Samsung Increases Price of Panther Lake-Powered Galaxy Book 6 Pro by Almost $477 Compared to Last Generation

Samsung’s ambition for enhanced profitability amid increasing DRAM prices is evident, but the nearly $500 price increase for its latest laptop models raises concerns about affordability.

New Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Pro Models Reflect Significant Price Surge

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Book 6 series, set to debut soon, introduces several Pro and Ultra models powered by the latest Intel Panther Lake chips, also known as the Core Ultra Series 3. While transitioning from an 8-core to a 16-core processor typically suggests a rise in production costs, it seems that Samsung is capitalizing on escalating DRAM and NAND prices even more.

According to Samsung’s official launch page, the Galaxy Book 6 series will feature six models, including two equipped with advanced NVIDIA RTX 50 series GPUs (specifically, the RTX 5070 and RTX 5060 Laptop cards).The other four models in the Galaxy Book 6 Pro series are outfitted with Xe3-based Arc graphics, integrated within the Panther Lake processors. A comparison on the same page highlights the differences between the older Galaxy Book 5 Pro and the new offerings.

A comparison chart of Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Ultra and 6 Pro models highlights specifications like Intel Core Ultra 7 processors, NVIDIA RTX 5070 and 5060 GPUs, Intel Arc Graphics, 32 GB LPDDR5X memory, and 1TB NVMe SSD, with standard prices ranging from 3, 410, 000 to

The new model, NT960XJG-KD72G, serves as a direct successor to the NT960XHA-KD72G, featuring Intel’s Lunar Lake Core Ultra 7 Series 2 processor. While improvements are evident, particularly with the increased core count, many upgrades are minimal. Both models retain 32 GB LPDDR5X memory and 1 TB of storage. However, the significant price difference between the two models is noteworthy, further raising eyebrows regarding the rationalization for such increases.

A comparison chart displays the specifications of the Galaxy Book 5 Pro and Galaxy Book 6 Pro with Windows 11 Home, highlighting the processors: Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor Series 2 (Lunar Lake) and Intel Core Ultra X7 Processor Series 3 (Panther Lake) respectively.

The previous model, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro, launched at 2, 808, 000 Won (approximately US$1904).In contrast, the new Galaxy Book 6 Pro is priced at 3, 510, 000 Won (around US$2381), representing a hefty increase of almost $477. This price surge seemingly cannot be justified solely by the outfitted processor—especially considering Samsung’s prominent position as a major memory manufacturer that also produces NAND flash memory. The shift toward passing increased costs onto consumers suggests a prioritization of profit margins over competitive pricing.

This pricing trend contrasts sharply with the relatively stable price hike seen between the Galaxy Book 4 Pro and the Galaxy Book 5 Pro, leaving many potential buyers concerned. For those interested in models with discrete GPUs, prices are projected to fall between $3141 and $3344, which many consumers may find excessive.

For more details, refer to the original news from Videocardz.

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