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 Pro 15 (M6500XU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

vivid oled display

lightweight design

ample storage options

good thermal management

average battery life

no sd card slot

limited color options

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.54 cm x 25.04 cm x 1.25 cm 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.56 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Graphite Quiet blue
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - AMOLED 15.6"
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 212 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 250 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, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1340P / 1.9 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5.1 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 Pro 15 (M6500XU)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6000 MHz -
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 216 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Smart Amp Output: Harman audio technology, Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Watt 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
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 Pro 15 (M6500XU)
Slots 2 x SSD (1 free) -
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
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, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
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, fingerprint reader
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards IEC 61960 RoHS, REACH
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) 0.607 W/kg (body)
0.607 W/kg (limb)
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Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - LP004W
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