Model review

Samsung GalaxyBook 2 Pro NP950QED-KB1US review

Samsung GalaxyBook 2 Pro NP950QED-KB1US — from 2022, 1.8 kg, performance 39.

Samsung

Technical specifications

Type Convertible (2-in-1)
Release year 2022
Screen 15.6" · 1920x1080
Processor Intel Core i7 1260P
Max. RAM 64 GB
Weight 1.8 kg

Performance scores

Performance
39
/100
CPU
51
/100
GPU
0
/100
LB
41
/100

Samsung GalaxyBook 2 Pro (B-class listing) — a 2022 i7 convertible built around memory

A B-class — cosmetic-second — listing of Samsung's GalaxyBook 2 Pro at $676, well above the $356 convertible-class median. Core i7-1260P with 64GB of RAM: memory is the registered strength, top quartile. Graphics registers 0; the price itself sits in the class's top quartile.

Thin premium chassis, huge memory

The GalaxyBook 2 Pro line was Samsung's thin-and-light flagship, and the i7-1260P brings twelve cores of Alder Lake efficiency. The 64GB allocation is the anomaly — this class rarely carries more than 32GB — making the machine comfortable for heavy multitasking, development-adjacent work, and anything memory-bound that doesn't need a GPU.

No graphics, premium price

Integrated-only graphics at 0 versus a modest 3.84 median: no gaming, no acceleration. The premium over the class median pays for the chassis, the brand, and the RAM — a buyer who values those gets coherence; a buyer expecting performance per dollar does not.

Price trajectory

From a $1,500 base, decay has run 11.95% per year to $676, with a projected $524 (−22%) ahead. Premium thin-and-lights shed value quickly; the B-class discount is already reflected in the current price.

Against its neighbors

Pricier: the HP Envy 14-fa0013nd ($750) and Envy x360 15-fe1073cl ($750) — the Envy 14 notably carrying far stronger graphics. Cheaper: the Envy x360 15-ew0023dx ($632) and EliteBook x360 1040 G9 ($578) — near-identical formulas for less. The sideways comparison set makes the premium easy to audit.

Bottom line

A memory-first premium convertible at a B-class price. For the multitasking office buyer who wants a light, well-built 2-in-1 and nothing GPU-shaped, it works — but the HP options $45-100 cheaper ask fair questions.

🧭 Your context

Stage: Vague sense of need

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⚙️ Configuration analysis

Top configuration: Intel Core i7 1260P · 64GB RAM
CPU: Intel Core i7 1260P · 12th RAM: 64 GB
mainstream tier

Top configuration suits everyday productivity, light photo editing, and esports titles.

🤔 How to choose

Universal advice for any use case.

  • Reliability vs price: reliability (median 49) ↔ price (median 355.7).
  • Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 69) ↔ overall performance (median 37.8).
  • Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 50) ↔ battery life (median 4.8).

GalaxyBook 2 Pro NP950QED-KB1US: worth buying in 2026?

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Best for: plenty of memory
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Watch out for: gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks
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Price: $676 — fairly priced for the class

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Technical reference for Samsung GalaxyBook 2 Pro NP950QED-KB1US.

Full specifications

Brand
Samsung
Type
Convertible (2-in-1)
Release year
2022
Screen size
15.6"
Resolution
1920x1080
Panel type
oled
Color gamut (sRGB)
100%~
RAM (max)
64 GB DDR5
Weight
1.80 kg
Ports
5
Battery
57 Wh~

Performance scores

Performance
39
/100
CPU
51
/100
GPU
0
/100
LB
41
/100

Performance metrics

Performance 39
Portability 46
Light office 89
Gaming 19
Creative 12
Energy efficiency 79
Connectivity 78
Value 21
Color accuracy
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No FPS data for this model's GPU.

The GPU may be integrated or not yet benchmarked.

💻 Software compatibility

Counter-Strike 2 ✗ Weak
CPU
102%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Grand Theft Auto V ✗ Weak
CPU
254%
GPU
0%
RAM
999%
Cyberpunk 2077 ✗ Weak
CPU
145%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Minecraft ✗ Weak
CPU
508%
GPU
0%
RAM
999%
Fortnite ✗ Weak
CPU
92%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Valorant ✗ Weak
CPU
339%
GPU
0%
RAM
999%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt ✗ Weak
CPU
169%
GPU
0%
RAM
999%
Elden Ring ✗ Weak
CPU
92%
GPU
0%
RAM
533%
Red Dead Redemption 2 ✗ Weak
CPU
169%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Apex Legends ✗ Weak
CPU
92%
GPU
0%
RAM
999%
Hogwarts Legacy ✗ Weak
CPU
113%
GPU
0%
RAM
400%
Dota 2 ✗ Weak
CPU
339%
GPU
0%
RAM
999%
Baldur's Gate 3 ✗ Weak
CPU
92%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Starfield ✗ Weak
CPU
73%
GPU
0%
RAM
400%
Call of Duty: Warzone ✗ Weak
CPU
92%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
League of Legends ✗ Weak
CPU
508%
GPU
0%
RAM
999%
Sims 4 ✗ Weak
CPU
339%
GPU
0%
RAM
999%
Helldivers 2 ✗ Weak
CPU
73%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Battlefield 5 ✗ Weak
CPU
113%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Far Cry 5 ✗ Weak
CPU
127%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Forza Horizon 4 ✗ Weak
CPU
145%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Forza Horizon 5 ✗ Weak
CPU
113%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Metro Exodus ✗ Weak
CPU
127%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Overwatch ✗ Weak
CPU
203%
GPU
0%
RAM
999%
PUBG: Battlegrounds ✗ Weak
CPU
127%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Resident Evil 4 Remake ✗ Weak
CPU
102%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Escape from Tarkov ✗ Weak
CPU
169%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
God of War ✗ Weak
CPU
231%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Horizon Zero Dawn ✗ Weak
CPU
231%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Death Stranding ✗ Weak
CPU
203%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Control ✗ Weak
CPU
169%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Doom Eternal ✗ Weak
CPU
231%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Batman: Arkham Knight ✗ Weak
CPU
282%
GPU
0%
RAM
999%
Hitman 3 ✗ Weak
CPU
231%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Flight Simulator 2020 ✗ Weak
CPU
181%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Watch Dogs Legion ✗ Weak
CPU
181%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Borderlands 3 ✗ Weak
CPU
203%
GPU
0%
RAM
999%
Anno 1800 ✗ Weak
CPU
169%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Rainbow Six Siege ✗ Weak
CPU
423%
GPU
0%
RAM
999%
The Division 2 ✗ Weak
CPU
231%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Gears Tactics ✗ Weak
CPU
203%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Hunt Showdown ✗ Weak
CPU
181%
GPU
0%
RAM
999%
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands ✗ Weak
CPU
169%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Mafia Definitive Edition ✗ Weak
CPU
231%
GPU
0%
RAM
999%
Days Gone ✗ Weak
CPU
231%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Ghostwire Tokyo ✗ Weak
CPU
121%
GPU
0%
RAM
533%
Returnal ✗ Weak
CPU
145%
GPU
0%
RAM
400%
Dying Light 2 ✗ Weak
CPU
169%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Resident Evil Village ✗ Weak
CPU
145%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
The Callisto Protocol ✗ Weak
CPU
102%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Atomic Heart ✗ Weak
CPU
159%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Alan Wake 2 ✗ Weak
CPU
121%
GPU
0%
RAM
400%
Black Myth Wukong ✗ Weak
CPU
102%
GPU
0%
RAM
400%
Ghost of Tsushima ✗ Weak
CPU
102%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
The Last of Us Part 1 ✗ Weak
CPU
102%
GPU
0%
RAM
400%
Diablo 4 ✗ Weak
CPU
231%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Spider-Man Miles Morales ✗ Weak
CPU
169%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Star Wars Jedi Survivor ✗ Weak
CPU
102%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Dead Space Remake ✗ Weak
CPU
159%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Lies of P ✗ Weak
CPU
145%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Sons of the Forest ✗ Weak
CPU
102%
GPU
0%
RAM
533%
Rise of the Tomb Raider ✗ Weak
CPU
339%
GPU
0%
RAM
999%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider ✗ Weak
CPU
282%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Assassin's Creed Odyssey ✗ Weak
CPU
254%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla ✗ Weak
CPU
145%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
F1 24 ✗ Weak
CPU
282%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Need for Speed Heat ✗ Weak
CPU
145%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%
Civilization 6 ✗ Weak
CPU
339%
GPU
0%
RAM
999%
Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order ✗ Weak
CPU
282%
GPU
0%
RAM
800%

Configuration options

Available model options · 2 variants across 2 categories

⚙ Processors (1)
Intel Core i7 1260P
• Igpu (1)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics

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