The MSI Prestige 14 offers a balance between portability and performance, with a slightly smaller screen size making it a bit easier to carry around. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 provides a higher-quality OLED touchscreen display and marginally better battery life, making it a good fit for those who value screen quality and prefer a larger display. Both have similar processing power and are equipped for general use, but if you need a laptop for more intensive tasks involving 3D rendering or engineering software, neither stands out as significantly better. While both can handle engineering tasks, you may not find them to be optimal for the most demanding workloads. The decision largely hinges on your preference for either a more portable laptop or a better screen and longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
Good speakers
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9/10
7.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
313.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use and engineering, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 stands out due to its higher resolution and brightness, providing crisp and vibrant visuals, along with a wider color gamut that ensures accuracy in design-related tasks. However, both laptops have screens not optimized for gaming and 3D work, lacking the high refresh rates that these activities often require, thereby leading to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios. The MSI Prestige 14, while also having a good display for general use and engineering tasks, falls slightly behind the Samsung in terms of color representation and brightness, making it less ideal for professional design work but still capable for everyday tasks.
Battery
8.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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.
Cost
$1,040
$1,299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The MSI Prestige 14 has a price of $1,040 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,299.
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for general use.
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
6.2/10
6.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and MSI Prestige 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MSI Prestige 14 typically has a dedicated GPU which is essential for handling gaming and 3D tasks more efficiently, along with a higher screen refresh rate that makes gameplay smoother, but the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, though having a versatile 2-in-1 design with a touch screen for varied use, generally comes with integrated graphics which can be less capable in demanding visual tasks and a standard refresh rate which is less optimized for fast-paced games. The MSI leans towards stronger gaming performance while the Samsung offers screen versatility with a trade-off in gaming and 3D potential.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
7.6/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for engineering and design.
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
7.5/10
7.8/10
7.1/10
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 MSI Prestige 14 are both good for content creation.
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
7.3/10
7.7/10
7.1/10
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 MSI Prestige 14 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Prestige 14 and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and MSI Prestige 14 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 MSI Prestige 14 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 compare to other laptops
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
"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 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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