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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers higher storage capacity and a 16:10 aspect ratio IPS screen, which can be better for productivity tasks with more vertical space. It is generally less expensive and has a decent-sized battery, but isn't as portable as the Galaxy Book3 360. Its performance is solid for general use. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, on the other hand, includes a touchscreen OLED display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and better color coverage, making it ideal for media and creative work. It has a longer battery life and is lighter, making it more portable. Despite having less storage capacity, it has a higher price point but excels in build quality and portability. Both have a 16GB RAM and similar main processors, ensuring they handle tasks efficiently, but the Galaxy Book3 360 is more suitable for users who prioritize portability and screen quality over storage capacity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
- The ASUS Vivobook 16 has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for engineering and design, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with its AMD processor and integrated Vega graphics, IPS display, and decent portability, is well-suited for tasks like CAD and data analysis, despite a tradeoff in screen quality compared to OLED displays. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 offers an OLED screen with superior display quality, longer battery life, and excellent portability, making it ideal for on-the-go engineers and designers who prioritize screen detail and device longevity.
Screen Quality
6.4
7.7
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 with a fair screen offers lower resolution and brightness, making it adequate for everyday tasks but not as vibrant for engineering applications where color accuracy is key, and less suitable for gaming or 3D work due to a standard refresh rate. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 boasts very good screen quality with higher resolution and brightness, providing sharp and vivid visuals for general and engineering use, even though its color range excels; however, its refresh rate isn't ideal for the fast-paced visuals needed in gaming and 3D modeling. The differing screen attributes of each model make the Vivobook more budget-friendly and sufficient for basic tasks, while the Galaxy Book is a higher-end choice for professional creative work, but neither is optimized for the high refresh demands of gaming and 3D rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 8 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
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and ASUS Vivobook 16 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
$660
$1,299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $660 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,299.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
Both the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 are considered fair for gaming and 3D due to having integrated graphics rather than dedicated GPUs, and both have screen refresh rates capped at 60Hz, which is sufficient for casual gaming but not optimal for high frame rate experiences. The ASUS offers an AMD Ryzen integrated GPU while the Samsung touts an Intel Iris Xe, and although the Vivobook has an IPS screen, the Galaxy Book3 benefits from an OLED display, providing better screen quality for vivid visuals but not necessarily enhancing gaming performance.
Content Creation
7.5
7.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and ASUS Vivobook 16 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
7.3
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and ASUS Vivobook 16 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 Vivobook 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 16 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$660 | $1,299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 9'' x 0.54'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.14 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 13.99" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.82" | 8.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 295 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
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Adam Speight | July 2023
"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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