Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro Review

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

superb amoled display

lightweight design

powerful processor performance

fast charging support

enhanced multitasking capabilities

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

average speaker quality

ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

large 16-inch display

solid processor performance

decent battery life

average build quality

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro and ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.54 cm x 25.04 cm x 1.25 cm 35.84 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.56 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Graphite Transparent silver
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - AMOLED 16"
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 212 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 120% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Colour Support 16 million colours -
Features HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, Eye Caring, gaming performance Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1340P / 1.9 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 6000 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 216 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Smart Amp Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Watt 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name Pro keyboard -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Backlit Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Slots 2 x SSD (1 free) -
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included 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 MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Included Accessories 65W USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards IEC 61960 RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) 0.607 W/kg (body)
0.607 W/kg (limb)
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Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - MB156W
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