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SAMSUNG ADDS SNAPDRAGON X2 ELITE MODEL TO GALAXY BOOK 6

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TUE, JUN 16, 2026

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Samsung has expanded its Galaxy Book 6 lineup with a new Edge variant powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite processor. The model arrives with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage at a $2,100 price point.

The Galaxy Book 6 Edge marks Samsung's latest addition to its 2024 laptop portfolio, leveraging Qualcomm's latest mobile-class processor designed for Windows devices. The Snapdragon X2 Elite delivers performance improvements over its predecessor, targeting productivity and creative professionals. The $2,100 configuration suggests this positions itself as a premium option within the Galaxy Book 6 range. The 1TB storage capacity and 16GB RAM pairing provides baseline specs for intensive workloads. Samsung's move adds to the growing roster of Snapdragon X2-powered Windows laptops hitting the market, continuing the industry shift toward ARM-based processors for thin-and-light computing. The company previously emphasized AI capabilities in its Galaxy Book 6 lineup, with Snapdragon X2 Elite maintaining focus on on-device processing.

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