The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers better performance for tasks like engineering, 3D rendering, or gaming due to its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is more affordable, lighter, and has a longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and portability. However, its integrated graphics are less suited for intensive tasks. The ASUS has a larger, high refresh rate screen, which is better for fast-paced games and productivity, while the Samsung's smaller OLED display offers vivid colors and is touch-enabled. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.2/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is only fair.
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
8.3/10
7.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is better suited for engineering and design due to its higher CPU and GPU performance, which are crucial for computational and graphics-intensive tasks, as well as its superior screen quality that benefits detailed design work. In contrast, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 still provides adequate power for engineering tasks and a good screen, it offers greater portability and a quieter operating noise, which can be appealing for on-the-go usage and work environments that require minimal distractions.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for general use, gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 have high-resolution displays with strong brightness levels, offering sharp and vivid images, making them suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming. In engineering and design, these laptops excel as they cover a wide range of color spectrums, ensuring that professionals who work with color-sensitive tasks get accurate and consistent colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, they fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals, impacting the responsiveness and immersion in fast-paced games and real-time 3D rendering.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 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.
Portability
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good 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
$1,300
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a stronger CPU and larger screen with higher resolution, making it well-suited for power users who need performance and a quality display, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, which prioritizes portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life, and offers an OLED screen with vibrant colors, although its CPU is less powerful.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 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
7.7/10
7.4/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
"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 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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