Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Platinum 2024
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Platinum 2024
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Microsoft Surface Laptop, praising its sleek design, strong performance, and exceptional battery life that lasts a full day or more. A few reviews mention minor issues like screen flickering at low brightness and a highly reflective display, but these don't significantly detract from the overall satisfaction. The device is recommended for students, remote workers, and anyone seeking a portable, powerful, and premium Windows machine.
Pros
- Sleek and premium design
- Exceptional battery life lasting all day
- Fast and smooth performance
- Beautiful high-resolution display
- Lightweight and portable build
Cons
- Screen flickering at low brightness
- Highly reflective display glass
- Minor gaming compatibility issues on Arm
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
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 12★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Qualcomm Adreno | Intel Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.8" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2304 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.34 kg | 1.23 kg★ |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | 15 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Platinum 2024
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong portability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average gpu (28th 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 (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong portability (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Platinum 2024 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
