The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers a versatile 2-in-1 design with a vibrant OLED screen, making it excellent for media consumption and general use, though its battery life is shorter compared to the Surface Laptop 6. It's also more portable and has a better screen for fast motion, ideal for those who value a lightweight device with a superior display. However, its performance for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning is limited due to its integrated graphics.
In contrast, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" boasts a larger, higher-resolution IPS screen with a 3:2 aspect ratio, which is great for productivity tasks and has better color accuracy for creative work. It offers a dedicated GPU, the Intel Arc, which provides better performance for gaming and intensive tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning, despite being less portable due to its larger size and weight. Its battery life is also longer, making it suitable for users who need a powerful machine for extended periods away from an outlet. Additionally, it comes with Windows 11 Pro, which includes more advanced features for business users.
Ultimately, if you prioritize portability, a superior display for media, and a versatile 2-in-1 form factor for a lower midrange price, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is the way to go. However, if you need stronger performance for gaming and professional workloads, along with a larger screen and longer battery life, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" is the better choice, especially if you're willing to pay a bit more for those capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent portability
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15"
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8/10
8.1/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
375.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for gaming and AI, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$800
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a price of $800 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" costs $1,200.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
6.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" 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.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
7.8/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.6/10
7.8/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.4/10
7.8/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" 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 Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" 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.
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.
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