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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15: Comparison
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15 refresh rate compared
Refresh rate is where these two genuinely part company, Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 120 Hz against Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15 60 Hz, a 50% lead for Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2.
Who each one is for
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is the one to take for digital artists and pen users, though it is not the pick for RAM upgraders. Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15 for note-takers and stylus users and media consumption, though it is not built for users needing a bigger battery. Our rating of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (7.9/10): the Surface Laptop Studio 2 is a 14.4-inch convertible with a Core i7-13700H, an RTX 40 series GPU with 8GB of VRAM and 32GB of LPDDR5X. The 120Hz touch display suits digital artists and pen users, with Thunderbolt 4 and a 58Wh battery. Memory is soldered and there is a single M.2 slot, so what you buy is what you keep. At 1.96 kg with a 58Wh battery, expect it to be tied to a charger when the GPU is working.
What Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15 have in common
Everything else lines up. Laptop class, cpu brand, sustained power source, ram type and memory form factor read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 11 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15 differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2 on the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 versus samsung-galaxy-book5-360-15 on the Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15.
Is the Memory Soldered the same on the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Microsoft
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- Samsung
Series
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Surface Laptop Studio
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- Galaxy Book5 360
Series ID
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- samsung-galaxy-book5-360-15
SKU Name
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Surface Laptop Studio 2 (i7-13700H, RTX 4060, 32GB)
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- Galaxy Book5 360 15 (Ultra 5 226V, 16GB, 512GB)
Region Sold
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- North America
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- Global
Laptop Class
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 2-in-1 Convertible
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- 2-in-1 Convertible
Release Year
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 2023
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- 2025
Operating System
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Windows 11 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- Windows 11 Home
Weight
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 1.96 kg
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- 1.55 kgBest
CPU Brand
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Intel
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- Intel
CPU Model
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Core i7-13700H
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- Core Ultra 5 226V
CPU Cores
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 14Best
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- 8
Sustained Power Source
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Not Measured
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- Not Measured
GPU Brand
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- NVIDIA
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- Intel
GPU Model
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- Intel Arc 130V (integrated)
VRAM
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 8 GB
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- 0 GB
Graphics Switching
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Optimus
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- Integrated Only
RAM Capacity
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 32 GBBest
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- 16 GB
RAM Type
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- LPDDR5X
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- LPDDR5X
Memory Form Factor
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Soldered
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- Soldered
Memory Soldered
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Yes
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- Yes
RAM Slots
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 0
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- 0
RAM Slots Free
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 0
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- 0
Storage Slots
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 1
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- 1
Storage Slots Free
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 0
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- 0
Storage Form Factor
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- M.2 2230
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- M.2 2280
SATA Bay Present
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- No
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- No
Storage Capacity
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 1000 GBBest
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- 512 GB
Storage Type
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- NVMe SSD
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 14.4 inches
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- 15.6 inches
Resolution Width
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 2400 px
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- 1920 px
Resolution Height
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 1600 px
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- 1080 pxBest
Refresh Rate
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 120 HzBest
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- 60 Hz-50%
Panel Type
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- IPS
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- OLED
Brightness Condition
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Vendor Unstated
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- Vendor Unstated
Touchscreen
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Yes
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- Yes
Battery Capacity
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 58 Wh
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- 63 WhBest
Thunderbolt Support
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Thunderbolt 4
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- Thunderbolt 4
WiFi Standard
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- WiFi 6E
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
- WiFi 6E
Which one should you pick?
Choose Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 if you want the higher refresh rate (120 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Choose Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | View on Microsoft | |
| Samsung Store | View on Samsung Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is a 14.4-inch convertible with a Core i7-13700H, an RTX 40 series GPU with 8GB of VRAM and 32GB of LPDDR5X.
Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 15
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Galaxy Book5 360 15 is a 1.55 kg convertible with a 15.6-inch 1920x1080 OLED touch panel, a Core Ultra 5 226V and 16GB of LPDDR5X.