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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook S 13, with its higher price, offers a larger storage space, more RAM, and a higher resolution OLED screen without touchscreen functionality. If performance for intensive engineering tasks and premium build quality are top priorities, and you don’t mind a laptop that's less portable due to its smaller screen, the Zenbook could be for you. Conversely, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs less, and comes with a touchscreen feature and a larger display but has half the storage and RAM of the Zenbook. It is also less portable due to its larger size and weight, which could be a drawback if you frequently carry your laptop around. If budget and a multipurpose, convertible design with a touchscreen are more important than top-tier specs, the Galaxy Book3 360 would be a suitable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class portability
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
- The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook S 13.
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.8
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 stands out for general use with a more vibrant screen and higher resolution, which coupled with a lightweight design and longer battery life, makes it highly portable and ideal for daily tasks. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, although offering a larger screen and also an OLED display, provides a unique 2-in-1 convertible feature, and has good general performance, but with a heavier build and slightly shorter battery life, it's more suited for users who value versatility and tablet functionality.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S13, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality GPU, excels in demanding engineering tasks and graphic design, complemented by a superior screen for sharp visuals. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 offers a balance of solid performance with its capable processor and memory, a good screen, and added benefits of portability and a flexible 2-in-1 design for convenience in various working environments.
Content Creation
8.5
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.3
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for software development, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.1
7.7
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For both the ASUS Zenbook S 13 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, the high resolution and bright displays with vibrant colors contribute to their very good screen quality, beneficial for everyday tasks and viewing various media, which is what general use typically involves. The wide color gamuts they offer are crucial for professionals in engineering and design, ensuring that colors are accurately reproduced for precise work. However, their screens lack the high refresh rates favored in 3D applications and gaming, which can diminish the smoothness and responsiveness that these activities demand.
Battery
11.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Best in Class
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$1,070
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,070.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.4
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13, with its higher-powered GPU, is better tuned for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, which, while also featuring an integrated graphics solution, may not keep up with more demanding tasks due to its lower-spec GPU. Additionally, although both laptops have OLED screens with the same refresh rate, the higher resolution of the Zenbook may offer a crisper visual experience for gaming and 3D work beyond just screen quality.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and ASUS Zenbook S 13 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Zenbook S 13 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook S 13 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,070 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 8.5'' x 0.46'' | 14'' x 9'' x 0.54'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.2 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.66" | 13.99" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.52" | 8.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 365 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.5/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | May 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 is the slimmest OLED ultrabook worldwide struggles with annoying fans. The new Zenbook S 13 leaves us with mixed feelings, particularly since last year's model was so good. Asus has completely reworked the device, making the laptop noticeably slimmer. The result also looks good and the case makes a great impression, particularly also in terms of the stability. The new plasma ceramic surface feels great, and there are no problems with fingerprints. In addition, it now includes some of the known connections such as an HDMI port and a regular USB-A connection, which is a good achievement in such a slim device."
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Adam Speight | July 2023
"The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 isn’t a laptop that the Korean manufacturer has shouted from the rooftops about, and it seems to have gotten little attention from anywhere. But, it is absolutely a laptop worth paying attention to. Compared to higher-priced devices, like the Dell XPS 13 (2022) and Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023), it manages to offer a similar day-to-day experience despite the price difference. It’s really hard to justify the extra cash unless a boosted display is a requirement of yours."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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