Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) vs Samsung Galaxy Book6
VS
44Performance44
41.6Display28.6
68Battery48.3
65.9Portability77.5
4 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) 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 15-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 68 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
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 66
- 19% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 18.3 mm
- 14% lower weight: 1.43 kg vs 1.66 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,249 vs $1,550
Display
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15 ″+7% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 3270x2180 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+71% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-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 15-inch (8th Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 66 Wh+8% | 61 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.66 kg | 1.43 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 18.3 mm | 14.9 mm+19% |
| Material | Aluminum (100% recycled) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect, microSD | 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 15-inch (8th Edition) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Arm) | Windows 11 Home |
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