The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is a bit more expensive and is designed for users who prioritize a high-resolution screen, a silent, fanless operation, and a longer battery life. It features Apple's M2 chip which provides efficient performance for general use and lighter creative tasks. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is somewhat less expensive, offers more storage and RAM, and has a vivid OLED touchscreen display which is great for media consumption. Its Intel i7 processor is capable and the laptop is suitable for a wide range of uses including some gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air (2022)
Very good for software development
Best in class overall build quality
Excellent battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Air (2022).
Key differences
Software Development
8.0/10
7.4/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is very good for software development, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 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
7.6/10
7.8/10
13.6in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
486.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Air has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for software development, and content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen for engineering and design.
The MacBook Air with its high-resolution Retina display offers sharp, vivid visuals important for both general use and detailed engineering work, but its standard refresh rate limits its effectiveness for 3D applications. The Galaxy Book2 360 also has a high-resolution screen that provides clarity and color accuracy essential for general use and professional design tasks, but like the MacBook Air, its typical refresh rate is not ideal for the fast-paced action in gaming and 3D rendering. Both laptops are not optimized for 3D performance due to their lack of fast refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and intense graphical tasks.
Battery
15.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air has 15 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.8/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has best in class build quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$899
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has a price of $899 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) with its Apple M2 processor, superior battery life, and quiet, fanless design offers a smooth and efficient experience for general use, enhanced by a high-quality retina screen and lightweight form factor for exceptional portability.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
6.2/10
4.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.3/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is widely appreciated for engineering and design due to its powerful M2 processor, high-resolution screen, and silent operation that make it a strong performer for demanding tasks, although it has less RAM compared to the Galaxy Book2 360.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.6/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for content creation.
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.
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
13.6in
SIZE
13.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Air (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
"The Apple MacBook Air M2 Entry is a very good, but too expensive daily MacBook. The new MacBook Air M2 is undoubtedly once again a very good mobile companion, but we are still a little bit disappointed on a very high level, which is definitely connected with the increased price point. The new chassis is extremely slim and the front edge is no problem during typing, but the bezels are pretty wide for a modern device and in addition with the vertical space required for the notch, the new Air has larger footprint than some Windows rivals."
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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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