MSI Thin 15.6" RM Black 2025
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
MSI Thin 15.6" RM Black 2025
Overall, users are highly satisfied with this gaming laptop, praising its performance with games like World of Warcraft, easy setup, and affordable price. The 4060 mobile graphics card is a highlight for many. A few minor concerns include limited storage, a desire for more internal space, and the use of cheap materials for the laptop body.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Affordable price
- RTX 4060 mobile graphics
- Easy setup
- Good for World of Warcraft at high settings
Cons
- Limited internal storage
- Cheap build materials
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
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
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Thin 15.6" RM | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 13420H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI (supports 4K @ 30Hz) | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | RJ45 Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.86 kg | 1.23 kg★ |
| Battery | 52 Wh★ | 15 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Thin 15.6" RM Black 2025
- Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong port selection (71st percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.