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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI GF65 Thin is often significantly more expensive and offers higher performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card. However, it is less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight, and it has shorter battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is often significantly less expensive, very portable with a smaller screen and lighter build, and has a longer battery lifespan, but its performance for intensive tasks is limited by its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. The Samsung also has a high-quality OLED touchscreen display, making it suitable for general use and entertainment. Choose the MSI if performance for demanding tasks is a priority, or the Samsung for portability, longer battery life, and general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GF65 Thin
- The MSI GF65 Thin has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
6.5
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good for general use, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The MSI GF65 Thin is fair for general use with a reasonable processor and graphics card, but it has lower RAM, a standard IPS screen and its battery life is quite short, making it less ideal for extended use without a power source. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good for general use because it has a superior processor, more RAM, an OLED touchscreen with higher brightness and color accuracy, a longer battery life, and is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size.
Gaming and AI
6.8
6.2
6.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 MSI GF65 Thin and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI GF65 Thin is somewhat better.
The MSI GF65 Thin is geared more towards gaming with its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, offering better rendering for fast-paced games, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, despite its capable Intel Iris Xe graphics, is limited by a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less suitable for high frame rate gaming. However, the Galaxy Book2 360's OLED screen may provide superior color quality and contrast, which is beneficial for both gaming aesthetics and general media consumption.
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.3
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
6.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The MSI GF65 Thin, with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, is better suited for graphics-intensive engineering and design tasks compared to the integrated graphics of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, although the latter offers a higher screen quality with OLED technology.
Content Creation
6.8
7.6
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good for content creation, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
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
6.3
7.4
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good for software development, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
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
6.8
7.8
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen than the MSI GF65 Thin for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360's vibrant colors and sharp resolution, combined with its high brightness, offer a clear and comfortable viewing experience, whereas the MSI GF65 Thin provides a decent display but may not be as sharp or bright. In engineering and design, Samsung's broader color gamuts deliver more accurate colors, essential for detailed work, but the MSI GF65 Thin, while sufficient, does not excel in color representation. However, for gaming and 3D tasks where fast-paced visuals are key, the MSI GF65 Thin's slower refresh rate can't keep up, and despite Samsung's superior resolution and panel quality, its also lower refresh rate means neither laptop is ideal for high-end gaming or fast 3D rendering.
Battery
4.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI GF65 Thin has 4.5 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
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the MSI GF65 Thin has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.7
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has good build quality, while the MSI GF65 Thin has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,100
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The MSI GF65 Thin has a price of $1,100 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI GF65 Thin | Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2021 | July 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.51'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.1 lbs | 2.56 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 11.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.99" | 7.95" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-10500H | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 375 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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MSI GF65 Thin
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Allen Ngo | March 2021
"The MSI GF65 Thin offers a GeForce RTX 3060 on a budget. The MSI GF65 is a relatively inexpensive RTX 3060 laptop and, perhaps not coincidentally, it also comes with a slower-than-average RTX 3060 GPU. Other laptops we've tested thus far with the same GPU are about 10 to 15 percent faster. CPU performance is also slightly slower than average unless if users decide to enable Cooler Boost mode. Colors, black-white response times, Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort are either average or completely omitted. Gamers who want to maximize performance-per-dollar without sacrificing RAM or SSD upgradeability will find the lightweight MSI GF65 attractive."
Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
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Cliff Joseph | June 2022
"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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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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