Samsung Electronics has launched the New Galaxy Book6 in South Korea, a lower-priced model aimed at easing the cost burden on buyers as laptop prices climb this year. The laptop runs on Intel's latest Core Series 3 processor, offers battery life of up to 25 hours and starts at 1.19 million won.
Samsung said on the 1st that it added the New Galaxy Book6 to broaden its lineup, pairing practical specifications with a lower price to reduce the burden on consumers. Prices range from 1.19 million won to 1.49 million won depending on the processor, operating system and other configurations.
The New Galaxy Book6 comes in a single 35.6-centimeter (14-inch) size and in gray. It is available at Samsung Store locations and other offline retailers nationwide, as well as online through Samsung.com and open-market platforms. The laptop's Intel Core Series 3 processor supports everyday tasks such as studying, schoolwork and office work.
A single charge delivers up to 25 hours of video playback, enough for a full day of use. Fast charging can restore up to 33% of the battery in 30 minutes.
The display uses a new 16:10 aspect ratio and anti-glare technology that reduces reflections and screen glare for clearer viewing. At 35.6 centimeters and 1.35 kilograms, it is light and compact enough to carry easily.
The laptop also supports Galaxy AI features. AI Cutout removes unwanted backgrounds from images, and users can select sentences or paragraphs on a web page for real-time translation.
Samsung has also strengthened connectivity with Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Users can share storage with a smartphone to open files on the PC, or move files between a smartphone or Galaxy Tab and the PC by dragging and dropping.
The laptop includes two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, HDMI and a headphone/microphone jack, allowing external devices to be connected without a separate adapter.
DRAM and NAND Prices Hit Record High Again in July
Meanwhile, monthly average prices for DRAM and NAND flash memory chips set record highs, driven by demand tied to artificial intelligence. According to market research firm DRAMeXchange, the average fixed contract price for a benchmark PC DRAM product (DDR4 8Gb 1Gx8) was $24 in July, up 14.3% from $21 the previous month. That is more than eight times the $2.9 recorded when the survey began in June 2016. The average DDR4 price rose for 11 consecutive months from April 2025, when it stood at $1.65, through February this year, held steady in March, then resumed climbing from April through July.
Higher memory prices are also weighing on laptop sales. TrendForce noted that as PC makers pass rising component costs on to product prices, consumer demand is softening and distributors are becoming reluctant to build up inventory.
