Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) vs Samsung Galaxy Book6
VS
44Performance44
41.6Display28.6
71Battery48.3
76.6Portability77.5
3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 55.2 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and display (+13). 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 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48
- 71% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 350 nits
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6
- 15% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 17.5 mm
- 13% higher capacity: 61 Wh vs 54 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,249 vs $1,400
Display
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.8 ″ | 14 ″+1% |
| Panel type | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 2304x1536 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+71% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 61 Wh+13% |
| Web browsing endurance | 16 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.34 kg+6% | 1.43 kg |
| Thickness | 17.5 mm | 14.9 mm+15% |
| Material | Aluminum (100% recycled) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect | 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 (Windows Studio Effects) | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Arm) | Windows 11 Home |
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