Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360
VS
35.5Performance38.3
27.3Display38.4
69.5Battery68
82.8Portability72.5
2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 wins this laptop face-off, 51 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+11) and performance (+3). Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) 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 portability score: 83 vs 73
- 28% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 1.69 kg
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 52% higher capacity: 76 Wh vs 50 Wh
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 16 ″+23% |
| Panel type | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1920x1280 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 425 nits | 500 nits+18% |
Performance
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 (removable) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,287Bottom 7% | 2,392+5%Bottom 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,125+9%Bottom 18% | 10,236Bottom 11% |
Battery
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 76 Wh+52% |
| Web browsing endurance | 16 h | — |
| Charging | 45 W | 65 W+44% |
Design
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.22 kg+28% | 1.69 kg |
| Thickness | 15.6 mm | 12.8 mm+18% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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 Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Arm) | Windows 11 Home |
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