Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
Samsung
79 Overall Score
vs
MSI Thin 15 B13VE-3023US Gray 2023
MSI
50 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
MSI Thin 15 B13VE-3023US Gray 2023
45 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The MSI Thin Gaming Laptop receives mixed feedback from users. While the RAM can be upgraded up to 64 GB, the battery life is disappointingly short at only 3 hours. There is also a lack of clarity regarding warranty options and display coatings for eye strain.
Pros
- Upgradable RAM up to 64 GB
Cons
- Short battery life of only 3 hours
- Unclear warranty options
- No anti-glare coating mentioned
Battery life 1
Ram upgradability 1
Warranty 1
Display coating 1
Scores
Compact
Student
Business
Entertainment
Developer
Gaming
Creator
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US | MSI Thin 15 B13VE-3023US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V★ | Intel Core i5 13420H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.23 kg★ | 1.86 kg |
| Battery | 15 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
MSI Thin 15 B13VE-3023US Gray 2023
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US
Scores 79 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.