Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) vs Samsung Galaxy Book6
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35.5Performance44
27.3Display28.6
69.5Battery48.3
82.8Portability77.5
2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 49.5 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+21) and portability (+5). Samsung Galaxy Book6 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 48
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 78
- 21% higher Peak brightness: 425 nits vs 350 nits
- 15% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 1.43 kg
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,249
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 36
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 22% higher capacity: 61 Wh vs 50 Wh
Display
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 14 ″+8% |
| Panel type | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1280 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 425 nits+21% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 (removable) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,287Bottom 7% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,125Bottom 18% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 61 Wh+22% |
| Web browsing endurance | 16 h | — |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.22 kg+15% | 1.43 kg |
| Thickness | 15.6 mm | 14.9 mm+4% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p Full HD | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Arm) | Windows 11 Home |
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