Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Black 2025

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Black 2025

Microsoft
62 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025

Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025

Samsung
79 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Black 2025

85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews

This laptop is praised for its compact and lightweight design, making it highly portable. Users appreciate the touch-enabled screen and the impressive battery life of up to 20 hours for video playback. The 512GB SSD and 16GB memory provide ample storage and smooth performance for everyday tasks.

Pros
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Touch-enabled screen
  • Long battery life up to 20 hours
  • Fast 512GB SSD storage
  • Ample 16GB memory
Cons
  • No negative points mentioned
👍 Portability 1
👍 Touch screen 1
👍 Battery life 1
👍 Storage capacity 1
👍 Memory 1

Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025

88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro is praised for its premium build quality, gorgeous OLED display, and snappy performance. Users appreciate the lightweight yet solid chassis, long battery life, and quiet operation, though some note the lack of CUDA support and minor HDR switching issues. Overall, it is seen as a luxury laptop that delivers a polished experience without intrusive software.

Pros
  • Premium build quality
  • Gorgeous OLED display
  • Lightweight yet solid chassis
  • Long battery life
  • Quiet operation
Cons
  • No CUDA support for AI models
  • HDR switching not seamless
  • No S Pen support (non-360 model)
  • Speakers not as good as gaming laptops
  • High price for performance
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Display quality 3
👍 Performance 4
👍 Battery life 3
🤔 Value for money 2
👍 Software experience 2

Scores

Compact
Microsoft
74
Samsung
86
Student
Microsoft
63
Samsung
83
Business
Microsoft
71
Samsung
82
Entertainment
Microsoft
64
Samsung
80
Developer
Microsoft
58
Samsung
75
Creator
Microsoft
30
Samsung
37
Ai Llm
Microsoft
24
Samsung
32
Gaming
Microsoft
9
Samsung
23

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th EditionSamsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7 266VIntel Core Ultra 7 256V★
CPU Multi-Core Score
19,381
19,550
Cores88
Frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
L3 Cache12 MB12 MB
Graphics
GPUIntel Arc GraphicsIntel Arc Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
5,484
5,484
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM16 GB16 GB
VRAM TypeSharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB32 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR5XLPDDR5X
Storage 1512 GB1 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size13.8"14"
Resolution2304 px2880 px★
PanelIPSOLED★
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness600 nits★400 nits
Color Gamut—100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports22
USB Ports11
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4 x 2
HDMI—HDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth
Physical
Weight1.35 kg1.23 kg★
Battery54 Wh★15 Wh
OSWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Black 2025

  • Strong portability (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong screen (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Below average social proof (8th percentile)8th %ile

Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025

  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong portability (88th percentile)88th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US

Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 29 specs.

Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment