The Asus Vivobook 16X offers better performance for demanding tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, and serious gaming, thanks to its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. It has a larger screen and a higher refresh rate, which enhances fast motion clarity, making it a solid choice for both work and play. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360. The Galaxy Book2 360, on the other hand, offers an OLED touchscreen display, which is excellent for vibrant colors and has a longer battery life, boosting its portability. It's lighter and more compact but less equipped for intensive tasks due to its integrated graphics. If portability and touch features are important to you, and you're mainly focused on general use, the Galaxy Book2 360 is a good choice. If you need a laptop for more power-hungry applications, the Vivobook 16X would be a better fit despite its reduced battery life and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X typically offers a more robust GPU and higher screen refresh rate, making it better suited for gaming and 3D applications that demand fast and smooth graphics rendering. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, with a lesser emphasis on the GPU and refresh rate, may provide adequate performance but not as seamlessly for those specific tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very suitable for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks like 3D modeling, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good for engineering with its competent Intel i7 CPU and integrated Iris Xe graphics, but it offers better portability and higher screen quality, making it a versatile choice for on-the-go productivity and media consumption.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X boasts a high-resolution panel with good brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work but falls short for gaming due to its lower refresh rate. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers an exceptional viewing experience with a bright, high-resolution display, enhanced by wide color gamuts that benefit precision in engineering and design, but like the ASUS, it's not optimized for gaming because of its limited refresh rate. When it comes to gaming or 3D tasks, neither laptop is ideal because high refresh rates are crucial for smooth visuals, which these laptops do not prioritize.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 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
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have good build quality, though the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,200
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is tailored for general use with a powerful CPU, substantial RAM, and a high-quality IPS screen, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life; meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers a versatile 2-in-1 design, an OLED touchscreen for sharp visuals, and longer battery life, making it highly portable despite having a less potent CPU.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 16X and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
"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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