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Surface Laptop 5 13"
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Updated June 5, 2024·

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 offers a balance of performance and portability with its 13.5-inch screen and Intel i7 processor, making it suitable for everyday tasks and some engineering work, though it may struggle with intensive gaming or 3D rendering. Its battery life is decent, and the keyboard and build quality are commendable. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge, with its larger 16-inch OLED display and Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, is designed for a superior visual experience and longer battery life, ideal for media consumption and general use. It also has a more versatile 2-in-1 design. However, its performance in engineering tasks and gaming might not match the Surface Laptop 5 due to the different processor architecture. Consider the Samsung for its outstanding screen and battery life if you prioritize media consumption and portability, but opt for the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 if performance in productivity tasks and light gaming is more important to you. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13"
  • Excellent portability
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Very good battery life

Key differences

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General Use

7.4
Surface Laptop 5 13"
Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
8.3
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is very good for general use, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" is good.

Gaming and AI

6.1
Surface Laptop 5 13"
Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
6.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is somewhat better.

Engineering and Design

7.1
Surface Laptop 5 13"
Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
8.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" is good.

Content Creation

7.4
Surface Laptop 5 13"
Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
8.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is very good for content creation, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" is good.

Software Development

7.2
Surface Laptop 5 13"
Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
8.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is very good for software development, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" is good.

Screen Quality

7.2
Surface Laptop 5 13"
Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
8.7
13.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

7.5 Hours
Surface Laptop 5 13"
Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
10.0 Hours
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has 10 hours of battery life.

Cost

$1,200
Surface Laptop 5 13"
Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
$1,350
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" has a price of $1,200 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 costs $1,350.
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Key similarities

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Portability

Excellent
Surface Laptop 5 13"
Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
Very Good
13.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.4in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" to have excellent portability, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.8
Surface Laptop 5 13"
Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
7.6
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 both have good build quality.

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How the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13"Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13"Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16

GENERAL

Price
$1,200
$1,350
Release Date
October 1, 2022May 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
12.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.57''14'' x 9.9'' x 0.48''
Weight
2.86 lbs3.42 lbs
Width
12.1"13.99"
Depth
8.8"9.86"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-1255UQualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E84
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7.5 Hours10 Hours
Battery Capacity
47.4 Wh61.8 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.5"16"
Display Technology
IPSOLED
Resolution
2256 x 15042880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
400 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.8/107.6/10
Portability Score
9/108.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
8.8/108.8/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
11
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Lori Grunin | October 2022
"The Surface Laptop 5 remains afloat as a solid machine. It's just not one that stands out in any particular way. Just like the last one. The biggest upgrade were some new components, but they perform in the same range as other laptops with them, and frequently at the bottom of that range. I suspect Microsoft's settings are very conservative to help keep cooling and battery life within reason in the older chassis design."

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About Microsoft

Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.

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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