Your Galaxy Book6 Pro price just jumped in Korea

Samsung’s listed starting prices hit $2310 to $2377, about 20% above the last Pro launch ranges.

By Paulo Vargas Published January 20, 2026

Computer, Electronics, Laptop — Samsung

Samsung has posted Korean list pricing for the new Galaxy Book6 Pro, and the Galaxy Book6 Pro price is noticeably higher than what recent Pro models opened at. The 14-inch model is listed at 3,410,000 KRW, and the 16-inch version is listed at 3,510,000 KRW.

That’s roughly a 20% hike versus the prior generation’s Pro launch pricing. If you’ve been waiting for the next Book refresh, those numbers reset expectations fast.

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Samsung’s Korean launch page also points to a sale start on January 27, so this isn’t a distant teaser. Buyers can size up real configurations soon.

Samsung isn’t teasing a cheap base

The first Book6 Pro configurations Samsung is showing look firmly premium. Both sizes are paired with 32GB LPDDR5X memory and a 1TB NVMe SSD, alongside an Intel Core Ultra X7 processor (Series 3) and Intel Arc graphics.

That matters because the Galaxy Book6 Pro price you see up front is already attached to high memory and storage. There’s no lower-spec entry model shown here that would soften the sticker shock.

A 20% hike changes the math

Price jumps hurt most when they push you into a different shopping bracket. At 3.41M to 3.51M KRW, Book6 Pro buyers who used to stretch for a Pro may start cross-shopping last-gen Pro deals, non-Pro Galaxy Book models, or competing Windows ultrabooks.

The report also ties the new lineup to Intel’s Panther Lake platform, which helps explain why Samsung is leaning into top-tier specs at launch. Still, the materials here don’t confirm whether cheaper trims arrive later, and that missing piece is what most shoppers will want next.

What to watch before you buy

If you’re buying in Korea, treat these as the real early price anchors, not a placeholder number. Decide now whether 32GB and 1TB fits your needs, because that’s what Samsung is putting in the spotlight.

If you’re outside Korea, don’t assume this pricing travels. The same report notes US pricing has not been announced, so the safest move is to wait for your local pricing page, then compare it against discounted Book5 Pro and Book4 Pro stock once January 27 ordering opens in Korea.

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