Samsung ATIV Book 9

54 reviews

Apr, 2024

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price (19)
size (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 54 reviews of Samsung ATIV Book 9. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the durability and screen. The design and performance also get good views. Some have doubts about the size and price, and opinions about the usability and battery are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Samsung ATIV Book 9 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung ATIV Book 9

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Samsung ATIV Book 9 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the design and screen. The price and performance are also appreciated. There are some negative comments about the usability.

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59% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Sean Hollister (cnet.com)

Samsung's pricey new Ativ Book 9 Pro and Spin look like worthy MacBook competitors

Two machines with sturdy aluminum frames, plenty of ports and ultra-high-res touchscreens.

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Samsung's 12-inch Ativ Book 9 is a slim laptop that doesn't skimp on ports (review)

The Windows mirror image of Apple's 12-inch MacBook, Samsung adds more ports, but loses battery life.

Samsung fits a good number of ports into its very slim 12-inch Ativ Book 9. The system gets the best battery life to date from a Windows system running a Core M processor.

Shorter battery life than Apple's very similar 12-inch MacBook, and a matching configuration costs more. The lack of a touch screen and small touch pad aren't ideal for Windows 8.

This very usable 12-inch laptop is a good, if expensive, tool for websurfing and casual use, but would benefit from better battery life.

Apr, 2015

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Samsung Ativ Book 9 2015

Both systems have 12-inch displays with better-than-HD resolutions, both use Intel's Core M processor , both have premium-feeling designs and are very slim and light, with each weighing just a hair over two pounds.

Samsung fits a good number of ports into its very slim 12-inch Ativ Book 9. The system gets the best battery life to date from a Windows system running a Core M processor.

Shorter battery life than Apple's very similar 12-inch MacBook, and a matching configuration costs more. The lack of a touch screen and small touch pad aren't ideal for Windows 8.

This very usable 12-inch laptop is a good, if expensive, tool for websurfing and casual use, but would benefit from better battery life.

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.com)

Samsung Ativ Book 9 review: Last year's Series 9 with a new name

Don't expect anything new in the Book 9, at least in the configuration we reviewed: other than a higher-resolution display, this ultrabook's an unfortunate tweener before inevitable fall upgrades.

The ; is still one of the smallest and best-built Windows 8 ultrabooks around, and has a crisp 1080p display.

It lacks a touch screen, and battery life is disappointing for such an expensive laptop.

Formerly the Samsung Series 9, the rebranded Ativ Book 9 got little more than a change in name; the laptop feels dated, as it lacks a touch screen and the benefits of newer Intel processors.

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.com)

Samsung Ativ Book 9 review

Windows 8 laptops with touch are everywhere, but don't tell the Samsung Ativ Book 9. This laptop doesn't seem to have gotten the memo. In fact, it seems almost exactly the same as the 2012 Samsung Series 9 . That's because it is almost the same.

The Samsung Ativ Book 9 is still one of the smallest and best-built Windows 8 ultrabooks around, and has a crisp 1080p display.

It lacks a touch screen, and battery life is disappointing for such an expensive laptop.

Formerly the Samsung Series 9, the rebranded Ativ Book 9 got little more than a change in name; the laptop feels dated, as it lacks a touch screen and the benefits of newer Intel processors.

Aug, 2013

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Samsung ATIV Book 9 Pro Review

Bright and colorful UHD screen; Attractive aluminum design; Lots of ports; Solid speakers; Good overall performance ; Short battery life; Older, slower discrete graphics; No configuration options ; Samsung's 15-inch ATIV Book 9 Pro features an...

Short battery life; Older, slower discrete graphics; No configuration options ; Samsung's 15-inch ATIV Book 9 Pro features an attractive aluminum body and a bright UHD screen, but weak battery life and underpowered graphics prevent it from being a top...

Samsung's 15-inch ATIV Book 9 Pro features an attractive aluminum body and a bright UHD screen, but weak battery life and underpowered graphics prevent it from being a top pick.

Jan, 2016

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Samsung Ativ Book 9 (2015)

Beautiful display; Thin and light design; Solid overall performance ; Finicky touchpad; Short battery life ; The Samsung ATIV Book 9 is a compact laptop with a stunning display and good overall performance, but it suffers from short battery life.

Finicky touchpad; Short battery life ; The Samsung ATIV Book 9 is a compact laptop with a stunning display and good overall performance, but it suffers from short battery life.

The Samsung ATIV Book 9 is a compact laptop with a stunning display and good overall performance, but it suffers from short battery life.

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus

Gorgeous, elegant design; Bright Quad-HD+ touch screen; Powerful speakers; Solid, backlit keyboard ; A bit heavier than other ultraportables; Some bloatware ; Samsung's ATIV Book 9 Plus is a gorgeous, aluminum-clad ultraportable with a vibrant quad-HD...

A bit heavier than other ultraportables; Some bloatware ; Samsung's ATIV Book 9 Plus is a gorgeous, aluminum-clad ultraportable with a vibrant quad-HD touch screen and fairly strong battery life.

Samsung's ATIV Book 9 Plus is a gorgeous, aluminum-clad ultraportable with a vibrant quad-HD touch screen and fairly strong battery life.

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Michael Wall (NotebookReview.com)

Samsung ATIV Book 9 Review

Samsung ATIV Book 9 is a slim 13.3-inch laptop with a 0.51" thickness. The notebook looks and feels like a glimpse of the future; but it comes at a price.

Incredibly Thin Form Factor ; Long Battery Life ; High Quality Touchpad

Expensive ; No Touch-Display ; The Samsung Series 9 NP900X3E offers strong performance in an exceptionally thin form factor.

The Samsung Series 9 NP900X3E offers strong performance in an exceptionally thin form factor.

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : Kevin Lee (techradar.com)

Samsung Ativ Book 9 Spin review

This featherweight 3K Ultrabook asks for your top dollar

Featherweight frame ; Incredibly thin ; Stunning 4K screen

A bit expensive ; Limited customization options ; Mushy keyboard

Lightweight, high in resolution and performance, Samsung's latest Ativ Book 9 Spin delivers on everything you want from an Ultrabook with an extra hybridization feature.

Nov, 2015

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