Not available
Certifications
- Intel Evo
- Not available
- Colour certifications
- Not available
- ENERGY STAR
- Not available
- EPEAT
- Not available
- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
We could not find any of these 2 fields. Show them
- In the box
- Not available
- Power adapter included
- Not available
Warranty
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- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- Not available
- Warranty service
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- www.samsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hk1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- www.samsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hk1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026
- Manual
- Not available
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
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Sources
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- Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/laptop-buying-guide/introducing-galaxy-book-5
- Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx
- Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/841783/Intel-Core-Comparsion.pdf
- Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buy
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