Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop SE and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop SE based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

integrated with windows 11

good battery life

simple user interface

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

minimal connectivity options

lower performance levels

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight design

ample storage capacity

advanced graphics capabilities

higher price point

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop SE and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.37 cm x 19.305 cm x 1.758 cm 35.54 cm x 25.04 cm x 1.65 cm
Weight 1.1124 kg 1.79 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum
Colour Glacier Graphite
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 16" - AMOLED
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 135 212
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 120% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16 million colours
Features - HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, Eye Caring, gaming performance
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 24 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6000 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 1 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features 30 frames per second Auto framing
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Battery Capacity (Size) - 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Output - 100 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - Pro keyboard
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Backlit
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Slots - SSD (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 SE Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 for Education (requires licence or subscription) Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Pass, Second Screen, Private Share, Galaxy Book Experience
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Included Accessories Power adapter 100W USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Hall sensor Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Bulk packaging -
Compliant Standards - IEC 61960
SAR Value - 0.232 W/kg (limb), 0.232 W/kg (body)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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