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MagyarSamsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16-inch Convertible review: newest display generation meets revamped processor
Slim and powerful – that's what Samsung's Galaxy Book Series is all about. The portable aluminum-clad computers and convertibles are in their third generation already, but predecessors such as the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 were only mildly impressive. Why? Because Samsung opted for very low processor performance rates. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 is the newest representative of the series, and it features a large 16-inch display. Despite its size, the 2-in-1 notebook is exceptionally slim and can even compete with the LG Gram. The only area Samsung was more generous in was the device's weight. The convertible, equipped with an Intel Core i5-1340P, has an excellent cooling system that enables good performance. The best feature of the device, however, is the Dynamic AMOLED 2x display.
This is the first time Notebookcheck has tested the Intel Core i5-1340P, which is why we have taken a particularly close look at the Raptor Lake processor's performance. We expected the processor to land between the Intel Core i5-1240P and the Intel Core i7-1250P of the Alder Lake generation. Unfortunately, our review has shown that Intel's new generation of processors has only achieved a small increase in performance.
Potential competitors in comparison
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Height | Size | Resolution | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86.7 % | 04/2023 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs | 1.7 kg | 13 mm | 16.00" | 2880x1800 | |
| 81.1 % | 01/2023 | Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U R7 5700U, GeForce MX450 | 1.9 kg | 19.9 mm | 15.60" | 1920x1080 | |
| 86.8 % | 09/2022 | HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx R7 5825U, Vega 8 | 1.9 kg | 18.6 mm | 15.60" | 1920x1080 | |
| 87.3 % | 01/2023 | HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng i7-12700H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 2 kg | 19.9 mm | 16.00" | 3072x1920 | |
| 84.2 % | 10/2022 | MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 i7-1280P, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU | 1.9 kg | 16.85 mm | 16.00" | 2560x1600 | |
| 86.2 % | 11/2022 | Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE i5-1240P, A370M | 1.8 kg | 21.3 mm | 16.00" | 2560x1600 | |
| 88 % | 06/2022 | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 1 kg | 11.5 mm | 13.30" | 1920x1080 | |
| 86.6 % | 03/2022 | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs | 1.4 kg | 11 mm | 15.60" | 1920x1080 |
Case - As if from a single mold
Samsung's convertible is beautifully designed and the quality of its chassis is very good. All the important parts of the Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 are made of dark, anodized aluminum. Depending on the light, the notebook can appear dark gray or even brown. The workmanship is very precise; there are no irritating gaps to be found. Despite the very slim build of the Galaxy Book3 Pro 360, the 16-inch notebook feels as if it were made from a single mold. 13 mm thick, and yet it feels very solid and stable. Both the display and base unit are warp-resistant. Samsung's line management stays true to its principles; there are only a few small differences compared to the Galaxy Book2 and the Galaxy Book 360.
Samsung has chosen to round the display's corners. This marries the display below the glass to the rounded corners of the convertible in a very harmonious way. But there's a limitation: Windows 11 simply isn't made to work with rounded corners, so individual icons often don't entirely fit into the displayed area, even if this is only a matter of a few pixels. We also noticed that the radius of the AMOLED panel and the radius of the tinted frame aren't exactly the same. These four corners are the only manufacturing inaccuracies we found.
The convertible's 360° hinges, on the other hand, are very well executed. When closed, they are flush with the other parts of the case. The display is easy to open and stays put at every angle.
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 is the thinnest device compared to other 16-inch notebooks and convertibles. Samsung managed to cut down on its weight, too. Only the classic notebook-style LG Gram 16 weighs another 500 grams less thanks to its ultra-light magnesium case.
Connectivity – Limited port selection
The slim case does not provide much space for ports, which is why Samsung chose to focus on what's important. There are two USB-C ports fully equipped with ThunderBolt 4 on the left and a USB-A port on the right. This makes for a meager-looking port selection, especially as the USB-C port is blocked by the AC adapter if used without a suitable docking station.
SD card reader
The transfer rates in our test with the AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60 are appropriate and average for convertibles. Still, most competitors are faster.
| SD Card Reader | |
| average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average of class Convertible (17.7 - 209, n=35, last 2 years) | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB) | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average of class Convertible (22.6 - 263, n=34, last 2 years) | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| LG Gram 16Z90Q (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
Communication
The soldered Intel WiFi AX211 module ensures good speeds for wireless network connections. Both in the 5-GHz and the 6-GHz Wi-Fi network, the transfer rates are good. We did encounter a small problem with the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360's Wi-Fi, however. It sometimes took over a minute for the Wi-Fi module to establish a connection after restarting the device. This didn't improve until we updated the drivers.
Webcam
Samsung has equipped this device with a Full-HD webcam. Although there is very little space available in the slim display cover, the camera delivers an astonishingly good picture. Provided the lighting is decent, it produces high-contrast, crisp images and even reproduces colors accurately.
Security
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360's power button also functions as a fingerprint scanner. The Intel Core i5-1340P is also equipped with several security functions such as TPM 2.0.
Accessories
In addition to the 65-Watt USB-C power supply, the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 comes equipped with a Samsung Active Pen.
Maintenance
Opening the convertible is difficult due to the narrow gap dimensions. You first have to loosen four screws under the inserted feet. Then you need to use a strong suction cup to open the device. A plastic opening tool won't get you far because of the almost nonexistent gaps. Because the base unit is held in place by numerous clips, this all requires a lot of strength and care to avoid damaging the cover of the base unit made of thin aluminum and glued plastic.
As long as you don't want to replace the M.2 NVMe SSD, opening the device is hardly worth the effort. Most of the other components in the notebook are soldered on. The only other thing you could do is clean the fan and replace the battery. Other repairs require a hot air soldering station. If you do open the device, be very methodical. The small feet only fit into the exact same slots they were in, and only in the exact position they were in. Otherwise, the laptop will either be crooked or wobble once you've put it back together again.
Warranty
Samsung offers two protection plans on their website that you can select before checkout.
Input devices – Oversized touchpad
The 16-inch notebook is large enough for a full-size keyboard and an oversized clickpad. It takes up more than half the lower section of the base unit. It is 36% larger than its predecessor. If you ask us, it's just too big. We had difficulty reaching the left mouse button with our right hand when typing, which occasionally triggered a right-click by mistake.
Keyboard
The Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 has a backlit keyboard with very little travel and haptic feedback. Even though the layout with the large keys scores a couple of extra points, the keyboard overall is not really suitable for regular work. Every key is almost equidistant to the next – only the arrow keys are bunched closer together. We tried to get used to the keyboard, but even after some time, typing on the convertible never felt comfortable. In addition to the spongy keys, the oversized clickpad also makes working more challenging. There is next to no space for the left hand to rest on and wrist recognition is far from perfect. We would recommend deactivating the touchpad using the shortcut FN+F5 when you have a lot of typing to do.
Touchpad
The size of the touchpad on the 2-in1 laptop by Samsung may appear impressive at first glance, but our trial soon showed that the clickpad is simply too big. At 7 inches, most users with averagely-sized hands will have difficulty using this touchpad. Reaching from the right, you hardly reach the center of the clickpad, which makes triggering a left click difficult without your wrist touching the touchpad. It's a shame – the clickpad would bre very good apart if it weren't for its size. It has a good feel, a quick response rate and should be durable thanks to its glass surface.
Stylus
Some Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 devices support inputs with a stylus. If this is the case, the S-Pen will be included in the scope of delivery. It is easy to use in combination with the 2-in-1 notebook thanks to its 4,096 pressure levels and button. The pen does not require batteries and is recharged through induction. It can be magnetically attached to the notebook in several areas.
Display - Dynamic AMOLED2X
The Galaxy Book3 Pro 360's Dynamic AMOLED2x display has a resolution of 2,880 x 1,800 pixels. At 16 inches and a size ratio of 16:10, this equates to 221 ppi. The corners of the display are slightly rounded with a radius of half a centimeter. You have to move very close to the display to perceive individual pixels. The OLED panel "only" has a brightness of 419.8 cd/m², but thanks to the endless contrast of OLED panels, the screen is easy to read even in direct sunlight. Surprisingly, the reflective display is not really a problem. OLED also means that this display does not have backlight bleeding or brightness deviations. Instead, there's the typical flickering caused by the line-by-line refresh of the display.
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Brightness Distribution: 98 %
Center on Battery: 348 cd/m²
Contrast: 204000:1 (Black: 0.002 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 2.27 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5, calibrated: 2.42
ΔE Greyscale 2.69 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
96.5% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
100% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
99.9% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.45
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P ATNA60CL02-0, AMOLED2X, 2880x1800, 16.00 | Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U BOE CQ NV156FHM-N4L, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60 | HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx BOE08A8, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60 | HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng AU Optronics AUO50A3, IPS, 3072x1920, 16.00 | MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 AU Optronics B16QAN02.N, IPS, 2560x1600, 16.00 | Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE AU Optronics AUOBD9E, , 2560x1600, 16.00 | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE Samsung ATNA33XC06-1, OLED, 1920x1080, 13.30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | -53% | -53% | -15% | -4% | -15% | 0% | |
| Display P3 Coverage | 99.9 | 40.1 -60% | 39.6 -60% | 75.6 -24% | 98.9 -1% | 75.75 -24% | 99.7 0% |
| sRGB Coverage | 100 | 58.5 -41% | 58.5 -41% | 100.2 0% | 100 0% | 100 0% | 100 0% |
| AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 96.5 | 41.3 -57% | 40.9 -58% | 77.2 -20% | 86.5 -10% | 76.51 -21% | 97.2 1% |
| Response Times | -8260% | -6780% | -7900% | -2100% | -5200% | -225% | |
| Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 0.5 | 45.2 ? -8940% | 43.6 ? -8620% | 52 ? -10300% | 13 ? -2500% | 37 ? -7300% | 2 ? -300% |
| Response Time Black / White * | 0.5 | 38.4 ? -7580% | 25.2 ? -4940% | 28 ? -5500% | 9 ? -1700% | 16 ? -3100% | 2 ? -300% |
| PWM Frequency | 240 | 59 ? -75% | |||||
| Screen | -1729% | -2016% | -1404% | -1571% | -1625% | 16% | |
| Brightness middle | 408 | 328.4 -20% | 297.8 -27% | 425 4% | 314 -23% | 411 1% | 373 -9% |
| Brightness | 412 | 307 -25% | 271 -34% | 406 -1% | 294 -29% | 364 -12% | 375 -9% |
| Brightness Distribution | 98 | 85 -13% | 81 -17% | 78 -20% | 89 -9% | 81 -17% | 98 0% |
| Black Level * | 0.002 | 0.3 -14900% | 0.35 -17400% | 0.24 -11900% | 0.28 -13900% | 0.295 -14650% | 0.001 50% |
| Contrast | 204000 | 1095 -99% | 851 -100% | 1771 -99% | 1121 -99% | 1393 -99% | 373000 83% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 2.27 | 5.05 -122% | 5.16 -127% | 5.8 -156% | 3.08 -36% | 1.73 24% | 3.34 -47% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 3.53 | 18.33 -419% | 19.76 -460% | 11.03 -212% | 5.49 -56% | 2.7 24% | 1.7 52% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 2.42 | 2.23 8% | 2.28 6% | 4.16 -72% | 0.88 64% | 1.18 51% | |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.69 | 1.9 29% | 2.2 18% | 7.57 -181% | 3.99 -48% | 1.26 53% | 2.55 5% |
| Gamma | 2.45 90% | 2.13 103% | 2.27 97% | 6600 0% | 2.3 96% | 2.35 94% | 2.24 98% |
| CCT | 6942 94% | 6588 99% | 6678 97% | 6219 105% | 6616 98% | 6751 96% | |
| Total Average (Program / Settings) | -3347% /
-2303% | -2950% /
-2276% | -3106% /
-2034% | -1225% /
-1311% | -2280% /
-1791% | -70% /
-39% |
* ... smaller is better
The Samsung Settings app allows you to make certain changes to the display settings. Our measurements of the display were all performed in the "vivid" (AMOLED native) mode. The DisplayP3 color space is covered almost entirely in this mode. Our test results showed good color space coverage in all three main color spaces and low color deviations. Our ICC profile (available for download in the info box above) only made minimal improvements to the grayscales.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0 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. » 0 % 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 | ||
| 0.5 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0 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. » 0 % 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 | 240 Hz |  | |
The display backlight flickers at 240 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 240 Hz is relatively low, so sensitive users will likely notice flickering and experience eyestrain at the stated brightness setting and below. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 17909 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured. | |||
The Dynamic AMOLED2X display's response rates cannot be measured precisely with our measurement tools and are in the middle three-digit microsecond range. However, our measurements are also influenced by the flickering of the display. On OLED devices, the image is typically updated one line at a time. Differences in brightness are displayed with a type of PWM. The black stripes (visible in the image below) move across the display within a frame and are made wider or narrower depending on the required brightness.
The AMOLED2x display has very stable viewing angles. Even from very wide angles, colors and brightness remain the same. Outdoors, reflections may impair readability, but it is easy to adjust the display to ensure good readability in most situations.
Performance – Raptor Lake offers no advantages
The Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 is available with an Intel Core i5-1340P and 8 GB of RAM, which is the configuration this review is based on, or with an Intel Core i7-1360P and 16 GB of RAM. The storage device can either be a 256-GB, 512-GB or 1-TB NVMe SSD. While we don't expect to see a big difference between the CPU performances of the Intel Core i5-1340P and the i7-1360P, the Intel Iris Xe with 96 EUs in the Core i7 is a lot more powerful than the Iris Xe with 80 EUs in the i5. If you are interested in using this notebook for 3D purposes, we would recommend upgrading to the i7 configuration.
Testing conditions
Some of the drivers installed on the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 were very out of date when we first received it. This had a negative impact on the notebook's performance. That is why we decided to update all of the notebook's Intel drivers via Intel DSA, which led to significant improvements in many applications and also stabilized the Wi-Fi connection.
Users can choose between various performance profiles in the Samsung Settings app or using the shortcut FN+F11. The available modes are High performance, Optimized, Silent and Calm. During operation, PL1 and PL2 are constantly monitored and adjusted to the system conditions. This can lead to performance dropping due to insufficient cooling, but it could also mean achieving better performance than what we measured if the conditions are ideal. The maximum values for long-term performance (PL1) and short-term performance (PL2) are 35 watts and 50 watts. In Silent mode, the processor's continuous power consumption remains at 10 watts.
The system performance benchmarks were carried out in the High performance mode. This has the same boost behavior as the Optimized mode. Boosted performance usually has a stronger impact on benchmark results and is also more relevant in everyday use, which is why we expect the difference in performance between these two modes to be relatively small.
Processor
Like its predecessor, the 1240P, the Intel Core i5-1340P is used in slim and light notebooks with limited cooling options. We would have expected Intel's newest generation of processors to offer significant improvements in efficiency. Unfortunately, we have not seen anything of the like while reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360. The Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE can serve as a direct comparison. This device has an Intel Core i5-1240P with a PL1 of 35 watts (like Samsung's convertible), but its boost performance is a lot higher at 65 watts. Other notebooks in our database have even greater differences between the preconfigured performance values. The previous generation's Galaxy Book devices, for example, had to make do with significantly lower performance levels.
In the end, all benchmarks paint a clear picture. If any, the Intel Core i5-1340P has no noteworthy advantages compared to the 1240P. The Galaxy Book3 and Acer Swift X are on par in all benchmarks, although the Raptor Lake may have a small efficiency advantage during short boost periods. It almost seems as if the only difference between the processor is its model number. It should also be noted, though, that the spread among mid-range processors can be quite high in some cases. Our Samsung test unit may just be a bad example.
Cinebench R15 Multi loop
Cinebench R23: Multi Core | Single Core
Cinebench R20: CPU (Multi Core) | CPU (Single Core)
Cinebench R15: CPU Multi 64Bit | CPU Single 64Bit
Blender: v2.79 BMW27 CPU
7-Zip 18.03: 7z b 4 | 7z b 4 -mmt1
Geekbench 5.5: Multi-Core | Single-Core
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2: 4k Preset
LibreOffice : 20 Documents To PDF
R Benchmark 2.5: Overall mean
| CPU Performance Rating | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Average of class Convertible | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Cinebench R23 / Multi Core | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (10660 - 11181, n=2) | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Average of class Convertible (616 - 18070, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Cinebench R23 / Single Core | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (1701 - 1719, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Average of class Convertible (307 - 1970, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| Cinebench R20 / CPU (Multi Core) | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (3974 - 4517, n=3) | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| Average of class Convertible (242 - 6954, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Cinebench R20 / CPU (Single Core) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (653 - 657, n=2) | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Average of class Convertible (116.8 - 755, n=65, last 2 years) | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| Cinebench R15 / CPU Multi 64Bit | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (1684 - 1828, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| Average of class Convertible (110.1 - 2889, n=67, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Cinebench R15 / CPU Single 64Bit | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (238 - 243, n=2) | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Average of class Convertible (68.6 - 287, n=65, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| Blender / v2.79 BMW27 CPU | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Average of class Convertible (193 - 3620, n=61, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (290 - 309, n=2) | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| 7-Zip 18.03 / 7z b 4 -mmt1 | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (5294 - 5340, n=2) | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Average of class Convertible (2046 - 6417, n=63, last 2 years) | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| Geekbench 5.5 / Multi-Core | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (9602 - 10439, n=2) | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average of class Convertible (663 - 14016, n=67, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Geekbench 5.5 / Single-Core | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (1714 - 1729, n=2) | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Average of class Convertible (319 - 1981, n=67, last 2 years) | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 / 4k Preset | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (12 - 12.8, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Average of class Convertible (0.61 - 20.1, n=65, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| LibreOffice / 20 Documents To PDF | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Average of class Convertible (42 - 223, n=63, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (42 - 46, n=2) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| R Benchmark 2.5 / Overall mean | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Average of class Convertible (0.4102 - 1.967, n=63, last 2 years) | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (0.502 - 0.514, n=2) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
* ... smaller is better
AIDA64: FP32 Ray-Trace | FPU Julia | CPU SHA3 | CPU Queen | FPU SinJulia | FPU Mandel | CPU AES | CPU ZLib | FP64 Ray-Trace | CPU PhotoWorxx
| Performance Rating | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P | |
| Average of class Convertible | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| AIDA64 / FP32 Ray-Trace | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (8327 - 8507, n=2) | |
| Average of class Convertible (109 - 25226, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Julia | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (42277 - 49719, n=2) | |
| Average of class Convertible (2644 - 106512, n=65, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| AIDA64 / CPU SHA3 | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (2046 - 2552, n=2) | |
| Average of class Convertible (121 - 4764, n=65, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| AIDA64 / CPU Queen | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (68033 - 80139, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Average of class Convertible (3256 - 120368, n=65, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| AIDA64 / FPU SinJulia | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average of class Convertible (549 - 14835, n=65, last 2 years) | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (5675 - 6671, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Mandel | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (20880 - 24409, n=2) | |
| Average of class Convertible (1420 - 56839, n=65, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| AIDA64 / CPU AES | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (41735 - 91493, n=2) | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Average of class Convertible (191 - 169089, n=65, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| AIDA64 / CPU ZLib | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (604 - 755, n=2) | |
| Average of class Convertible (61.4 - 1088, n=65, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| AIDA64 / FP64 Ray-Trace | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Average of class Convertible (59 - 13175, n=65, last 2 years) | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (4204 - 4512, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| AIDA64 / CPU PhotoWorxx | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (40640 - 45880, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Average of class Convertible (2185 - 52599, n=65, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
System Performance
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360's system performance is good, although our PCMark 10 benchmark results show the negative impact of the SSD, which can be slow in certain situations, and of the relatively small 8-GB RAM. The Crossmark benchmark results are better. Overall, the convertible provides enough performance for everyday use and a bit more. The 2-in-1 notebook has no problem supporting image processing and some other specialist software. Only 3D applications are limited due to the small Intel Iris Xe with 80 EUs. The graphics chip can only handle light applications. The use of programs that create extensive databases may also be limited due to the small RAM.
CrossMark: Overall | Productivity | Creativity | Responsiveness
| PCMark 10 / Score | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Average of class Convertible (1486 - 7963, n=60, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (4259 - 5576, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| PCMark 10 / Essentials | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average of class Convertible (3975 - 12059, n=60, last 2 years) | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (7904 - 10598, n=2) | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| PCMark 10 / Productivity | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| Average of class Convertible (2764 - 10800, n=60, last 2 years) | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (4777 - 6718, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| PCMark 10 / Digital Content Creation | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average of class Convertible (811 - 12360, n=60, last 2 years) | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (5554 - 6608, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| CrossMark / Overall | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (1579 - 1612, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Average of class Convertible (285 - 1912, n=60, last 2 years) | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| CrossMark / Productivity | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (1532 - 1548, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Average of class Convertible (310 - 1790, n=60, last 2 years) | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| CrossMark / Creativity | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (1652 - 1715, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average of class Convertible (252 - 2183, n=60, last 2 years) | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| CrossMark / Responsiveness | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (1511 - 1514, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Average of class Convertible (204 - 1868, n=60, last 2 years) | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated | 4092 points | |
| PCMark 10 Score | 4259 points | |
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| AIDA64 / Memory Copy | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (59206 - 69103, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Average of class Convertible (14439 - 95631, n=65, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Read | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (55913 - 60597, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Average of class Convertible (12706 - 87812, n=65, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Write | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (75061 - 88993, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Average of class Convertible (10177 - 93451, n=65, last 2 years) | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Latency | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Average Intel Core i5-1340P (95.4 - 112.1, n=2) | |
| Average of class Convertible (10.2 - 260, n=62, last 2 years) | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
* ... smaller is better
DPC latencies
Our standardized latency test, which involves opening several browser tabs to our website and other tasks, resulted in very high DPC latencies according to Latencymon. This means that the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 isn't suitable for real-time applications with the driver combination installed at the time of testing.
The problems continue in our YouTube 4K 60Hz test. The notebook skips almost 5 percent of frames in our one-minute test video, despite neither CPU nor GPU working to capacity according to the task manager.
| DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
* ... smaller is better
Storage devices
The WD PC SN740 NVMe SSD in the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro is fast enough for a convertible, but storage capacity could be a little more generous than the limited 256 GB.
* ... smaller is better
Disk Throttling: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8
Graphics
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 does not have a dedicated GPU, which means that the Intel Core i5-1340P's iGPU has to take care of everything connected to graphics. The Intel Iris Xe with 80 EUs can only handle simple 3D applications. The device achieves comparably good results in the 3DMark and Blender benchmarks that are significantly higher than the average for Core i5 notebooks. That said, almost all current comparison devices reach similar results.
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 6855 points | |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score | 21865 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Score | 4757 points | |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 1642 points | |
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* ... smaller is better
Gaming Performance
The Intel Iris Xe with 80 EUs even delivers some decent results in the area of gaming. It can display over 60 FPS for older games such as Dota 2 or GTA V. Current titles only support playable frame rates at the lowest quality settings. But if you prefer playing the classics, you may be quite happy with the Galaxy Book3 Pro.
The Galaxy Book3 can crash unexpectedly when playing certain games. While Strange Brigade, for example, runs smoothly even at high graphics settings, the benchmark always crashes at the same point with the same settings.
| The Witcher 3 - 1920x1080 Ultra Graphics & Postprocessing (HBAO+) | |
| Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U | |
| Average of class Convertible (8.5 - 123.3, n=60, last 2 years) | |
| HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | |
| GTA V (2015) | 93.4 | 79.2 | 15.3 | 7.2 | ||
| The Witcher 3 (2015) | 73 | 28 | 16 | 10 | ||
| Dota 2 Reborn (2015) | 119 | 88.3 | 55 | 50 | 18.7 | |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) | 40.8 | 22 | 8.88 | 7.48 | ||
| X-Plane 11.11 (2018) | 51.7 | 33.9 | 30.9 | 17 | ||
| Strange Brigade (2018) | 76.1 | 32.5 | ||||
| F1 22 (2022) | 0 game wont start |
Emissions – Quiet at all times
Noise emissions
The two fans can generate a relatively high air throughput at low speeds. This makes the convertible's cooling quite efficient despite its low build height. Most of the time, the two fans of Samsung's Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 either run at low speeds or not at all. The fans aren't that loud under full load. Less than 40 dB(A), measured from a distance of 15 cm from the notebook, is clearly audible, but only when you're in a quiet room. Mainly because the fans never generate high frequencies, the convertible manages to operate without any annoying background noise.
Noise Level
| Idle |
| 26 / 26 / 27 dB(A) |
| Load |
| 39.7 / 39.5 dB(A) |
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min:  , med:  , max:  Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance) environment noise: 26 dB(A) | ||
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1340P, WD PC SN740 256GB SDDPNQD-256G | Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U GeForce MX450, R7 5700U, Kingston OM8PDP3256B | HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx Vega 8, R7 5825U, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HBLU | HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-12700H, SK Hynix PC711 1TB HFS001TDE9X073N | Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE A370M, i5-1240P, Micron 3400 MTFDKBA512TFH 512GB | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1260P, Samsung PM991a MZVLQ256HBJD | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1135G7, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ256HAJD | |
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| Noise | 0% | 14% | -1% | 2% | 8% | 5% | |
| off / environment * | 26 | 23.3 10% | 22.7 13% | 26 -0% | 25 4% | 24.6 5% | 25 4% |
| Idle Minimum * | 26 | 23.3 10% | 22.7 13% | 26 -0% | 25 4% | 24.9 4% | 25 4% |
| Idle Average * | 26 | 27.6 -6% | 22.7 13% | 26 -0% | 25 4% | 24.9 4% | 25 4% |
| Idle Maximum * | 27 | 27.6 -2% | 22.7 16% | 26 4% | 26.4 2% | 24.9 8% | 25 7% |
| Load Average * | 39.7 | 40.6 -2% | 23.3 41% | 42.9 -8% | 36.5 8% | 33.8 15% | 32.7 18% |
| Load Maximum * | 39.5 | 43.2 -9% | 43.4 -10% | 39.1 1% | 43 -9% | 33.9 14% | 42 -6% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 40.5 | 43.4 | 42.9 |
* ... smaller is better
Temperature
We measured hotspots of 43 °C on the top and 44°C on the bottom of the Galaxy Book3 Pro 360. These areas are fairly small and other than that, the notebook's temperatures are largely within a tolerable range. The wrist rests feel relatively cool at 30°C, even under load. Due to the aluminum case, the few warm areas may still be perceived as uncomfortable.
Heatmaps
(±) 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 44.4 °C / 112 F, compared to the average of 36.8 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 25.5 °C / 78 F, compared to the device average of 30.2 °C / 86 F.
(±) Playing The Witcher 3, the average temperature for the upper side is 33.9 °C / 93 F, compared to the device average of 30.2 °C / 86 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 30.7 °C / 87.3 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.1 °C / 82.6 F (-2.6 °C / -4.7 F).
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P Intel Core i5-1340P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 | HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng Intel Core i7-12700H, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE Intel Core i5-1240P, Intel Arc A370M | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE Intel Core i7-1260P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE Intel Core i5-1135G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | |
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| Heat | 7% | 10% | 8% | -16% | -13% | 5% | |
| Maximum Upper Side * | 43.1 | 39.6 8% | 36.2 16% | 37.4 13% | 52 -21% | 43.9 -2% | 42.6 1% |
| Maximum Bottom * | 44.4 | 37.8 15% | 37.8 15% | 39.1 12% | 50.4 -14% | 53.4 -20% | 40.8 8% |
| Idle Upper Side * | 27.6 | 26.4 4% | 25.4 8% | 27.1 2% | 30 -9% | 30.7 -11% | 25.9 6% |
| Idle Bottom * | 27.1 | 26.8 1% | 26.6 2% | 26.3 3% | 32.4 -20% | 31.9 -18% | 26.1 4% |
* ... smaller is better
Stress test
In the stress test, we subject our test devices to Prime95 and FurMark for one hour. The Galaxy Book3 was able to maintain its performance during the entire stress test. The core temperatures did not rise above 81°C. We only noticed an anomaly in the battery voltage, which dropped by 0.5 volts during the one-hour test. This could indicate that the power supply is not rated adequately.
Speakers
The two tweeters and the two full-range speakers are directed downwards and deliver a relatively high volume as well as balanced mids. That said, the trebles are somewhat overemphasized at maximum volume and the lows are too weak. The device sounds balanced at medium volume.
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (88.1 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 17.9% lower than median
(-) | bass is not linear (15.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.6% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (6.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.4% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (13.4% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 14% of all tested devices in this class were better, 3% similar, 82% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 21%, worst was 57%
Compared to all devices tested
» 11% of all tested devices were better, 3% similar, 86% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (78.1 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 16.2% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 4.6% away from median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (8.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 1.7% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (16.3% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 24% of all tested devices in this class were better, 2% similar, 74% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 21%, worst was 57%
Compared to all devices tested
» 22% of all tested devices were better, 5% similar, 73% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (85.1 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 26% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (13.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.6% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (6.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 9.9% higher than median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (9.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (21.7% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 55% of all tested devices in this class were better, 10% similar, 35% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 21%, worst was 57%
Compared to all devices tested
» 56% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 36% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Energy Management – Efficient use of the 76-Wh battery
Power consumption
The test device's power consumption is above average in parts. While less than one watt in standby mode is a good value, the power consumption in idle mode ranges between a minimum of 6.4 watts and a maximum of 15.2 watts. Both rates are relatively high but can be explained by the OLED display. This display technology is generally considered to be less energy-efficient. We determined a maximum power consumption of 63 watts. The included USB-C power adapter can supply up to 65 watts and should thus be sufficiently sized. However, we observed that the battery voltage dropped slightly over the course of the stress test, which could indicate that the power supply doesn't always provide enough power.
| Off / Standby | 0.4 / 0.6 Watt |
| Idle | 6.4 / 7.7 / 15.2 Watt |
| Load |
52.7 / 63 Watt |
   
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| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, WD PC SN740 256GB SDDPNQD-256G, AMOLED2X, 2880x1800, 16.00 | Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U R7 5700U, GeForce MX450, Kingston OM8PDP3256B, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60 | HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx R7 5825U, Vega 8, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HBLU, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60 | HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng i7-12700H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, SK Hynix PC711 1TB HFS001TDE9X073N, IPS, 3072x1920, 16.00 | Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE i5-1240P, A370M, Micron 3400 MTFDKBA512TFH 512GB, , 2560x1600, 16.00 | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Samsung PM991a MZVLQ256HBJD, OLED, 1920x1080, 13.30 | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ256HAJD, OLED, 1920x1080, 15.60 | Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | Average of class Convertible | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 12% | 19% | -12% | -19% | 30% | 26% | 22% | 9% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 6.4 | 3.9 39% | 3.9 39% | 9 -41% | 5.7 11% | 4.5 30% | 4 37% | 4.46 ? 30% | 5.44 ? 15% |
| Idle Average * | 7.7 | 7.6 1% | 7.2 6% | 11.1 -44% | 8 -4% | 6.1 21% | 5.6 27% | 7.33 ? 5% | 8.27 ? -7% |
| Idle Maximum * | 15.2 | 11 28% | 7.3 52% | 16.4 -8% | 10.4 32% | 7.9 48% | 10.1 34% | 9.25 ? 39% | 10.8 ? 29% |
| Load Average * | 52.7 | 53.3 -1% | 46.7 11% | 38.3 27% | 74 -40% | 35 34% | 34.7 34% | 36.1 ? 31% | 46.7 ? 11% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 46 | 42.8 7% | 41.1 11% | 34.4 25% | 65 -41% | 33.3 28% | 34.7 25% | ||
| Load Maximum * | 63 | 64.9 -3% | 64.8 -3% | 82.5 -31% | 108.5 -72% | 51 19% | 63 -0% | 61.2 ? 3% | 65.4 ? -4% |
* ... smaller is better
Energy consumption Witcher 3 / stress test
Energy consumption with external screen
Battery life
The large 76-Wh battery enables the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 to browse the internet for up to 9.5 hours in the Wi-Fi web browsing test. The notebook even holds out for almost a whole day in standby mode. Thus, a long battery life is possible in everyday use and the notebook can even last two to three days without being plugged into a power outlet.
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 76 Wh | Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U R7 5700U, GeForce MX450, 56 Wh | HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx R7 5825U, Vega 8, 51 Wh | HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng i7-12700H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 83 Wh | Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE i5-1240P, A370M, 56 Wh | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 NP930QED-KA3DE i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 63 Wh | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15 NP950QDB-KC3DE i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 67 Wh | Average of class Convertible | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Runtime | -2% | -5% | -5% | -24% | 25% | 18% | -3% | |
| Reader / Idle | 1433 | 1009 -30% | 1198 -16% | 1233 -14% | 1547 8% | 1654 15% | 1112 ? -22% | |
| WiFi v1.3 | 579 | 664 15% | 612 6% | 630 9% | 583 1% | 580 0% | 679 17% | 564 ? -3% |
| Load | 105 | 113 8% | 100 -5% | 95 -10% | 54 -49% | 176 68% | 127 21% | 121.7 ? 16% |
| H.264 | 671 | 586 | 875 | 769 ? |
Pros
Cons
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 has an enormous display with almost perfect colors and an Intel Core i5 with a balanced performance. Its slim aluminum case gives the convertible an elegant appearance and still ensures good stability. Samsung has made use of the 16 inches to equip the device with an efficient cooler, which we have largely to thank for the device's decent performance. Still, the Intel Core i5-1340P in our test unit is rather disappointing compared to its predecessor. The real performance increase compared to the 1240P is very limited. Both processors achieve very similar performance levels in laptops with comparable TDP values such as the Acer Swift X SFX16-52G.
The large Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 also has to face up to certain problems and weaknesses. Some of them are related to its construction, others to questionable design choices. The display's rounded corners, for example, may create a harmonious look, but the Windows operating system simply isn't made for it. The oversized touchpad can be frustrating as it increases the potential for false inputs. Palm recognition would need to be perfect for this to work. The very flat keyboard is also impractical in the long run. The available port selection could be more generous, although our everyday experience confirms that two USB-C ports with ThunderBolt 4 and PowerDelivery combined with a USB-A and an HDMI port are usually enough. The very slim build is very important to the usability of the device as a convertible. Especially when used as a tablet, the 16-inch (~41 cm) 2-in-1 laptop does a good job.
Slim and powerful do go together! But the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 cannot tick all the boxes. The small changes in design have not benefited the series.
13mm. That clearly makes the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 the slimmest 16-inch convertible in our field of comparison. These 16-inch devices all charge a similar price of around 2,000 euros. This makes the MSI Summit E16 Flip, HPs Spectre x360 2-in-1 16 and the Asus ZenBook Flip 15 good alternatives if you need a more powerful device with a similar form factor but can live with a few more millimeters of thickness. Thanks to its dGPU, the non-convertible Acer Swift X SFX16 provides a lot more performance in 3D applications than the Galaxy Book3.
Price and availability
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 with a 16-inch display is currently available for $1400 on the Samsung website. Amazon doesn't currently carry the 2-in-1 version of the device, but you can purchase the Galaxy Book3 Pro with the same i5 processor for $1,550.
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P
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04/20/2023 v7
Marc Herter
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Transparency
The present review sample was made available to the author as a loan by the manufacturer or a shop for the purposes of review. The lender had no influence on this review, nor did the manufacturer receive a copy of this review before publication. There was no obligation to publish this review.
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