The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers a larger screen and is better equipped for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its higher-performing processor and dedicated graphics card, but it's heavier, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has a smaller, touchscreen-enabled OLED display with better battery life, and it's lighter which makes it more portable. It's well-suited for general use and has a good balance of performance and portability, at a slightly lower cost than the ASUS but may not handle intensive tasks as efficiently. 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 Book3 360
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
6.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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 Book3 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
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X stands out for engineering and design use with a more robust main processor and dedicated graphics card, providing enhanced performance for demanding tasks, plus a higher resolution and refresh rate for more detail and smoother visuals on its screen.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Vivobook 16X offers a decent balance of resolution and brightness, but the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 goes further with a higher resolution and brightness, making images and text crisper and easier to see in various lighting conditions. In engineering and design, both laptops provide adequate color coverage essential for precision work, yet the Galaxy Book3 360 stands out with better color gamut, presenting more accurate colors. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, neither laptop delivers the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion rendering, thus they don't provide the optimal experience for these fast-paced activities.
Battery
5.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 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
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good 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 Book3 360 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
$1,200
$1,070
$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 Book3 360 costs $1,070.
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is well-regarded for general use due to its powerful processor, ample memory, and high-quality IPS screen, although it is less portable and has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 also offers a strong processor, plenty of memory, and a superior OLED touchscreen that enhances portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.8/10
9.0/10
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 16X 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
7.7/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
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 Book3 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 Book3 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."
"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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