If you prioritize a high storage capacity and a more powerful processor for tasks like 3D rendering, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is a better choice as it also includes a touchscreen and a more vibrant OLED display, which can be great for creative work that requires color accuracy. The ASUS Vivobook 15, on the other hand, is less expensive, which might be appealing if you are on a budget and mostly need a laptop for general use. However, you'll have less storage, a basic screen, and lower performance which might not be suitable for intensive tasks. The Vivobook is also slightly heavier and thicker than the Galaxy Book3 360, making the latter more portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
The ASUS Vivobook 15 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 portability
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 offers a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the ASUS Vivobook 15, leading to superior performance and multitasking capabilities. Additionally, the Galaxy Book3 features a higher-quality OLED touchscreen, longer battery life, and better portability, making it a clear choice for those who prioritize these aspects despite a potentially higher price.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
7.6/10
5.8/10
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 15 is only fair.
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 15 for engineering and design use primarily due to its more powerful i7 processor, doubled RAM capacity, and superior OLED touchscreen with higher color accuracy, all of which contribute to smoother multitasking and better visual work. Additionally, the Galaxy Book3's higher battery capacity and slim, light design enhance its portability and usage flexibility without compromising keyboard and speaker quality, although the ASUS Vivobook may be quieter in operation.
Content Creation
6.4/10
7.8/10
5.8/10
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 15 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
6.5/10
7.7/10
5.8/10
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 15 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
15.6in
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 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 likely has adequate resolution and brightness for daily tasks and casual content consumption, which makes it suitable for general use, but it may lack the wide color gamut and high resolution crucial for detailed engineering and design work. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, with its high-resolution and brighter display, offers vibrant colors and sharper images, appealing to professionals in engineering and design who need accurate color representation and clear visuals. However, both devices may not satisfy the needs of gaming and 3D applications, as they lack the high refresh rates that provide smoother motion and better overall gaming experiences.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and ASUS Vivobook 15 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
$530
$1,070
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,070.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 are fair for gaming and 3D due to their integrated GPUs, which are decent for casual gaming but not optimized for high-end gaming or intensive 3D tasks. The Vivobook has a basic screen refresh rate and modest screen quality, while the Galaxy Book3 has the same refresh rate but with a better quality OLED screen, providing sharper colors and contrast, yet neither has hardware ideal for the demands of advanced gaming and detailed 3D work.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 compare to other laptops
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
"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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