{"id":498303,"date":"2026-02-25T09:58:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T09:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/498303\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T09:58:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T09:58:35","slug":"samsung-galaxy-book6-series-coming-to-the-us-on-march-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/498303\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Galaxy Book6 series coming to the US on March 11"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the record, the last time I held a Windows laptop was back in 2022<\/a>. It wasn\u2019t even a conventional one. Rather, it was a gaming hybrid \u2014 or a laptop and tablet rolled into one<\/a>. That was a short escape though.<\/p>\n

After being a religious Mac user since 2016, it\u2019s high time to re-experience Windows four years after that very limiting ROG review.<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s my 16-day stint with the TECNO MEGABOOK K16s 13th \u2013 Intel Edition.<\/p>\n

All-metal clad that\u2019s far from being bad<\/p>\n

Gone are the days of Windows laptops that are icky plasticky.<\/p>\n

If it is not evident enough, the TECNO MEGABOOK K16s 13th uses real metal. It looks and feels solid. And by that, it has characteristics of being decently hefty and light at the same time.<\/p>\n

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The only problem with this finish is how much of a smear magnet it is. But hey, at least it\u2019s on par with my 2023 MacBook Pro for this smudge madness (or smudge-ness in my vocabulary).<\/p>\n

With a laptop this size, port selection should be the least of its concerns.<\/p>\n

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It has twice the USB-C and USB-A 3.1 ports, as well as inclusions of HDMI 1.4, Ethernet \/ RJ45, and 3.5mm audio jack. Kensington lock is still present as well \u2014 not that it\u2019s badly-needed.<\/p>\n

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If I were to nitpick, two things that ick me are the arrangement of ports. Look at how inconsistent they are, much like seeing your disorganized spoons, forks, and knives in a single tray.<\/p>\n

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Another would be the inclusion of a microSD card slot instead of a regular SD one. I don\u2019t get how the latter was not chosen especially with its sheer size.<\/p>\n

Now Playing: Can This Love Be Translated \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f\ud83d\udd25\u2049\ufe0f<\/p>\n

Just like waiting to re-experience a Windows device, the same can be said when I waited for the premiere of the K-Drama \u201cCan This Love Be Translated.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The title was already compelling to begin with. That curiosity sparked twofold upon knowing that my two favorite stars (Kim Seonho and Go Younjung) will steer drive the whole series.<\/p>\n

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Speaking of star, the biggest star of this laptop has got to be its massive 16-inch display.<\/p>\n

Not only I was able to reinvigorate my heart with the rom-com scene of Joo Hojin and Cha Muhee in front of that dreamy Mt. Fuji scenery.<\/p>\n

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Their Aurora Borealis scene was also breathtaking. Although not as vivid as other displays, its max brightness felt just right to make the visuals pop against that harsh sunlight.<\/p>\n

And while we\u2019re already at it, the matte coating of the K16s 13th has been a real savior. It\u2019s more useful for users (like me) who work at caf\u00e9s with large windows every once in a while. My MacBook Pro definitely loses this fight with its awfully reflective panel.<\/p>\n

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While it is not, in any way, greater than any other OLED display nor some panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, it still feels justified considering where the K16s 13th is positioned in this vast laptop market.<\/p>\n

On Queue: EXO\u2019s REVERXE, ZB1\u2019s Running To Future, <\/p>\n

My idol anticipation doesn\u2019t stop there. EXO\u2019s much-awaited comeback as a full group is another one. Then, there\u2019s ZEROBASEONE\u2019s release.<\/p>\n

These comeback promotions should sound good, right? Well, not really.<\/p>\n

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EXO is coming back with three missing members, all because of a justifiable lawsuit against their agency.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

On the other hand, ZB1 is coming back \u2014 but, for the last time as they will disband real soon after completing their 2.5-year contract as a project group. A real disadvantage of a group being formed during a survival show.<\/p>\n

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Just look at how cohesive the K-Pop album covers look for January 2026<\/p>\n

Much like all that bittersweet aftertaste, I can relate the same feeling with the MEGABOOK K16\u2019s speaker setup.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

On paper, TECNO says it\u2019s a master-level 2.5W 4013 quad-speaker setup that delivers 300% louder volume. I am not sure how it was tested nor compared.<\/p>\n

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Without much comparison, it\u2019s adequately loud. However, it lacks the fullness and all the necessary thump and oomph to make the sound fuller than ever.<\/p>\n

This just means a big laptop isn\u2019t directly synonymous to having a greater audio system.<\/p>\n

Unparalleled performance for its price<\/p>\n

NGL, I have been spoiled by power-packed laptops especially for the creative work that I do.<\/p>\n

That said, the MEGABOOK K16s 13th is far from being a slouch with the Intel Core i9 (specifically the 13900HK) at its core. That\u2019s then paired by Intel\u2019s Iris Xe graphics, alongside 32GB of memory, plus 512GB of SSD storage.<\/p>\n

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Without a hitch, I immediately installed all the essential creativity apps I use.<\/p>\n

Lightroom is less demanding so post-processing the photos I took for the MEGABOOK K16s 13th was easy-peasy.<\/p>\n

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I then managed to make static graphics using Adobe Photoshop for another review article.<\/p>\n

As for Premiere Pro and After Effects, you can still scrub through heaps of layers with tolerable amount of hiccup considering how packed my timeline was.<\/p>\n

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This laptop boasts a cooling fan system that kicked in heavily when the laptop was in dire need of releasing all the heat within \u2014 which went out through its four air vents.<\/p>\n

Work-life balance achieved<\/p>\n

My test doesn\u2019t end just yet. I have installed both the Forza Horizon 5 and Euro Truck Simulator 2 for greater measure.<\/p>\n

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As expected, having integrated graphics (and the lack of a dedicated graphics) mean lower graphics support.<\/p>\n

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Surprisingly, both titles were playable enough.\u00a0I enjoyed playing Forza Horizon 5 even in the lowest playable setting for more than 30 minutes \u2014 just with some stutters in between.<\/p>\n

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ETS2 felt smoother though. Driving the bus with the custom livery I made on Photoshop last 2019 was still working \u2014 and my pre-pandemic nostalgia kicked in.<\/p>\n

Using the keyboard for playing isn\u2019t the best thing in the world but it does the job \u2014 much like how I was able to write this review piece using the laptop itself.<\/p>\n

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As for the feel, the keys are more on the mushier side that felt like typing on a mashed potato. Not that I\u2019m expecting a mechanical nor MacBook-level type of clickiness.<\/p>\n

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Good thing is, its trackpad supports gestures I\u2019ve been heavily using since transitioning to a Mac.<\/p>\n

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Security-wise, the TECNO MEGABOOK K16s 13th can be unlocked with your fingerprint button using the power button as the reader.<\/p>\n

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That 1MP webcam also has a sliding cover for that extra level of protection against privy hackers.<\/p>\n

Enduring that endurance<\/p>\n

For the most part, the 70Wh battery of the MEGABOOK K16s 13th delivers a satisfactory endurance.<\/p>\n

You will not feel its gradual decrease for the most basic of tasks \u2014 writing notes, being in a call meeting, even juggling through tens and hundreds of webpages for your write-ups.<\/p>\n

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Even between consuming several hours of entertainment, the MEGABOOK K16s 13th can still manage just like any other modern-day laptop would.<\/p>\n

With the excellency and efficiency of hardware components in this digital age, it\u2019s hard to kill a laptop with these day-to-day habits.<\/p>\n

That said, the MEGABOOK K16s 13th isn\u2019t totally meant for anything graphics-heavy.<\/p>\n

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As one would (and should) expect, the battery level instantly descends the moment you enter the start screen of a game or export a 10-second motion graphic in After Effects.<\/p>\n

For instance, after running Forza Horizon 5 for 20 minutes, it depleted significantly from 51% all the way down to 27%.<\/p>\n

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Fortunately, the MEGABOOK K16s 13th packs a 65W GaN charger out of the box.<\/p>\n

Charging speeds isn\u2019t all that great, though, as it will take a long time filling the battery from zero to the brim.<\/p>\n

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I have honestly given up my GadgetMatch Charge Test upon realizing that in the 45-minute mark, it was only able to fill it at 27%.<\/p>\n

This just means that in order to enjoy your me time, you have to sit very near a plug outlet. Moreover, expect severe battery health degradation in the long run if you intend to use it for casual gaming.<\/p>\n

\u201cWin\u201ddows is far from winning<\/p>\n

Before being a Mac user last 2016, I have been a long-time Windows user. My youthful years made me experience Windows 98, XP, Vista, 7, and even as far as Windows 8.1. My university years in 2015? Relying on Windows 10.<\/p>\n

Now that we\u2019re in the era of Windows 11, it\u2019s still far from being flawless.<\/p>\n

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Even before Fruitiger Aero aesthetics of Windows Vista, Apple was already way ahead of its time with the first iteration of the OS X dubbed \u201cCheetah\u201d and its translucent UI elements along a cleaner overall look.<\/p>\n

2.5 decades after, Windows is as cluttered as it was in its prime days. Settings are for one, file system for another.<\/p>\n

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Task Manager, Explorer, and even Recycle Bin still crash like crazy \u2014 even if the MEGABOOK K16s 13th is already equipped with a pro-grade processor in its core.<\/p>\n

The lack of fluidity is also for another. It will really make any Mac user justify the \u201conce you go Mac, you can never go back\u201d saying. Reality speaking, Windows is far from winning over.<\/p>\n

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This isn\u2019t a TECNO problem per se. It\u2019s always been about Microsoft not fully immersing and polishing their software for the longest of time.<\/p>\n

If you happen to own other TECNO devices, TECNO\u2019s PC Manager saves the day.<\/p>\n

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That so-called \u201cOneLeap Collaboration\u201d not only enables seamless data sharing and file transfers between all your TECNO devices, it also has support for Multi-Screen or Remote PC.<\/p>\n

PC cloning, laptop optimizations, even troubleshooting, can also be done in this one-stop app.<\/p>\n

Is the TECNO MEGABOOK K16s 13th your GadgetMatch?<\/p>\n

The TECNO MEGABOOK K16s 13th in the Philippines retails for PhP 46,999 \u2014 and I am not even surprised by this.<\/p>\n

I have known TECNO as a brand for quite a while now. The MEGABOOK K16s 13th is another testament to the brand\u2019s vision of bringing devices within the reach of consumers at the middle to the lower-end of the working class.<\/p>\n

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For those who need better performance, especially those who need intensive graphics power (emphasis on intensive), this is obviously a Swipe Left.<\/p>\n

However, it\u2019s a no-brainer Swipe Right for buyers who want a shiny new all-rounder laptop without spending a fortune.<\/p>\n

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Even with the similar price as the ASUS Vivobook S16<\/a>, the TECNO MEGABOOK K16s 13th has the upper-hand with its more powerful 13th-Gen Intel Core i9 chipset plus Iris Xe graphics (versus the Core 5 + UHD Graphics pairing).<\/p>\n

That\u2019s if you don\u2019t care about the latter\u2019s smoother 144Hz IPS display.<\/p>\n

Being \u201cbasic\u201d is neither a bad thing<\/p>\n

The TECNO MEGABOOK K16s 13th is as \u201cbasic\u201d as a Windows laptop can get \u2014 at least compared to a swarm of 2-in-1s, ultrabooks, creative powerhouses, and gaming machineries.<\/p>\n

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I am not saying this is a letdown. In fact, I have to commend the K16s 13th for being a simple yet straightforward laptop that delivers all the necessities without frills.<\/p>\n

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Although it\u2019s the core definition of a \u201cbasic\u201d Windows laptop, it\u2019s still a powerful one \u2014 way beyond its price point. It should serve as an example of how \u201cbasic\u201d Windows laptops should be in the first place.<\/p>\n

The TECNO MEGABOOK K16s 13th is simply an all-around laptop that delivers without messing around.<\/p>\n

SEE ALSO: TECNO\u2019s MEGABOOK laptops are now available in the Philippines<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For the record, the last time I held a Windows laptop was back in 2022. It wasn\u2019t even…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":498304,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[49,48,199515,199516,199517,61],"class_list":["post-498303","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-samsung-galaxy-book6-pro","tag-samsung-galaxy-book6-series","tag-samsung-galaxy-book6-ultra","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/498303","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=498303"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/498303\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/498304"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=498303"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=498303"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=498303"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}