Since you're considering the Gigabyte A7 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 which are similarly priced, it's important to focus on your needs. The Gigabyte A7 is typically geared towards gaming and heavy-duty tasks with its powerful hardware, but it may be heavier and bulkier, reducing its portability. It’s also likely to have a shorter battery life due to the high-performance components. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 with its 360-degree hinge is more versatile for various modes of use and more portable, making it ideal for productivity and media consumption on-the-go. It may also offer longer battery life but could have less power for demanding software tasks. Consider what's more important for you: high performance for intensive applications or portability and flexibility for everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
6.4/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 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.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for content creation, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is somewhat better.
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
7.0/10
7.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for software development, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 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, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte A7, with its emphasis on resolution and panel type, offers a vivid and sharp display that caters to professionals and general users needing clarity and detail, but its lower refresh rate is less suited for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360's high-quality panel, combined with its exceptional color range that satisfies DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB standards, makes it ideal for engineering and design tasks demanding accurate color representation. However, like the A7, its suitability for 3D is limited due to a refresh rate that doesn't meet the high standards commonly sought after in gaming laptops.
Battery
4.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Gigabyte A7 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
$940
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,100.
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A7, with its larger screen and gaming-capable hardware, offers a good balance for general tasks and occasional gaming, but it's on the heavier side which affects portability. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 with its high-quality touchscreen and longer battery life is more portable and versatile for day-to-day tasks, though it might not handle intensive gaming as well.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte A7 with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU is likely to handle engineering and design software with ease, offering a good balance between performance and screen quality, but it sacrifices portability due to its larger size and weight. Conversely, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, while also suitable for engineering and design due to its capable Intel processor and high-quality OLED touch screen, offers greater portability and the flexibility of a 2-in-1 design, which might appeal to professionals needing versatility on the go.
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How the Gigabyte A7 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 compare to other laptops
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
"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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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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