Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) vs Samsung Galaxy Book6
VS
38.7Performance44
29.8Display28.6
94.7Battery48.3
80.1Portability77.5
2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 56.2 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+46) and portability (+3). 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 (8th Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 48
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- 14% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.43 kg
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 39
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 15% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 17.5 mm
Display
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 14 ″+8% |
| Panel type | PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1280 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | UFS (removable) | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 61 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h | — |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+14% | 1.43 kg |
| Thickness | 17.5 mm | 14.9 mm+15% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C/USB 3.2, USB-A 3.2, 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) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Arm) | Windows 11 Home |
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