The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a larger screen and higher performance which is ideal for intensive engineering tasks, creative work, and gaming, but it's heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has a smaller OLED touchscreen and is more lightweight, making it better for general use and on-the-go productivity. The ASUS has more storage and memory, whereas the Samsung's advantages include a higher portability score and better battery life. Choose the ASUS if performance and screen size are priorities, or the Samsung for a more portable laptop with a vibrant display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.2/10
7.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 outperforms with a brighter, higher-resolution display, providing crisper visuals and more workspace, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers commendable clarity and size, but lacks the same vibrancy. When it comes to engineering and design, the Galaxy Book3 360 excels again, covering a wider range of colors which ensures more accurate and vivid representations, critical for professional creative work, whereas the Zenbook Pro 17, despite its capable display, doesn't quite match up in color precision. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D work due to their lower refresh rates, meaning they do not provide as smooth motion or quick screen updates as dedicated gaming laptops with higher refresh displays.
Portability
Good
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
$1,500
$1,299
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,299.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to be very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good.
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
6.9/10
6.4/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers superior gaming and 3D performance because it features a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, which is particularly powerful for these tasks compared to the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics in the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360. Both laptops have comparable screen refresh rates, but those who prioritize higher gaming and 3D capabilities will find the ASUS more suitable, whereas the Samsung may appeal more to users valuing a balance between performance and other features like portability.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
7.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen 9 processor, a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, and a generous 32GB of RAM, making it suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 provides the versatility of a 2-in-1 convertible form factor with an OLED touchscreen and is lighter, but its Intel integrated graphics and 16GB of RAM may not handle intensive tasks as effectively as the Zenbook. Although both have quality screens, the ASUS has a slightly larger display that may benefit detailed work, but the OLED screen of the Samsung delivers deeper blacks and more vibrant colors, making it appropriate for design where color accuracy is critical.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to be very good for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 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
7.9/10
7.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Samsung Galaxy Book3 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
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 compare to other laptops
"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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