Our verdict
The Galaxy Book6 Ultra is a 16-inch Windows laptop for photo and video work. Its touch AMOLED screen, where each pixel makes its own light, gives deep contrast; it has a sharp 2880 x 1800 resolution, reaches 1,000 nits according to Samsung, and has an anti-reflective finish that helps in bright rooms. Inside is an Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 3 chip, and this version pairs 32GB of memory with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card, which speeds up video editing and effects. Independent testing found unusually good battery life for this level of performance. The fans are easy to hear during demanding work, and Samsung does not include a compact charger. The checked 16-inch, 32GB memory, 1TB storage and RTX 5060 graphics price is £2,999; no cheaper size or storage option is used in the value judgement.
Buy it if
- You edit photos or video and want a high-end Windows laptop
- A high-quality touchscreen matters to you
- You use other Samsung devices and value easy sharing
Skip it if
- You need a quiet machine under heavy load
- You expect a charger at this price
- A cheaper laptop plus a separate monitor would suit you
How it would fit your home
Photo and video editing
The RTX 5060 graphics and 32GB of memory speed up edits, and the 2880 x 1800 AMOLED screen shows fine detail and deep contrast.
Working away from a desk
Independent testing found battery life unusually good for its power, and at 1.89kg it is manageable in a bag.
Before paying
Confirm the exact 16-inch, 32GB memory, 1TB storage and RTX 5060 graphics version and the final basket price; a different size or storage allowance is a different value decision.
The details, in plain English
Screen
The 16-inch AMOLED touchscreen lights each pixel individually, so dark areas look truly dark next to bright ones. Its 2880 x 1800 resolution, which Samsung calls WQXGA+, keeps photos and text sharp. Samsung quotes 1,000 nits of peak brightness, useful for HDR video. The anti-reflective finish helps in brighter rooms. Some people may notice flicker at lower brightness, so try it in a shop if you are sensitive to that.
Performance
The Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 3 chip handles everyday work, and its NPU, a part of the chip for AI tasks, reaches up to 50 TOPS. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card, with 8GB of its own GDDR7 memory, speeds up video exports, effects and games. This version has 32GB of memory and a 1TB SSD, plus an expansion slot. The fans are easy to hear when it works hard.
Battery and charging
The battery is 80.2Wh (watt-hours, a measure of the energy it holds). Independent testing found battery life unusually good for this level of performance, making it more practical away from a desk than expected. Samsung does not include a compact charger in the box, which makes the high price harder to accept.
Sockets, sound and build
There are two Thunderbolt 4 ports for fast drives and monitors, a USB-A port, HDMI 2.1 for a TV or monitor, an SD card slot for camera cards and a headphone jack. Six speakers with Dolby Atmos give fuller sound than most laptops. It has Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. It weighs 1.89kg and is 15.4mm thick. The 2MP (1080p) webcam is adequate for calls.
Strengths and drawbacks
What it does well
- 16-inch 2880 x 1800 AMOLED touchscreen, up to 1,000 nits, with an anti-reflective finish
- NVIDIA RTX 5060 graphics and 32GB of memory for photo and video editing
- Very good battery life for a powerful 16-inch laptop, from an 80.2Wh battery
- Useful sockets: two Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI 2.1 and an SD card slot
- Six speakers with Dolby Atmos
What to watch out for
- The fans are easy to hear during demanding work
- Some people may notice screen flicker at lower brightness
- Samsung does not include a compact charger in the box
- At £2,999 it costs close to specialist workstation prices
- The webcam is only 2MP (1080p)
Compare the Galaxy Book6 Ultra with laptops for the same creative buyer, with the exact configuration in view. Its value judgement uses this exact £2,999 version rather than a cheaper variant.
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Solves: samsung does not include a compact charger in the box
Belkin BoostCharge Pro 140W 4-Port GaN Wall Charger WCH014btWH Not yet reviewed by us
Offers a more compact travel-power for the review’s charger-size concern. This is conditional on compatible USB-C charging, not a full-load performance guarantee.
Check first: A compact travel charger may not sustain full-performance workloads.
Alternatives we have reviewed
| Product | Our verdict | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra (this one) | A polished creative Windows laptop with an excellent screen and good battery life, held back by its £2,999 price and fans you can hear under load. | £2,999RRP · 16-inch, 32GB memory, 1TB storage and RTX 5060 graphics, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Read the review |
 Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro | An exceptional large work laptop with long battery life for demanding creative work, but far more machine than most homes need. | £2,699RRP · 16-inch, 24GB memory and 1TB storage, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 Max | A very fast compact workstation for short, heavy jobs, but not the one to buy if you need steady top speed for hours or a quiet machine. | £3,599RRP · 14-inch, 36GB memory and 2TB storage, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) | A superb work laptop for anyone who needs long battery life and dependable speed for demanding creative or professional work. | £1,699RRP · 16GB/1TB, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
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Where our findings come from
Research-based review; UKTechExpert did not physically test this laptop. We checked Samsung's UK launch and pricing information and Notebookcheck's independent review. Specifications quoted here are Samsung's; test findings are Notebookcheck's, which reviewed a version with RTX 5070 graphics.