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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch (Snapdragon X Elite) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch (Snapdragon X Elite)

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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSD

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSD

  • 13 inch screen.
  • Snapdragon X Elite / Snapdragon X Plus processor.
  • Storage: Removable PCIe Gen 4 SSD.
  • 53 Wh of stored energy.
  • Runs Windows 11 Home.
KSh 150,000In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB

  • 16 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 processor.
  • Storage: eUFS 4.0.
  • 16 GB RAM in this version.
  • 65 W rated wired charging power.
KSh 155,000In Stock
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Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen, Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSDKSh 163,000
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFSKSh 151,000
HP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 150,000
Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 155,000
Dell Latitude 5440, Core i7-1355U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSDKSh 150,000
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4KSh 150,000
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M3KSh 140,000
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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch has a larger 61.8 Wh battery, comes with its keyboard and has a larger 16-inch screen, while the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch has a brighter screen for outdoor use and supports a pen, though its keyboard is sold separately.

Display

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch
13 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch
16 inch screen

Performance

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch
Snapdragon X Elite / Snapdragon X Plus processor
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 processor

Storage

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch
Removable PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch
EUFS 4.0

Connections

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch
Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Memory

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch
Up to 32 GB RAM
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch
16 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch

  • Brighter display: up to 900 nits (vs 500).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Pen support.
  • Lower price: KSh 150,000 (vs KSh 155,000).
  • Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch

  • Larger battery: 61.8 Wh (vs 53 Wh).
  • Keyboard built in.
  • Larger 16-inch screen (vs 13-inch).
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Type-A.
  • 1 x HDMI 2.1.
  • Quad speakers.

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PriorityMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inchSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch
PerformanceSnapdragon X Elite / Snapdragon X Plus processor, Qualcomm Adreno GPU graphicsQualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 processor, Qualcomm Adreno GPU graphics
MemoryUp to 32 GB RAM16 GB RAM
StorageUp to 1 TB storage512 GB storage
Display13-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 267 ppi16-inch OLED display, 120 Hz
Battery lifeUp to 10 hours per charge61.8Wh typical
ChargingSurface Connect or USB-C Power Delivery65 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSDSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
BrandMicrosoftSamsung
ModelSurface Pro 11th Edition 13-inchGalaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch (NP960XMA-KB1US)
Announced2024—
Form FactorDetachable 2-in-1Laptop
ColorPlatinum, Black, Sapphire, DuneSapphire Blue

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSDSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
Dimensions28.7 × 20.9 × 0.93 cm355.4 x 250.4 x 12.3 mm
Weight895 g (without keyboard)—
Build MaterialsAnodized aluminum enclosure with kickstand—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSDSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
Display Size13 inches16.0 inches
Display TypePixelSense Flow OLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen
Resolution2880 × 19202880 x 1800 (WQXGA+); 16:10
Refresh RateDynamic refresh rate up to 120HzUp to 120Hz variable refresh rate
Brightness600 nits SDR; 900 nits peak HDR400 nits typical; up to 500 nits with HDR content500 nits applies to HDR content
Touchscreen10-point multi-touchYes; 10-point multi-touch
Display Features267 ppi, 3:2 aspect ratio, adaptive color and contrast, Dolby Vision IQ, Gorilla Glass 5Anti-reflective display; 120% DCI-P3 colour volume

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSDSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
ProcessorSnapdragon X Elite / Snapdragon X PlusQualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100
CPU12-core or 10-core CPU (configuration dependent)12-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU
GPUQualcomm Adreno GPUQualcomm Adreno GPU
Graphics MemoryShared system memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeLPDDR5xLPDDR5X
Storage TypeRemovable PCIe Gen 4 SSDeUFS 4.0

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSDSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
RAM16GB / 32GB16GB onboard
Storage512GB / 1TB512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSDSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
Battery53Wh nominal61.8Wh typicalTypical capacity. Actual battery life varies with use
Battery LifeUp to 10 hours active web use; up to 14 hours local video playback—
ChargingSurface Connect or USB-C Power Delivery; fast charging supportedUSB Type-C charging; 65W adapter
Power Adapter39W Surface power supply in selected configurations65W USB Type-C adapter

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSDSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSDSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
EthernetNo built-in Ethernet—

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSDSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
WebcamQuad HD front camera; 10MP rear camera2MP; 1080p Full HD
Speakers2W stereo speakers with Dolby AtmosQuad speakers: 2 x woofers (up to 5W each) and 2 x tweeters (up to 2W each)
MicrophonesDual Studio Mics with Voice FocusDual microphones
Audio FeaturesDolby Atmos, Bluetooth LE AudioDolby Atmos

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSDSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
KeyboardOptional Surface Pro Keyboard / Flex KeyboardPro Keyboard with numeric keypadKeyboard layout varies by market. US model supplied
Keyboard BacklightAvailable with optional keyboardYes
TrackpadOptional Surface precision haptic touchpad—
Fingerprint ReaderNo; Windows Hello facial authentication—
Stylus SupportSurface Slim Pen and Microsoft Pen Protocol—

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSDSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
USB-ANo1 x USB 3.2 Type-A
USB-C2 × USB-C / USB4 ports2 x USB4 Type-C
Thunderbolt / USB42 × USB4 ports; compatible with Surface Thunderbolt 4 DockUSB4 supported
HDMINo built-in HDMI1 x HDMI 2.1; supports 4K at 60Hz
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a over USB-C—
Memory Card ReaderNomicroSD card reader
3.5mm Audio JackNo3.5mm headphone/microphone combo
Other PortsSurface Connect; Surface Pro Keyboard port—

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSDSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
SecurityMicrosoft Pluton TPM 2.0, Secured-core PC, Windows Hello face authentication—
CoolingIntegrated thermal module—
Special FeaturesQualcomm Hexagon NPU, 45 TOPS; 165-degree kickstand; keyboard and pen sold separatelyQualcomm Hexagon NPU; Copilot+ PC

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSDSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
Laptop13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Sapphire Blue, 16GB / 512GB

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both use the Snapdragon X Elite chip.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both run Windows 11 Home.

In summary

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch is the better buy; the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch makes sense if you want a brighter screen for outdoor use.

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In-stock alternatives

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