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MagyarSamsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13" in review: Samsung's new business class for convertibles
With the Galaxy Book Pro 360 devices, Samsung introduces another convertible series to the Galaxy-Book series. Longer battery runtimes, new practical features and a dignified design are supposed to form the new business class. Unfortunately, with all the improvements, compared to the Galaxy Book Flex the possibility to store the S-Pen in the device has been lost. The computing power provided by the new Intel Core i5-1135G7 is a lot better than that of the 1035G4 of the "predecessor" and can keep up with the competition, but is still affected by heat buildup.
In the 13.3-inch format, the Galaxy Book Pro 360 is only available in the present configuration with a current i5 processor, 8 GB working memory and 256 GB SSD. The competition of 13- to 14-inch convertibles and detachables, like the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, the Dell Latitude 13 7320, the HP EliteBook Dragonfly Max Convertible or the HP Spectre x360 13, rely on a very similar hardware configuration. However, Lenovo also offers current Ryzen 5 and 7 mobile processors in some models of the IdeaPad Flex series and the Yoga series.
Possible competitors in comparison
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Height | Size | Resolution | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85.4 % | 06/2021 | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs | 1.1 kg | 13 mm | 13.20" | 1920x1080 | |
| 87.7 % | 06/2021 | Dell Latitude 13 7320 Detachable, i7-1180G7 i7-1180G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 782 g | 8.44 mm | 13.00" | 1920x1280 | |
| 90.8 % | 06/2021 | HP Elite Dragonfly Max i7-1185G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 1.2 kg | 16 mm | 13.30" | 1920x1080 | |
| 87.8 % | 05/2021 | HP Spectre x360 13-aw2003dx i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs | 1.2 kg | 16.9 mm | 13.30" | 3840x2160 | |
| 82.3 % | 05/2021 | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ALC05-82HU006NGE R5 5500U, Vega 7 | 1.5 kg | 21.4 mm | 14.00" | 1920x1080 | |
| 86.9 % | 04/2021 | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo A11MT i7-1185G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 1.4 kg | 14.9 mm | 13.40" | 1920x1200 | |
| 87.3 % | 10/2020 | Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 15-NP950 i7-1065G7, GeForce MX250 | 1.6 kg | 14.9 mm | 15.60" | 1920x1080 |
Case - Can it be a bit flatter?
Samsung's Galaxy Book Pro 360 looks like it is made of one piece of aluminum. The main design feature is certainly how incredibly thin the device is. The screen is less than 3 mm (~0.12 in) thin and still looks sturdy. When the laptop is placed flat on a table, it is very comfortable to use the S-Pen. As a tablet, the convertible is barely thicker than an Amazon Fire 8 at 13.5 mm (~0.53 in). Except for the two cutouts for the WLAN antennas on the bottom, the entire casing is made of aluminum. These two plastic parts are so well matched in color to the surrounding metal that hardly any difference is visible. All gap dimensions on the device are so small that they are hardly noticeable.
The S Pen can be magnetically attached to the case in different places. However, this also means that there are many areas where bank cards or other cards with magnetic stripes should not be placed. There are magnetic surfaces on the left and right of the touchpad.
The Galaxy Book Pro 360 is small and light compared to many other convertibles in our database. Only Dell's Latitude 13 7320 Detachable is thinner than the Samsung convertible with similar equipment.
Equipment - Thunderbolt 4.0 expands the functionality of the Galaxy Book considerably
Samsung does without USB Type-A ports in the Galaxy Book Pro 360. The three USB Type-C ports are simply more space-saving and integrate better into the slim design. Unfortunately, it will probably be necessary to carry at least a USB-C to USB-A adapter in everyday use. However, the Thunderbolt 4.0-capable USB-C port makes it possible to connect a docking station with screens and other devices. Samsung has also installed a 3.5 mm jack on the right for connecting headsets. Furthermore, there is also a microSD card slot that is connected to the system via USB 2.0.
SD card reader
The built-in SD card reader is very slow in the test with the AV PRO microSD 128 GB memory card due to the USB 2.0 connection. The Samsung laptop cannot keep up with the rivals' rates.
| SD Card Reader | |
| average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| HP Spectre x360 13-aw2003dx (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Average of class Convertible (17.7 - 209, n=36, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ALC05-82HU006NGE (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II) | |
| MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo A11MT (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB) | |
| HP Spectre x360 13-aw2003dx (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Average of class Convertible (22.6 - 263, n=35, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ALC05-82HU006NGE (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II) | |
| MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo A11MT (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
Communication
The Intel AX210D2W wireless module provides Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 6 in Samsung's Galaxy Book Pro 360. The laptop was not quite convincing in the Wi-Fi test, at least not when sending data. However, the convertible shows a very good speed in the receive direction. The same wireless module delivers worse rates in MSI's Summit Evo.
Webcam
Despite the small amount of space above the screen, the 0.9 MP camera of the Samsung convertible is at least reasonably sharp, high-contrast and noise-free in appropriate lighting. The camera's color reproduction is still poor, but within the usual range for notebook webcams.
Security
A fingerprint sensor is installed in the power button of the Galaxy Book Pro 360, which works quickly and reliably. The Intel Core i5-1135G7 supports many current security features like TPM 2.0, Intel Boot Guard and others. Thus, the Samsung convertible can be well protected against unauthorized access.
Accessories
Samsung includes a 65 W USB-C power adapter, a 2 m (~6.6 ft) USB-C cable, and an S Pen stylus in the plastic-free box of the convertible.
Samsung offers the multiport adapter EE-P5400 as an optional accessory which can be connected via Thunderbolt 4.0. However, the docking station cannot do more than cheaper devices on Amazon for 99 € (~$118). The Dockteck 7-in-1 Hub costs on Amazon only around 50 € (~$60) and even has a very fast SD card reader built in. With the money saved, you could additionally buy a 65 W USB-C-PD power adapter from Anker to give the notebook a permanent place on the desk without having to change anything.
Software
The computer comes with Windows 10 Home Edition and a variety of pre-installed Samsung apps. Some of them are certainly more useful than others. However, all apps can be uninstalled and accessed via the Microsoft Store at a later time. Many of the Samsung apps are only fully usable when a Samsung account and other Samsung devices with Windows or Android operating systems are present.
Instruction manual
A complete user manual can be downloaded from Samsung (PDF). However, some of the important information is very imprecise or simply missing. For example, the manual does not mention if and where the S-Pen can be attached or stowed. On the other hand, there are also some nonsensical instructions, such as how to safely handle lasers from CD and DVD drives. (page 103)
Maintenance
The four PH00 cross-slotted case screws that hold the baseplate in place are hidden by the four rubber feet. After removing these, it is not easy to remove the plate. Using a plastic opening tool, it was not possible to get into the tight crevices to pry out the case clips. However, a strong suction cup and a lot of traction made them give way, so the panel could be removed. Inside the Samsung laptop, however, there are few end-user replaceable or serviceable parts. Actually, only the M.2 SSD can be replaced. Even the fan is so small that cleaning is difficult.
When assembling, note that the rubber feet at the back are slightly thicker than those at the front.
Warranty
Samsung offers a two-year warranty on workmanship and material for the Galaxy Book Pro 360. Furthermore, battery, power adapter and USB-C cable are covered by a one-year warranty. If you buy the convertible via Samsung's website, you can also add the Care+ service plan for a one-time fee of 79.00 € (~$94). Accidental damage is also covered for the first two years.
Input devices - Samsung hardly leaves anything to be desired
Keyboard
The three-stage illuminated keyboard of the Galaxy Book Pro has normal-sized keys (15 mm x 17 mm), but the key drop and pressure resistance are so low that it takes some practice before you can type halfway reasonably with the keyboard. The haptic feedback of the keyboard is too low. Here, the flat design is contrary to the function, because the key drop is not even one millimeter.
Touchpad
The 5-point clickpad is almost too sensitive on factory settings when implementing gestures on the sensor surface. The fingers glide very well over its surface. The palm recognition also worked well in the test.
S Pen
Samsung's S Pen offers 4,096 pressure levels and has a position sensor, so the drawing point is always very accurate under the tip of the stylus. In addition, the position sensor allows changing the stroke shape depending on the holding angle in many applications. The detection distance of 1.5 cm (~0.6 in) is a bit small, so you have to be careful not to trigger the touchscreen when placing your hand on the screen. The pen's low weight of only 7 grams (~0.25 oz) makes it easy to work with.
Unfortunately, the pen has a small weakness. If you put it down on the display, an input is recognized and, for example, spots form on the picture you just drew. Ctrl+Z undoes the stain, but it is still annoying that the pen "runs out". Fortunately, the pen can be magnetically attached to the Galaxy Book Pro 360 in various places. We found the following places:
- on the hinges
- on the top of the back of the screen
- left and right of the mouse pad
- on the underside between the front feet
- as an "antenna" on the right and left above the screen
Touchscreen
The 10-finger multi-touch screen also works very well in Samsung's Galaxy Book Pro 360. Touching the screen feels latency-free. There are no deviations of the inputs at any point on the screen.
Display - The AMOLED display looks great
The Full HD AMOLED display of the Galaxy Book Pro 360 is well done. Rich colors and contrasts are the features of Samsung's display technology. The glossy display surface does not really disturb the overall picture due to the high screen brightness of 298 cd/m². Unfortunately, the flickering of OLED screens in the refresh rate (60 Hz in this case) is also evident in Samsung's picture panel. When updating the displayed image, a narrow area of the image is briefly turned off in most OLED drive modes. Depending on the brightness setting, more or wider stripes also go dark. However, flickering is a bit easier on the eyes than PWM controlled backlighting because the whole display doesn't go dark in the process.
Due to the display technology used, there is no screen bleeding or similar spots on the Samsung notebook. Black is black and white is white as far as this display is concerned.
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Brightness Distribution: 96 %
Center on Battery: 253 cd/m²
Contrast: 28700:1 (Black: 0.01 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 2.24 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5
ΔE Greyscale 2.73 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
96% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
100% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
99.4% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.46
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 AMOLED, 1920x1080, 13.20 | Dell Latitude 13 7320 Detachable, i7-1180G7 Sharp LQ130N1, IPS, 1920x1280, 13.00 | HP Elite Dragonfly Max InfoVision X133NVFL R0, IPS, 1920x1080, 13.30 | HP Spectre x360 13-aw2003dx Samsung SDC4149, OLED, 3840x2160, 13.30 | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo A11MT Sharp LQ134N1JW53, IPS, 1920x1200, 13.40 | Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-53-77N5 AU Optronics B156HAN08.2, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | -13% | -19% | -19% | -24% | ||
| Display P3 Coverage | 99.4 | 79.5 -20% | 70 -30% | 69.8 -30% | 65.2 -34% | |
| sRGB Coverage | 100 | 100 0% | 88.5 -11% | 98.8 -1% | 92.3 -8% | |
| AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 96 | 78.4 -18% | 81.2 -15% | 70.6 -26% | 66.3 -31% | |
| Response Times | -38% | -1820% | 75% | -2600% | -600% | |
| Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 2 ? | 53.2 ? -2560% | 44.8 ? -2140% | 2.8 ? -40% | 64 ? -3100% | 17 ? -750% |
| Response Time Black / White * | 2 ? | 32.8 ? -1540% | 32 ? -1500% | 2.8 ? -40% | 44 ? -2100% | 11 ? -450% |
| PWM Frequency | 60 ? | 2451 ? 3985% | 242.7 ? 305% | |||
| Screen | -440% | -508% | -41% | -428% | -313% | |
| Brightness middle | 287 | 521.8 82% | 777.5 171% | 355 24% | 551.3 92% | 319 11% |
| Brightness | 289 | 504 74% | 727 152% | 368 27% | 517 79% | 294 2% |
| Brightness Distribution | 96 | 93 -3% | 75 -22% | 93 -3% | 91 -5% | 83 -14% |
| Black Level * | 0.01 | 0.35 -3400% | 0.44 -4300% | 0.37 -3600% | 0.22 -2100% | |
| Contrast | 28700 | 1491 -95% | 1767 -94% | 1490 -95% | 1450 -95% | |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 2.24 | 3.83 -71% | 1.62 28% | 5.74 -156% | 1.45 35% | 4.42 -97% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 3.69 | 5.51 -49% | 5.26 -43% | 9.52 -158% | 2.86 22% | 8.54 -131% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.73 | 4.4 -61% | 1.6 41% | 2.2 19% | 1.3 52% | 4.84 -77% |
| Gamma | 2.46 89% | 2.02 109% | 2.2 100% | 2.03 108% | 2.14 103% | 2.39 92% |
| CCT | 6523 100% | 6494 100% | 6538 99% | 6505 100% | 6580 99% | 6850 95% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 1.97 | 1.32 | 6.69 | 1.7 | ||
| Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998) | 72.3 | 73.6 | 65 | 60 | ||
| Color Space (Percent of sRGB) | 94.8 | 88.6 | 99 | 92 | ||
| Total Average (Program / Settings) | -164% /
-263% | -1164% /
-771% | 5% /
-7% | -1016% /
-667% | -312% /
-290% |
* ... smaller is better
With almost 100% AdobeRGB and DisplayP3 coverage and a good calibration ex-factory, the display is also well suited for creative minds, especially since the color space representation can be adjusted via the Samsung Settings app. The color space coverage was measured in the AMOLED native profile. Thanks to the high contrast ratio of 28700:1, even dark picture areas come into their own. The display is also HDR-capable.
Samsung's display is actually not particularly bright, but it can be read well in the sun thanks to the high contrast. Reflections on the display glass can still be a bit annoying depending on the background.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 1 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 1 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 6 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (21.5 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 1 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 1 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 5 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (33.7 ms). | ||
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 60 Hz | ≤ 90 % brightness setting |  |
The display backlight flickers at 60 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) Flickering detected at a brightness setting of 90 % and below. There should be no flickering or PWM above this brightness setting. The frequency of 60 Hz is very low, so the flickering may cause eyestrain and headaches after extended use. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 17900 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured. | |||
Viewed from all directions, the display's colors do not change. Only the brightness decreases with increasing viewing angles. However, the brightness decrease is not so strong that it could be called disturbing. The change is much more noticeable in the camera image than with the naked eye.
Performance - standard for 13-inch convertibles
The Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 with a 13-inch screen is so far only available with an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, 8 GB DDR 4 working memory and 256 GB NVMe SSD. In the 15-inch variant, there is also the option of an i7 processor with 16 GB of working memory and 512 GB SSD.
There is no dedicated graphics card in any of the configuration options. The Intel Iris Xe Graphics with 80 EUs (96 EUs for the i7) integrated in the processor takes over all graphics tasks here. Thus, the convertible is only suitable for computer games to a limited extent.
Some settings can be adjusted in Samsung's Settings app to adapt the available performance or the fan's volume to the user's preferences. For the benchmarks, "High performance" was selected as the setting. The different settings influence the PL1 of the Intel Core i5-1135G7. At the highest setting, the processor has 22 W available in the long run, and a maximum of 7 W when the fan is turned off. A special feature is the restriction of the performance as soon as the convertible is moved. Samsung wants to reduce the surface temperature as long as the user holds the device.
Processor
The CPU used in the test device Intel Core i5-1135G7 is designed for particularly energy-saving operation and can also manage without active cooling. In the Galaxy Book Pro 15, the energy savings are also clearly evident with very long battery runtimes.
In the Cinebench R15 Loop, the low long-term performance available to the processor is noticeable. Other notebooks score slightly higher in the benchmark with the i5-1135G7 than the Samsung device, but others with an i7-1185G7 also score less. Despite the low PL1, the clock was briefly reduced in the half-hour Cinebench R15 stress test. The processor's performance was very low in "Optimized" mode and became even lower after moving the device. (Optimized loudness settings : Ø417)
In general, the measured values are no surprise, considering how little space is available for the processor cooler.
Cinebench R20: CPU (Single Core) | CPU (Multi Core)
Cinebench R15: CPU Single 64Bit | CPU Multi 64Bit
Blender: v2.79 BMW27 CPU
7-Zip 18.03: 7z b 4 -mmt1 | 7z b 4
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2: 4k Preset
LibreOffice : 20 Documents To PDF
R Benchmark 2.5: Overall mean
| Cinebench R23 / Single Core | |
| Average of class Convertible (307 - 1970, n=67, last 2 years) | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1135G7 (1062 - 1373, n=53) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Cinebench R23 / Multi Core | |
| Average of class Convertible (616 - 18070, n=67, last 2 years) | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1135G7 (2786 - 6136, n=55) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Cinebench R20 / CPU (Single Core) | |
| Average of class Convertible (116.8 - 755, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1135G7 (375 - 527, n=62) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Cinebench R20 / CPU (Multi Core) | |
| Average of class Convertible (242 - 6954, n=67, last 2 years) | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1135G7 (979 - 2382, n=62) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Cinebench R15 / CPU Single 64Bit | |
| Average of class Convertible (68.6 - 287, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1135G7 (141.4 - 205, n=61) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Cinebench R15 / CPU Multi 64Bit | |
| Average of class Convertible (110.1 - 2889, n=68, last 2 years) | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1135G7 (431 - 941, n=65) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Blender / v2.79 BMW27 CPU | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1135G7 (499 - 1044, n=60) | |
| Average of class Convertible (193 - 3620, n=62, last 2 years) | |
| 7-Zip 18.03 / 7z b 4 -mmt1 | |
| Average of class Convertible (2046 - 6417, n=64, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1135G7 (3924 - 4921, n=62) | |
| 7-Zip 18.03 / 7z b 4 | |
| Average of class Convertible (7703 - 72400, n=64, last 2 years) | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1135G7 (14745 - 24873, n=62) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 / 4k Preset | |
| Average of class Convertible (0.61 - 20.1, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1135G7 (3.57 - 7.6, n=57) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| LibreOffice / 20 Documents To PDF | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Average of class Convertible (42 - 223, n=64, last 2 years) | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1135G7 (44.2 - 62.9, n=60) | |
| R Benchmark 2.5 / Overall mean | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1135G7 (0.619 - 0.727, n=59) | |
| Average of class Convertible (0.4102 - 1.967, n=64, last 2 years) | |
* ... smaller is better
System performance
Samsung's Galaxy Book Pro 360 performs well to very well in the PCMark 8 and 10 benchmarks. The high Boost performance and the adequate working memory are particularly evident here. Samsung's convertible is sufficient for everyday use. Subjectively, there were no major performance gaps in operation, either.
| PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2 | 5032 points | |
| PCMark 8 Creative Score Accelerated v2 | 6969 points | |
| PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2 | 3054 points | |
| PCMark 10 Score | 4631 points | |
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DPC latencies
While playing our 4K 60Hz YouTube video with the Galaxy Book, only two frames were dropped. However, the latency test with LatencyMon revealed significant DPC latency issues when opening multiple browser tabs. With 5.5 milliseconds, the Galaxy Book Pro 360 is unfortunately clearly behind the competition. Thus, the notebook is rather not suitable for real-time applications.
| DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| HP Elite Dragonfly Max | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ALC05-82HU006NGE | |
| MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo A11MT | |
| HP Spectre x360 13-aw2003dx | |
| Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-53-77N5 | |
| Dell Latitude 13 7320 Detachable, i7-1180G7 | |
* ... smaller is better
Mass storage
The installed Samsung PM991 MZVLQ256HAJD SSD is not slow, but it is clearly behind the storage solutions of the contenders in the CristalDiskMark test. AS SSD determines slightly better rates. In our Benchmark table of SSDs and HDDs, the storage device currently ranks 213 and is thus rather mediocre.
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 Samsung PM991 MZVLQ256HAJD | Dell Latitude 13 7320 Detachable, i7-1180G7 WDC PC SN530 SDBPMPZ-265G | HP Elite Dragonfly Max Toshiba XG6 KXG60ZNV512G | HP Spectre x360 13-aw2003dx Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H) | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ALC05-82HU006NGE Micron 2210 MTFDHBA512QFD | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo A11MT Phison 1TB SM2801T24GKBB4S-E162 | Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-53-77N5 WDC PC SN730 SDBQNTY-512GB | Average Samsung PM991 MZVLQ256HAJD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6 | 11% | 46% | 24% | 20% | 120% | 71% | 2% | |
| Write 4K | 170.6 | 177.5 4% | 99 -42% | 64.8 -62% | 98.5 -42% | 311.1 82% | 137.5 -19% | 143 ? -16% |
| Read 4K | 44.51 | 47.45 7% | 52.3 18% | 98 120% | 52.6 18% | 56.6 27% | 48.24 8% | 43.2 ? -3% |
| Write Seq | 872 | 971 11% | 1765 102% | 994 14% | 1149 32% | 2397 175% | 2644 203% | 855 ? -2% |
| Read Seq | 1188 | 1544 30% | 2065 74% | 1440 21% | 1872 58% | 2277 92% | 1718 45% | 1328 ? 12% |
| Write 4K Q32T1 | 483.1 | 295.3 -39% | 291.7 -40% | 444.5 -8% | 370.6 -23% | 803 66% | 416.6 -14% | 419 ? -13% |
| Read 4K Q32T1 | 284.3 | 394.1 39% | 314 10% | 397.1 40% | 507 78% | 849 199% | 525 85% | 330 ? 16% |
| Write Seq Q32T1 | 950 | 977 3% | 2549 168% | 1265 33% | 1154 21% | 2410 154% | 2705 185% | 972 ? 2% |
| Read Seq Q32T1 | 1872 | 2482 33% | 3282 75% | 2501 34% | 2248 20% | 4954 165% | 3213 72% | 2174 ? 16% |
| AS SSD | -81% | 20% | -6% | 1% | 86% | 49% | -14% | |
| Seq Read | 1771 | 1918 8% | 2700 52% | 1337 -25% | 2011 14% | 3789 114% | 2753 55% | 1892 ? 7% |
| Seq Write | 894 | 357.6 -60% | 1483 66% | 652 -27% | 1080 21% | 2257 152% | 2495 179% | 805 ? -10% |
| 4K Read | 53.5 | 38.97 -27% | 48.73 -9% | 61.8 16% | 55.2 3% | 54.2 1% | 38.64 -28% | 47.2 ? -12% |
| 4K Write | 157.8 | 195.5 24% | 126.4 -20% | 106.7 -32% | 127 -20% | 78.7 -50% | 88.8 -44% | 135.4 ? -14% |
| 4K-64 Read | 478.1 | 390.9 -18% | 819 71% | 565 18% | 589 23% | 1330 178% | 952 99% | 520 ? 9% |
| 4K-64 Write | 741 | 103.9 -86% | 1252 69% | 757 2% | 976 32% | 2038 175% | 1568 112% | 736 ? -1% |
| Access Time Read * | 0.156 | 0.122 22% | 0.066 58% | 0.079 49% | 0.117 25% | 0.042 73% | 0.1368 ? 12% | |
| Access Time Write * | 0.023 | 0.189 -722% | 0.093 -304% | 0.046 -100% | 0.053 -130% | 0.04 -74% | 0.044 -91% | 0.0396 ? -72% |
| Score Read | 709 | 622 -12% | 1138 61% | 761 7% | 845 19% | 1763 149% | 1266 79% | 756 ? 7% |
| Score Write | 988 | 335 -66% | 1527 55% | 929 -6% | 1211 23% | 2343 137% | 1906 93% | 952 ? -4% |
| Score Total | 2034 | 1209 -41% | 3197 57% | 2067 2% | 2460 21% | 4938 143% | 3811 87% | 2055 ? 1% |
| Copy ISO MB/s | 960 | 858 -11% | 1927 101% | 912 -5% | 982 2% | 2270 136% | 2037 112% | 712 ? -26% |
| Copy Program MB/s | 648 | 239.9 -63% | 573 -12% | 696 7% | 566 -13% | 670 3% | 475.6 -27% | 300 ? -54% |
| Copy Game MB/s | 882 | 214.3 -76% | 1145 30% | 994 13% | 838 -5% | 1525 73% | 1018 15% | 525 ? -40% |
| Total Average (Program / Settings) | -35% /
-47% | 33% /
29% | 9% /
5% | 11% /
8% | 103% /
99% | 60% /
57% | -6% /
-8% |
* ... smaller is better
Continuous load read: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8
Graphics card
The Core i5's integrated Iris Xe Graphics G7 with 80 EUs is well suited for everyday use and can easily handle high-resolution videos. Many games can be played with low to moderate detail settings. The Samsung notebook's graphics performance remains stable even without mains power.
The convertible is not designed for gaming, the focus is clearly on a slim profile and high battery performance. Thus, it is also acceptable that the scores achieved in the benchmarks are not quite as high. Compared with other light convertibles, the graphics performance of the Galaxy Book is quite good.
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 6260 points | |
| 3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score | 82574 points | |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score | 16660 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Score | 4164 points | |
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| Far Cry 5 | |
| 1920x1080 Medium Preset AA:T | |
| Average of class Convertible (14 - 115, n=23, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (9 - 31, n=45) | |
| 1920x1080 High Preset AA:T | |
| Average of class Convertible (10 - 117, n=25, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (8 - 29, n=37) | |
| 1920x1080 Ultra Preset AA:T | |
| Average of class Convertible (11 - 103, n=23, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (8 - 27, n=27) | |
| low | med. | high | ultra | |
| GTA V (2015) | 84.2 | 71.3 | 22.2 | 9.85 |
| The Witcher 3 (2015) | 40.6 | 17.6 | 12.6 | |
| Dota 2 Reborn (2015) | 84.9 | 71.1 | 46 | 42.8 |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) | 38.2 | 20.8 | 20 () | |
| X-Plane 11.11 (2018) | 38.3 | 29.9 | 26.2 | |
| Far Cry 5 (2018) | 45 | 24 | 22 | 21 |
| Strange Brigade (2018) | 81.3 | 34.4 | 27.3 |
Emissions - It is also possible to work silently with the Galaxy Book Pro 360
Noise emissions
The fan can actually be turned off via Samsung's Settings app when using office programs, browsing, and HD video playback. Although the performance of the Galaxy Book Pro 360 is severely limited, it is easily sufficient for such applications. Then you only hear what comes out of the speakers. The volume optimized mode with the use of the microphones is also interesting. The test showed that the Galaxy Book Pro 360 was never louder than its surroundings. The fan also really revs up in loud surroundings in this mode.
However, the high-frequency noise that Samsung's laptop produces with its fan is unpleasant during high system load when the fan is fully revved up. Overall, however, the notebook is not really loud under any circumstances with 40.7 dB(A) at a distance of 15 cm (~5.9 in).
Noise Level
| Idle |
| 27 / 27 / 27 dB(A) |
| Load |
| 40.7 / 40.7 dB(A) |
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min:  , med:  , max:  Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance) environment noise: 27 dB(A) | ||
Temperature
Samsung pays attention to the surface temperatures of the Galaxy Book. Not only does it limit the processor performance when the laptop is moved or held, but also when the surface gets too hot. In the Samsung Settings app, this manifests itself by displaying "The system adjusts performance to increase user safety." Thus, in the stress test, the palm rests never got so hot that they became uncomfortable, and the convertible does not get too warm on the lap either. The surface temperatures displayed below were only reached when the device was standing up to the measurement after our stress test.
Thermal throttling also occurred in the stress test. The CPU clock only dropped completely for a short time, but the PL1 is lowered in the long run to protect the processor. The power is continuously adjusted and thus fluctuated between 17.25 W and 20 W. In everyday use and also in the 30-minute Cinebench R15 test, the processor clock was only reduced once. Short load breaks (between the individual runs in Cinebench) are enough for the CPU not to exceed the temperature threshold for shutting down.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 43.1 °C / 110 F, compared to the average of 35.3 °C / 96 F, ranging from 19.6 to 55.7 °C for the class Convertible.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 47.3 °C / 117 F, compared to the average of 36.7 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 26.2 °C / 79 F, compared to the device average of 30.2 °C / 86 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are reaching skin temperature as a maximum (33.2 °C / 91.8 F) and are therefore not hot.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.1 °C / 82.6 F (-5.1 °C / -9.2 F).
Speaker
The playback of sounds can be strongly adjusted to the respective listening situation via the Dolby Access app. Thus, the small speakers manage to deliver a satisfying sound image despite their size. It is advisable to actively use the app and familiarize yourself with all possible settings when watching music or movies via Samsung's convertible. The adjustments that can be made by Dolby clearly improve the listening experience.
Only the weak basses remain as a point of criticism. However, where these are supposed to come from in such a small device remains questionable.
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (85.1 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 19.4% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (14.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.8% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (6.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 7.9% higher than median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (8.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (18.2% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 34% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 59% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 21%, worst was 57%
Compared to all devices tested
» 34% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 59% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Apple MacBook 12 (Early 2016) 1.1 GHz audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (83.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 11.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (14.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.4% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (5.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (10.2% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 5% of all tested devices in this class were better, 2% similar, 93% worse
» The best had a delta of 5%, average was 19%, worst was 53%
Compared to all devices tested
» 3% of all tested devices were better, 1% similar, 96% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Power management - High battery runtimes thanks to Intel's energy efficiency
Energy consumption
In terms of idle power consumption, the Samsung convertible with the AMOLED display is slightly above its rivals with IPS displays OLED displays typically need a bit more energy than IPS displays. On average, however, the Galaxy Book Pro 360 does not consume more than the class average. With a maximum power consumption of 53 W, the power supply also has some leeway to the maximum 65 W it can deliver.
The preloaded Windows 10 comes with the dark design, which means that the AMOLED display should need a bit less energy than in the bright Windows 10 design. For the lowest possible energy consumption, the darkest possible user interfaces are recommended for all devices with OLED displays.
| Off / Standby | 0.5 / 0.6 Watt |
| Idle | 5 / 6 / 11.7 Watt |
| Load |
28 / 53 Watt |
   
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| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ256HAJD, AMOLED, 1920x1080, 13.20 | Dell Latitude 13 7320 Detachable, i7-1180G7 i7-1180G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, WDC PC SN530 SDBPMPZ-265G, IPS, 1920x1280, 13.00 | HP Elite Dragonfly Max i7-1185G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Toshiba XG6 KXG60ZNV512G, IPS, 1920x1080, 13.30 | HP Spectre x360 13-aw2003dx i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H), OLED, 3840x2160, 13.30 | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ALC05-82HU006NGE R5 5500U, Vega 7, Micron 2210 MTFDHBA512QFD, IPS, 1920x1080, 14.00 | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo A11MT i7-1185G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Phison 1TB SM2801T24GKBB4S-E162, IPS, 1920x1200, 13.40 | Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | Average of class Convertible | |
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| Power Consumption | 16% | -11% | -23% | -16% | -31% | -7% | -26% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 5 | 2.5 50% | 2.9 42% | 5.7 -14% | 5.6 -12% | 4.8 4% | 4.46 ? 11% | 5.44 ? -9% |
| Idle Average * | 6 | 4.8 20% | 9.9 -65% | 8.4 -40% | 6.5 -8% | 8.4 -40% | 7.33 ? -22% | 8.27 ? -38% |
| Idle Maximum * | 11.7 | 6 49% | 10.4 11% | 8.8 25% | 7 40% | 8.6 26% | 9.25 ? 21% | 10.8 ? 8% |
| Load Average * | 28 | 31.9 -14% | 37.1 -33% | 38.9 -39% | 45.4 -62% | 47.1 -68% | 36.1 ? -29% | 46.7 ? -67% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 28.3 | 26.2 7% | 31.5 -11% | 40.5 -43% | 45.4 -60% | 51.6 -82% | ||
| Load Maximum * | 53 | 61 -15% | 58.8 -11% | 66.9 -26% | 50 6% | 65.9 -24% | 61.2 ? -15% | 65.4 ? -23% |
* ... smaller is better
Energy consumption playing The Witcher 3
Battery life
The battery runtimes in all executed tests result in very good rates. The runtimes were far above average in all situations. The battery with 62.1 Wh supplies the Samsung laptop with enough energy to provide full performance. With a moderate brightness setting, the battery lasts for about 12 hours while surfing or working with office applications.
The battery can be filled up to 90% after just one hour when the device is turned off and connected to the charger. For battery protection, there is an additional setting in Samsung's Settings app that limits the maximum battery capacity to 85%.
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 63 Wh | Dell Latitude 13 7320 Detachable, i7-1180G7 i7-1180G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 40 Wh | HP Elite Dragonfly Max i7-1185G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 56 Wh | HP Spectre x360 13-aw2003dx i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 60 Wh | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ALC05-82HU006NGE R5 5500U, Vega 7, 52.5 Wh | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo A11MT i7-1185G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 70 Wh | Average of class Convertible | |
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| Battery Runtime | -30% | -10% | -53% | -42% | -29% | -35% | |
| Reader / Idle | 1880 | 1062 -44% | 1723 -8% | 713 -62% | 835 -56% | 1267 -33% | 1112 ? -41% |
| H.264 | 1205 | 769 ? -36% | |||||
| WiFi v1.3 | 725 | 661 -9% | 659 -9% | 366 -50% | 705 -3% | 672 -7% | 567 ? -22% |
| Load | 203 | 126 -38% | 174 -14% | 108 -47% | 65 -68% | 109 -46% | 121.7 ? -40% |
Pros
Cons
Verdict - Samsung delivers a good device
Samsung has created a 2-in-1 laptop with the Galaxy Book Pro 360 that should satisfy almost all design requirements. The workmanship is first-class. The only thing that is unfortunately missing is a way to safely store the S-Pen. The convertible is small, thin and offers enough performance for more than just everyday needs. Overall, the computing power of Samsung's convertible is only average in comparison, but is also not severely limited by the energy management depending on the settings. The S Pen makes it easy to create notes, screen captures and much more. The Thunderbolt 4.0 port makes it easy to integrate the convertible into a workstation via a docking station. The AMOLED screen is the most striking feature with its vivid colors. The Samsung computer is functional in any case.
Samsung offers a complete package with the Galaxy Book Pro 360. The device can be adjusted to individual needs via the Samsung Settings app. Slight weaknesses in the stress test are easily forgiven for the slim folding laptop.
The only acute weaknesses of the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 are the slow card reader and the currently available user manual. There are simply too many details missing here. The sensible behavior of limiting the performance for a short time when the device is held in the hands is not pointed out and small pieces of information are missing in many other places. The fact that the pre-installed software takes up a bit too much of the scarce memory is annoying, but all Samsung apps can be uninstalled.
The Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 also impresses with its high battery performance. In a class comparison with 13- to 14.5-inch notebooks and 2in1 devices, it is clearly in the top field. In summary, the Samsung convertible is an all-around good device.
Price and availability
The Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 is available at notebooksbilliger.de, Cyberport, Amazon and Samsung at a price of currently around 1,200 Euros (~$1432). The 15.6-inch version of the convertible with Intel Core i5 or i7 is also available at all four retailers. The often shown dark blue case is unfortunately not available in Europe.
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13
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06/22/2021 v7
Marc Herter
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