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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch (Snapdragon X Elite) vs Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition (Snapdragon X Plus)

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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 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS

Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS

  • 1,220 g.
  • 13 inch screen.
  • 60 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Snapdragon X Plus, 8 cores processor.
  • Storage: UFS flash storage.
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Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 158,000
Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 x360, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 165,000
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSDKSh 150,000
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFSKSh 151,000
Dell Latitude 7450 2-in-1, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 182,000
HP OmniBook X Flip 14-kp0023dx, Core Ultra 7 355, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 158,000
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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch is the better buy: it has a larger 61.8 Wh battery, a more powerful Snapdragon X Elite chip and a larger 16-inch, brighter, sharper OLED screen and scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz), with the same 16 GB of RAM as the Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch
16 inch screen
Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
13 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 processor
Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
Snapdragon X Plus, 8 cores processor

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch
EUFS 4.0
Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
UFS flash storage

Charging

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch
65 W rated wired charging power
Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
60 W rated wired charging power

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
Bluetooth 5.4 connection

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch

  • Larger battery: 61.8 Wh (vs 50 Wh).
  • More powerful Snapdragon X Elite chip (vs Snapdragon X Plus).
  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 60 Hz).
  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Larger 16-inch screen (vs 13-inch).
  • Brighter display: up to 500 nits (vs 400).

Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition

  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inchMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 processor, Qualcomm Adreno GPU graphicsSnapdragon X Plus processor, Integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU graphics
Storage512 GB storage512 GB storage
Display16-inch OLED display, 120 Hz13-inch LCD display, 60 Hz
Battery life61.8Wh typicalUp to 23 hours per charge
ConnectionsWi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Charging65 W wired charging60 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GBMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
BrandSamsungMicrosoft
ModelGalaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch (NP960XMA-KB1US)Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
Form FactorLaptopClamshell laptop
ColorSapphire BlueOcean
Manufacturer Part Number—EP2-33432
Neural Processing Unit—Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, 45 TOPS
Fast Charging—USB-C power supply rated at least 60W required for fast charging; sold separately if not included

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GBMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
Dimensions355.4 x 250.4 x 12.3 mm285.65 × 214.14 × 15.6 mm
Weight—1.22 kg
Build Materials—Anodized aluminium

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GBMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
Display Size16.0 inches13 inches
Display TypeDynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreenPixelSense LCD
Resolution2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+); 16:101920 × 1280
Refresh RateUp to 120Hz variable refresh rate60Hz
Brightness400 nits typical; up to 500 nits with HDR content500 nits applies to HDR content400 nits
TouchscreenYes; 10-point multi-touchYes, 10-point multi-touch; pen input is not supported
Display FeaturesAnti-reflective display; 120% DCI-P3 colour volume3:2 aspect ratio; 1000:1 contrast; anti-reflective finish; sRGB and Enhanced colour profiles

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GBMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100Snapdragon X Plus, 8 cores
CPU12-core Qualcomm Oryon CPUSnapdragon X Plus, 8 cores
GPUQualcomm Adreno GPUIntegrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU
Graphics MemoryShared system memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeLPDDR5XLPDDR5x
Storage TypeeUFS 4.0UFS flash storage

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GBMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
RAM16GB onboard16GB
Storage512GB512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GBMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
Battery61.8Wh typicalTypical capacity. Actual battery life varies with use50 Wh nominal; 48 Wh minimum
ChargingUSB Type-C charging; 65W adapterUSB-C PD; fast charging with minimum 60 W charger
Power Adapter65W USB Type-C adapter—
Battery Life—Microsoft tests: up to 23 hours video or 16 hours active web on tested 16 GB platform; actual runtime varies

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GBMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GBMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.35.4

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GBMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
Webcam2MP; 1080p Full HD1080p Surface Studio camera
SpeakersQuad speakers: 2 x woofers (up to 5W each) and 2 x tweeters (up to 2W each)Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Audio
MicrophonesDual microphonesDual Studio microphones
Audio FeaturesDolby Atmos—

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GBMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
KeyboardPro Keyboard with numeric keypadKeyboard layout varies by market. US model suppliedFull-size mechanical keyboard with function row and Copilot key
Keyboard BacklightYesYes
Trackpad—Precision touchpad
Fingerprint Reader—Fingerprint reader in power button
Stylus Support—No pen input support

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GBMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
USB-A1 x USB 3.2 Type-A1 × USB-A 3.1
USB-C2 x USB4 Type-C2 × USB-C 3.2 with DisplayPort 1.4a and charging
Thunderbolt / USB4USB4 supported—
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.1; supports 4K at 60Hz—
Memory Card ReadermicroSD card reader—
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5mm headphone/microphone combo3.5mm audio jack
DisplayPort—DisplayPort 1.4a over USB-C

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GBMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
Special FeaturesQualcomm Hexagon NPU; Copilot+ PCQualcomm Hexagon NPU, 45 TOPS; Copilot key
Security—Microsoft Pluton and TPM 2.0

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GBMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
LaptopGalaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Sapphire Blue, 16GB / 512GBSurface Laptop 13-inch, EP2-33432

Similarities

  • Both have 16 GB RAM.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both run Windows 11 Home.
  • Both offer 512 GB of storage.

In summary

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch is the better buy for almost everyone, with a larger 61.8 Wh battery and a more powerful Snapdragon X Elite chip.

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