Samsung has unveiled two laptops that resemble the demeanor of MacBook at their first look. Yes, you can’t be blamed if you mistake the newly announced Notebook 7 and Notebook 7 Force as MacBooks. Both sport wallpapers, fonts and keyboard layout looking closer to the Apple laptops. Of course, the software (Windows 10) makes all the difference.
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Samsung Notebook 7 and Notebook 7 Force features
Samsung brandishes the Solidity design, which denotes the sleek, compact and delicate body. They include diamond-cut edges and a near bezel-less display, which should enable it ergonomic for everyday use. The primer stretches to 13-inch and 15-inch sizes while the latter is available in the 15-inch size only.
Both of them have a full HD display with a high screen-to-body ratio and slim bezels. Both of them wield the power of Intel 8th gen core processor with integrated graphics. Both of them comes with Dolby Atmos audio support. They also feature several useful ports such as USB 3.0 ports, USB-C port, HDMI, and microSD slot.
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The 15-inch Notebook 7 Force has a better NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 and Up to 24GB DDR4 RAM. Out of the box, both of them bear Up to 512GB SSD internal storage. Notebook 7 Force is equipped with Gigabit Wi-Fi for faster digital experience. One area where it falls short is its smaller 43Wh battery.
Samsung Notebook 7 and Notebook 7 Force Pricing and Availability
Both the models will initially hit Korea and Hong Kong, followed by the U.S. (on July 26th via Amazon and Samsung’s own online store) and Brazil later in 2019. The Notebook 7 would reach Mainland China too.
The Notebook 7 series starts at a price tag of $999.99 while the Notebook 7 Force is priced at $1,499.
Samsung Notebook 7 and Notebook 7 Force Specifications
Notebook 7 13” | Notebook 7 15” Internal Graphics |
Notebook 7 15” External Graphics |
Notebook 7 Force | |
Dimensions | 308.9 X 207.5 X 13.7mm |
359.5 X 238.3 X 15.9mm |
359.5 X 238.3 X 15.9mm |
359.5 X 238.2 X 17.9mm |
Weight | 1.29 kg | 1.69 kg | 1.79 kg | 1.85kg – 1.91kg |
Display | 13.3” Full HD (1920×1080) |
15.6” Full HD (1920×1080) |
15.6” Full HD (1920×1080) |
15.6” Full HD (1920×1080) |
CPU | Intel 8th generation Core Processor | Intel 8th generation Core Processor | Intel 8th generation Core Processor |
Intel 8th generation Core Processor |
Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 |
Memory | Up to 16GB (LPDDR3) | Up to 16GB (LPDDR3) | Up to 16GB (LPDDR3) | Up to 24GB DDR4 (1 SODIMM + 4/8GBOn BOARD) |
Storage | Up to 512GB SSD (NVMe) |
Up to 512GB SSD (NVMe) + 1 SSD expandable slot |
Up to 512GB SSD (NVMe) + 1 SSD expandable slot |
Up to 512GB SSD (NVMe) + 2 expandable slots (1 HDD / 1 SSD) |
WLAN | 802.11ac wave2 2X2 | 802.11ac wave2 2X2 | 802.11ac wave2 2X2 | 802.11 2×2 ac wave2 & Gigabit LAN |
Camera / Mic |
720p HD / Dual Array Mic |
720p HD / Dual Array Mic |
720p HD / Dual Array Mic |
720p HD Dual Array Mic |
Audio | Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos® |
Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos® |
Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos® |
Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos® |
Security | Fingerprint | Fingerprint | Fingerprint | Fingerprint |
Keyboard | Backlit | Backlit | Backlit | Backlit |
Battery | 55Wh | 55Wh | 55Wh | 43Wh |
Ports | USB-C (1) | USB 3.0 (2) | HDMI | microSD | HP/Mic |
USB-C (1) |USB 3.0 (2) | HDMI | microSD | HP/Mic |
USB-C (1) |USB 3.0 (2) | HDMI | microSD | HP/Mic |
USB-C (1) | USB 3.0 (2) | HDMI | RJ45(LAN) | microSD | Security Slot | HP/Mic |