The ASUS Vivobook 14 is a budget-friendly option offering solid performance for everyday use and light productivity tasks with its Intel i5 processor, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is priced higher, giving you a more powerful Intel i7 chip suitable for more demanding work and multitasking. The Vivobook's display is a standard IPS panel, whereas the Galaxy Book3 360 has an OLED screen, providing richer colors and deeper blacks. Additionally, the Galaxy Book3 360 doubles as a tablet, adding versatility for users who need both functionalities. The Vivobook 14 is lighter and might be preferred for on-the-go users. However, the Galaxy Book3 360 offers double the storage and memory, which significantly boosts performance and storage capacity. Battery life is longer on the Galaxy Book3 360, making it a better choice for users who need to work for extended periods without charging. The decision will depend on whether the extra cost is justified by the need for higher performance, a better display, increased versatility, and longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 offers a higher-end CPU, more RAM, better screen quality with OLED technology, and longer battery life, which all contribute to its rating as good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14, with a mid-range CPU, less RAM, an IPS screen, and shorter battery life, receives a fair rating for the same use. Additionally, the Galaxy Book3 360 has more storage and superior portability due to its 2-in-1 convertible design, enhancing its general usage experience compared to the Vivobook 14.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.6/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 is considered fair for engineering and design use because it has a mid-range CPU and GPU, lower RAM, and a standard screen quality, which may constrain performance on more complex tasks. In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is rated as good for such tasks due to its faster CPU, better GPU performance, higher RAM, and superior screen quality, making it more capable for demanding engineering software and design work.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.8/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.8/10
7.7/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.3/10
7.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 with its brighter display and higher resolution offers clearer and sharper images, making it a superior choice over the ASUS Vivobook 14. In engineering and design, the Galaxy Book3 360's wider color coverage ensures more accurate color representation, which is crucial for professional work that demands color precision. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can hinder the smoothness of fast-paced visuals despite the adequate resolution and panel types.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$421
$1,070
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,070.
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a less powerful CPU and the same GPU as the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, which limits its gaming and 3D performance, though for both, the shared graphics make them less than ideal for these tasks. Both laptops have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is standard for most tasks but not optimal for high-end gaming, and the Samsung's OLED display offers better screen quality, which can enhance the visual experience.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 compare to other laptops
"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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