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Updated June 22, 2024·
For general use, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 offers a superior OLED screen with vibrant colors and a higher resolution, which is great for media consumption and everyday tasks. It's also more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, making it ideal for on-the-go use. However, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" has a larger screen with a touch interface, which might be preferable if you value screen real estate and often use touch-based applications. When it comes to performance, the Surface Laptop 6 with its Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Intel Arc GPU is likely to deliver better performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its more powerful CPU and dedicated graphics. The Samsung, with its Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite and Adreno 750, is designed more for efficiency and connectivity, which is excellent for general productivity but may not match the Surface's performance in more demanding tasks. Consider the Surface Laptop 6 if you need a machine that can handle heavier workloads and gaming, especially with its Windows 11 Pro operating system geared towards business users. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 is a better choice for those who prioritize portability, battery life, and a stunning display for everyday tasks and content consumption. Both laptops offer excellent build quality and premium features, so your decision should be based on whether you value performance and screen size or portability and display quality more. 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
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15"
- The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.7
8.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
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 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Portability
Excellent
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has excellent portability, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,350
$1,200
$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 15" costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.7
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
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
7.9/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" 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
6.5
6.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
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 15" and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 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
8.0
7.8
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
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 15" 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
8.0
7.8
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
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 15" 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
7.9
7.8
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" 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
10.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has 10 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
7.6
7.4
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 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 Book4 Edge 14 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,350 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2024 | June 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.43'' | 13.4'' x 9.6'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.56 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.83" | 13.39" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.81" | 9.61" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E80 | Intel Core Ultra 7 165H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55.9 Wh | 47 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2496 x 1664 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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