For a balance of performance and portability with a stunning OLED display, the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is a strong contender. It offers a larger screen with a higher resolution, which is excellent for detailed visual work and entertainment, though it's not a touchscreen. The Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Intel Arc 8-Cores GPU provide robust performance for general use, gaming, and engineering tasks, and the 120Hz refresh rate enhances smoothness in motion content. However, it's slightly heavier and pricier than the Samsung.
On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is more versatile with its 2-in-1 design, allowing for tablet functionality, and it's typically a bit less expensive. The OLED touchscreen, while smaller and lower resolution, still delivers vibrant colors and deep blacks. It's also more compact and lighter, making it ideal for on-the-go use. The Intel i7-1255U processor with Iris Xe graphics is capable for everyday tasks and some light gaming or creative work, but it may not match the ASUS in more demanding scenarios. Battery life is also slightly shorter, but the Samsung has a brighter screen and superior contrast ratio, which is great for general use and viewing media.
Ultimately, if you prioritize a larger, higher-resolution screen and stronger performance for more intensive tasks, the ASUS is the way to go. If you value portability, versatility, and a more budget-friendly option, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 would be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent portability
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
7.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
7.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$999
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has a price of $999 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
6.7/10
6.2/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED to be very good for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
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
7.8/10
7.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
"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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