The Apple MacBook Pro with an M1 chip is a higher-priced option with a high-quality display, excellent battery life, and strong build quality, suitable for general use and capable of handling engineering tasks. It operates silently and is MacOS-based. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, priced lower, offers more storage and memory, a touchscreen OLED display, and comes with Windows 11. It's a versatile choice, perhaps more suited for users who prioritize touch interaction or prefer Windows. Both have similar sizes, but choosing one over the other will depend on operating system preference, budget, and specific performance or feature needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
Best in class overall build quality
Best in class battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6/10
7.8/10
13.3in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
491.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for software development, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 both have screens that offer high resolution and brightness, making them excellent for general use where clarity and visibility are key. However, their standout color accuracy and wide color gamuts make them particularly suitable for engineering and design, where precise color representation is critical. Despite these strengths, they fall short for 3D applications and gaming due to their standard refresh rates, which can't match the smoother visuals that higher rates provide for these fast-paced activities.
Battery
20.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 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 Pro 13 (2020) 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
$1,249
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has a price of $1,249 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is praised for its Apple M1 chip delivering strong CPU performance suited for various tasks, high-quality Retina display, and silent fanless design leading to excellent battery life, making it a solid choice for general use. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers a versatile 2-in-1 convertible touch OLED screen with ample storage and double the RAM, alongside good portability and battery life, which is also suitable for numerous general use scenarios.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.2/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
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 Pro 13 (2020) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020), which uses its own Apple M1 integrated graphics, offers solid processing but moderate graphics performance for 3D applications and isn't suited for many popular games due to macOS compatibility issues. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics, can handle fair gaming and 3D rendering, however, its emphasis on screen quality with an OLED display doesn't translate to a high refresh rate, which is essential for a smooth gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
7.3/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) are both good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is favored for engineering and design tasks due to its high screen quality, with a dense pixel count and strong color accuracy, and robust CPU and GPU performance offered by the Apple M1 chip; however, it has less RAM and storage capacity compared to competitors.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.6/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) 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.
Software Development
7.8/10
7.4/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
13.3in
SIZE
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 to have excellent portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
"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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