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Updated June 22, 2024·

For a balance of performance and portability with a stunning OLED display, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 is a strong choice, especially if you value a high refresh rate and long battery life for everyday tasks. It's slightly pricier but offers better color accuracy and a more versatile 2-in-1 design. However, if you prioritize a more traditional laptop experience with robust business features and slightly better gaming and 3D performance, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" with its IPS display and Windows 11 Pro might be the way to go, despite its shorter battery life and heavier build. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Excellent portability
  • Very good battery life
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
  • The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14.

Key differences

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Screen Quality

8.7
Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Portability

Excellent
Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has excellent portability, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,350
Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
$1,200
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has a price of $1,350 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" costs $1,200.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.9
Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
7.7
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.5
Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
6.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

8.0
Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
7.7
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" is good.

Content Creation

8.0
Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
7.7
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 to be very good for content creation, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" is good.

Software Development

7.9
Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
7.7
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" are both good for software development.

Battery

10.0 Hours
Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
9.0 Hours
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has 10 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" has 9 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.6
Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
7.4
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" both have good build quality.

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How the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5"

GENERAL

Price
$1,350
$1,200
Release Date
May 1, 2024June 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
12.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.43''12.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.66''
Weight
2.56 lbs3.04 lbs
Width
12.83"12.13"
Depth
8.81"8.78"

INTERNAL

Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E80Intel Core Ultra 7 135H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB256 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
10 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
55.9 Wh47 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"13.5"
Display Technology
OLEDIPS
Resolution
2880 x 18002256 x 1504
Refresh Rate
120Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
400 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.6/107.4/10
Portability Score
9.4/108.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoYes
Fan Noise Score
7.8/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
8.8/108/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
01
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
31
Thunderbolt Version
44

Get a great deal on the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 or the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5"

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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