The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, engineering, and gaming thanks to its powerful processor and graphics card; however, it is more expensive, heavier, and has a shorter battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is more affordable, lightweight with a longer battery life, making it highly portable and suitable for general use, but less capable for intensive tasks due to its less powerful integrated graphics. The Aero 16 also features a larger, sharper display while the Galaxy Book2 360 has a smaller, touchscreen display convenient for casual use and note-taking. Choose the Aero 16 for demanding applications or the Galaxy Book2 360 for everyday portability and touch screen features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers better gaming and 3D performance because it is equipped with a robust Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, which is more powerful than the Intel i7-1255U Iris Xe graphics found in the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the Aero 16's superior GPU makes it more suitable for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
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.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is 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.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
7.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 16's screen excels in engineering and design due to its wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction, but its lower refresh rate is less ideal for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 also provides vibrant and precise colors for design work with its high-quality panel, but like the Aero, it falls short for gaming due to a refresh rate that doesn't support fast-paced visuals. Lastly, for general use, both laptops offer clear, bright displays with high-resolution panels that make for sharp and detailed viewing experiences.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,260
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a larger, high-resolution screen and has a powerful processor and graphics unit, making it ideal for demanding applications, but it's less portable and has a slightly shorter battery life than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360. The Galaxy Book2 360, on the other hand, is highly portable with a better battery life, has a versatile touchscreen as it can be used as a tablet, and is well-suited for more casual use with sufficient power for general tasks.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.8/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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 Gigabyte Aero 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
"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 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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