For a balance of performance and portability with a versatile 2-in-1 design, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is a strong choice, offering a responsive Intel i7 processor and a vibrant OLED touchscreen in a compact form factor. It's also more budget-friendly and has a good battery life for everyday tasks. However, if you prioritize a larger, higher-resolution display with superior color accuracy and a more expansive DCI-P3 coverage, and you're willing to pay a premium for it, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is the way to go. It's equipped with a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor, making it suitable for more demanding tasks, and its 120Hz refresh rate ensures smooth visuals, which is particularly beneficial for fast-motion content. Keep in mind that the Book4 Edge 16 is pricier and slightly heavier, which may impact its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
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
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
375.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
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.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
8.2/10
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 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
7.6/10
8.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 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.
Software Development
7.4/10
8.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is very good for software development, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
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
7.8/10
8.7/10
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
375.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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
Excellent
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$800
$1,350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a price of $800 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 costs $1,350.
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 compare to other laptops
"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 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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