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Samsung Galaxy Book3 review: The Intel Core i5-1335U celebrates a solid premiere

The vanilla model. As the most affordable model in Samsung's 2023 range of laptops, the Galaxy Book3 comes with a brand-new Intel CPU. In our review, both the Intel Core i5-1335U as well as the entire laptop itself demonstrate what they are capable of in a duel with Galaxy Book3 variants and other 15.6-inch laptops.
Samsung Galaxy Book3 review

With the Galaxy Book3 series, Samsung has recently updated its laptop models to a new generation. Once again this year and in addition to the flagship Galaxy Book3 Ultra (normally around $2500 on Amazon) and the already reviewed Galaxy Book3 Pro (from around $1300 on Amazon), the range is rounded off by the vanilla model Galaxy Book3 for around $999.

In our review, the entry-level Galaxy's job is to prove how well it can fare compared to the sister models. Before us, we have the mid-spec variant of the 15.6-inch laptop with the NP750XFG-KA7DE configuration. The device is equipped with the Intel Core i5-1335U as well as the Iris Xe Graphics iGPU, 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.

The new Intel processor is also celebrating its premiere in the Galaxy Book3. So far, we haven't reviewed any other laptops with the Intel Core i5-1335U making a direct comparison somewhat futile. In addition to the 16-inch Galaxy Book3 Pro with an Intel Core i5-1340P and last year's Galaxy Book2 with an Intel Core i7-1260P, the 15.6-inch Huawei MateBook D 15 (2022) and LG Gram 15 (2022) are equipped with the same iGPU.

Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U (Galaxy Book3 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-1335U 10 x 0.9 - 4.6 GHz, 39 W PL2 / Short Burst, 23 W PL1 / Sustained, Raptor Lake-U
Graphics adapter
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs - 1.024 MB VRAM, Core: 1.250 MHz, Memory: 2128 MHz
Memory
16 GB 
, LPDDR4x Quad-Channel (On Board)
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, BOE 18 NE156FHM-NS0, IPS, glossy: no, 60 Hz
Mainboard
Intel Alder Lake-P PCH
Storage
Samsung PM991a MZ9LQ512HBLU-00BD1, 512 GB 
, 420 GB free
Soundcard
Intel Raptor Lake-P/U/H PCH - cAVS
Connections
4 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 0 USB 3.1 Gen2, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Combo Audio/Mic (3,5 mm), Card Reader: microSD
Networking
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.1
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 15.4 x 356.6 x 229.1 ( = 0.61 x 14.04 x 9.02 in)
Battery
54 Wh Lithium-Ion, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 12 h
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Camera
Webcam: 1
Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix 720p HD
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: no, 45 W USB-C PSU, Live Wallpaper, McAfee Live Safe (Trial), Samsung Gallery, Quick Search, Samsung Flow, Samsung Notes, Samsung Recovery, Samsung Settings, Studio Plus, Samsung Update, Second Screen, Samsung Pass, Quick Share, Private Share, Galaxy Book Experience, Galaxy , 24 Months Warranty
Weight
1.543 kg ( = 54.43 oz / 3.4 pounds), Power Supply: 146 g ( = 5.15 oz / 0.32 pounds)
Price
1.069 Euro
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Possible competitors compared

Rating
Date
Model
Weight
Height
Size
Resolution
Best Price
80.7 %
06/2023
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
i5-1335U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
1.5 kg15.4 mm15.60"1920x1080
86.2 %
11/2022
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
i5-1240P, A370M
1.8 kg21.3 mm16.00"2560x1600
85.9 %
12/2022
LG Gram 15Z90Q
i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
1.1 kg17.4 mm15.60"1920x1080
85.6 %
05/2023
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
1.6 kg12.5 mm16.00"2880x1800
84.2 %
03/2023
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
i5-1155G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
1.6 kg16 mm15.60"1920x1080
83.8 %
10/2022
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
R3 5300U, Vega 6
1.6 kg16.3 mm16.00"1280x1200
79.8 %
08/2022
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
i7-1260P, A350M
1.6 kg15 mm15.60"1920x1080

Case: A sleek laptop with a dark aluminum case

Samsung sells the Galaxy Book3 in the colors Mystic Silver and Graphite. We reviewed the sleek and understated dark gray variant. For its case material, Samsung has chosen high-quality aluminum which impressed us with its premium finish. However, this is clouded by the fact the device is a fingerprint magnet. 

The wide hinge has a smooth feel and helps ensure the laptop can be opened easily with one hand (albeit with a slight creaking noise) although this causes the case to vibrate.

Tipping the scales at a little over 1.5 kg, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 is a very light 15.6-inch device. Of course, in terms of mobility and class-leading stamina, it can't quite compete with the LG Gram but it still manages to leave quite a few other big competitors in its tracks. At 15.4 millimeters, the laptop's thickness is rather average and is in keeping with the other dimensions.

Size comparison

355 mm / 14 inch 243 mm / 9.57 inch 21.3 mm / 0.839 inch 1.8 kg3.9 lbs356 mm / 14 inch 223 mm / 8.78 inch 17.4 mm / 0.685 inch 1.1 kg2.45 lbs357 mm / 14.1 inch 230 mm / 9.06 inch 16 mm / 0.63 inch 1.6 kg3.54 lbs356.3 mm / 14 inch 248.6 mm / 9.79 inch 16.3 mm / 0.642 inch 1.6 kg3.53 lbs356.6 mm / 14 inch 229.1 mm / 9.02 inch 15.4 mm / 0.606 inch 1.5 kg3.4 lbs357 mm / 14.1 inch 229 mm / 9.02 inch 15 mm / 0.591 inch 1.6 kg3.48 lbs355.4 mm / 14 inch 250.4 mm / 9.86 inch 12.5 mm / 0.4921 inch 1.6 kg3.44 lbs297 mm / 11.7 inch 210 mm / 8.27 inch 1 mm / 0.03937 inch 5.7 g0.01257 lbs

Features: Thunderbolt is reserved for the Galaxy Book3 Pro

Samsung has reserved Thunderbolt 4 for the Pro and Ultra models. Instead, the Galaxy Book3 has to make do with four USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, half of which are Type-A and the other half being Type-C. One of the USB-C ports is used for power supply. A single HDMI port is available for an external display. The ports are split evenly and can be found on both sides of the device. They are also far enough apart to allow the use of standard plugs. 

Right: 1x microSD, 1x combined audio/mic (3.5 mm), 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Typ-A, 1x Kensington
Right: 1x microSD, 1x combined audio/mic (3.5 mm), 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Typ-A, 1x Kensington
Left: 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Typ-C, 1x HDMI, 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Typ-A
Left: 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Typ-C, 1x HDMI, 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Typ-A

SD Card Reader

In tests with our reference memory card, the AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60, the Samsung Galaxy Book3's built-in microSD card slot delivered poor everyday performance and lags significantly behind the current competition. Unfortunately, there are no improvements compared to the previous generation.

SD Card Reader
average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs)
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P
77 MB/s ∼100% +220%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
74.5 MB/s ∼97% +209%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60)
68 MB/s ∼88% +182%
Average of class Office
  (8 - 196.8, n=58, last 2 years)
56.5 MB/s ∼73% +134%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P (Angelbird AV Pro V60)
25.6 MB/s ∼33% +6%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60)
24.1 MB/s ∼31%
maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB)
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60)
89 MB/s ∼100% +237%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
85.5 MB/s ∼96% +224%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P
81.7 MB/s ∼92% +209%
Average of class Office
  (25.8 - 183.3, n=54, last 2 years)
65.3 MB/s ∼73% +147%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60)
26.4 MB/s ∼30%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P (Angelbird AV Pro V60)
26 MB/s ∼29% -2%

Communication

By contrast, the installed Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Wi-Fi module does its job really well. Compared to its peers, it sits at the top of the performance table and is well above average and ensures fast wireless communication. A wired alternative is not possible due to the absence of a LAN port.

Networking
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1649 (1353min - 1700max) MBit/s ∼100%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1648 (1595min - 1700max) MBit/s ∼100% 0%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
1619 (1559min - 1692max) MBit/s ∼98% -2%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
1514 (739min - 1618max) MBit/s ∼92% -8%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
1501 (1325min - 1644max) MBit/s ∼91% -9%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1309 (1167min - 1378max) MBit/s ∼79% -21%
Average Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
  (731 - 1715, n=52)
1294 MBit/s ∼78% -22%
Average of class Office
  (208 - 1793, n=61, last 2 years)
1151 MBit/s ∼70% -30%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
801 (746min - 831max) MBit/s ∼49% -51%
iperf3 receive AXE11000
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1720 (1676min - 1738max) MBit/s ∼100%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1665 (1642min - 1675max) MBit/s ∼97% -3%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
1648 (1435min - 1675max) MBit/s ∼96% -4%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
1640 (1605min - 1663max) MBit/s ∼95% -5%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
1529 (1477min - 1553max) MBit/s ∼89% -11%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1510 (1265min - 1555max) MBit/s ∼88% -12%
Average Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
  (390 - 1734, n=57)
1432 MBit/s ∼83% -17%
Average of class Office
  (351 - 1752, n=63, last 2 years)
1288 MBit/s ∼75% -25%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
939 (891min - 953max) MBit/s ∼55% -45%
iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
1623 (1172min - 1690max) MBit/s ∼100%
Average of class Office
  (685 - 1892, n=37, last 2 years)
1335 MBit/s ∼82%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1316 (964min - 1387max) MBit/s ∼81%
Average Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
  (745 - 1252, n=3)
993 MBit/s ∼61%
iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
1502 (1405min - 1524max) MBit/s ∼100%
Average of class Office
  (609 - 1762, n=38, last 2 years)
1443 MBit/s ∼96%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1347 (110min - 1519max) MBit/s ∼90%
Average Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
  (390 - 1670, n=3)
993 MBit/s ∼66%
050100150200250300350400450500550600650700750800850900950100010501100115012001250130013501400145015001550160016501700Tooltip
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211; iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1623 (1172-1690)
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200; iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1316 (964-1387)
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211; iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1501 (1405-1524)
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200; iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1470 (1193-1519)
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201; iperf3 transmit AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1649 (1353-1700)
LG Gram 15Z90Q Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211; iperf3 transmit AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1490 (739-1618)
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211; iperf3 transmit AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1619 (1559-1692)
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201; iperf3 transmit AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø801 (746-831)
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201; iperf3 transmit AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1648 (1595-1700)
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211; iperf3 transmit AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1501 (1325-1644)
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200; iperf3 transmit AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1309 (1167-1378)
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201; iperf3 receive AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1720 (1676-1738)
LG Gram 15Z90Q Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211; iperf3 receive AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1640 (1605-1663)
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211; iperf3 receive AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1528 (1477-1553)
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201; iperf3 receive AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø939 (891-953)
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201; iperf3 receive AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1664 (1642-1675)
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211; iperf3 receive AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1648 (1435-1675)
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200; iperf3 receive AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1509 (1265-1555)

Webcam

Samsung has fitted its laptop with an average-quality 720p HD webcam and a dual-array microphone. Colors are captured with very high deviations (Delta E: 27,5). The camera can also be used for Windows Hello.

ColorChecker
7.7 ∆E
15.2 ∆E
22.8 ∆E
19.8 ∆E
23.6 ∆E
17.3 ∆E
8.9 ∆E
27.5 ∆E
12 ∆E
17.2 ∆E
15.6 ∆E
16.8 ∆E
19 ∆E
16.5 ∆E
15.9 ∆E
11.5 ∆E
19.1 ∆E
25.3 ∆E
2.7 ∆E
13.1 ∆E
18.8 ∆E
19.3 ∆E
16.4 ∆E
8.6 ∆E
ColorChecker Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U: 16.28 ∆E min: 2.75 - max: 27.52 ∆E

Security

In addition to a Kensington Lock and TPM but offers no other security options such as a fingerprint sensor. Those are only available in the Pro version.

Accessories

Samsung has included a 45-watt USB-C power adapter with the Galaxy Book3. At under 150g, this is not only significantly lighter but also more flexible than classic chargers found with other laptops - an advantage when taking the device on the road. 

One additional benefit: In terms of packaging, Samsung has avoided using plastic. On top of this, optional accessories are also available in the form of covers, cases, input devices and more. 

Servicing

The four screws used to open the case can be found hidden in the corners of the attached feet. Internally, an additional M.2 SSD can be fitted, thanks to the additional free slot. The battery can also be swapped. In contrast, the RAM is non-removable. 

The Galaxy Book3's internals
The Galaxy Book3 internals
Fans and battery
Fans and battery
A free SSD slot (covered)
A free SSD slot (covered)

Guarantee

In Germany, Samsung offers the customary 24-month guarantee. The device can either be sent in for repair or the user can visit one of its local customer service plazas. 

Input devices: The Galaxy Book3 reveals some small weaknesses

Keyboard

Samsung has gone for a fully-fledged keyboard with a small numerical keypad. Apart from the half-sized arrow keys, at 16 x 16 mm, the normal keys are well-proportioned but feel a little spongy due to their short key travel. This results in a decent but not perfect, relatively quiet typing experience.

The F1 to F12 keys are home to the usual additional functions, for example, volume controls and display brightness. Samsung's various performance modes can also be selected here. By contrast, it's not possible to switch the keyboard backlighting on and off here. 

The keyboard with a narrow numerical pad
The keyboard with a narrow numerical pad
Large touchpad
Large touchpad

Touchpad

The 12 x 8.5 cm, decent-sized touchpad sits a touch to the left of the center of the case. Moving the mouse arrow and multitouch both work well for scrolling and similar functions, thanks to the touchpad's smooth surface. Unfortunately, clicking the non-separated buttons on the lower edge result in quite loud noises. This could be quite annoying in quiet environments such as a library. 

Display: Poor color reproduction but sufficiently bright for outdoor use

Pixel grid
Pixel grid
Minimal clouding and IPS glow (exaggerated illustration)
Minimal clouding and IPS glow (exaggerated illustration)

Samsung hasn't done itself any great favors by choosing a Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) panel. At just under 300 cd/m², it is just bright enough to be used outdoors, even in sunlight, (see photos below) thanks to its matte surface. However, the backlighting could be somewhat more even. 

This BOE panel usually lags behind the competition. Amongst other things, this fact applies to the contrast as well as the color reproduction which shows weaknesses in terms of its color space coverage as well as a high Delta E value. However, the latter can be improved considerably by calibration. 

A positive aspect is the relatively low response times as well as the fact that PWM flickering is completely absent. Also, clouding and IPS glow are quite inconspicuous, with the display only showing slight traces of these phenomena. 

313
cd/m²
299
cd/m²
293
cd/m²
295
cd/m²
308
cd/m²
284
cd/m²
261
cd/m²
285
cd/m²
275
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
BOE 18 NE156FHM-NS0
X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 313 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 290.3 cd/m² Minimum: 7 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 83 %
Center on Battery: 308 cd/m²
Contrast: 725:1 (Black: 0.425 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 5.27 | 0.55-29.43 Ø5.1, calibrated: 2.58
ΔE Greyscale 6.38 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
44.6% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
65.03% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
43.17% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.4
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
BOE 18 NE156FHM-NS0, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
LG Gram 15Z90Q
LG LP156WFC-SPZ2 (LGD0706), IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Samsung ATNA60CL03-0, AMOLED, 2880x1800, 16.00
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
BOE CQ TV156FHM-NH1 , IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
NE156FHM-NS0, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
AU Optronics AUOBD9E, , 2560x1600, 16.00
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
LG Display LP160WU1-SPH1, IPS, 1280x1200, 16.00
Display
46%
101%
-6%
15%
67%
-16%
Display P3 Coverage
43.17
63.5
47%
99.7
131%
40.7
-6%
49.6
15%
75.75
75%
36
-17%
sRGB Coverage
65.03
95
46%
100
54%
60.6
-7%
74.8
15%
100
54%
55
-15%
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage
44.6
65.1
46%
97
117%
42
-6%
51.3
15%
76.51
72%
37
-17%
Response Times
-110%
86%
25%
-95%
-65%
-123%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% *
20 ?(3, 17)
48.4 ?(21.6, 26.8)
-142%
2 ?(1, 1)
90%
10 ?(5, 5)
50%
32.3 ?(14.8, 17.5)
-62%
37 ?(17, 20)
-85%
38 ?(19, 19)
-90%
Response Time Black / White *
11 ?(2, 9)
19.6 ?(8, 11.6)
-78%
2 ?(1, 1)
82%
11 ?(3, 8)
-0%
25 ?(13.3, 11.7)
-127%
16 ?(6, 10)
-45%
28 ?(16, 12)
-155%
PWM Frequency
6000 ?(100)
Screen
46%
451%
17%
8%
52%
10%
Brightness middle
308
420
36%
412
34%
291
-6%
337
9%
411
33%
299
-3%
Brightness
290
399
38%
412
42%
271
-7%
325
12%
364
26%
270
-7%
Brightness Distribution
83
88
6%
98
18%
82
-1%
89
7%
81
-2%
85
2%
Black Level *
0.425
0.32
25%
0.015
96%
0.18
58%
0.4
6%
0.295
31%
0.265
38%
Contrast
725
1313
81%
27467
3689%
1617
123%
843
16%
1393
92%
1128
56%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
5.27
2.51
52%
2.34
56%
4.99
5%
4.7
11%
1.73
67%
4.57
13%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
16.43
6.64
60%
3.34
80%
17.99
-9%
15.7
4%
2.7
84%
8.92
46%
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated *
2.58
0.89
66%
2.95
-14%
4.21
-63%
2.8
-9%
1.18
54%
5.02
-95%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
6.38
3.3
48%
2.78
56%
2.98
53%
5.4
15%
1.26
80%
3.8
40%
Gamma
2.4 92%
2.052 107%
2.5 88%
2.37 93%
2.07 106%
2.35 94%
2.6 85%
CCT
7784 84%
6921 94%
6879 94%
7045 92%
7727 84%
6616 98%
6142 106%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
-6% / 24%
213% / 324%
12% / 13%
-24% / -5%
18% / 38%
-43% / -15%

* ... smaller is better


CalMAN - Color Checker
CalMAN - Color Checker
CalMAN - gray scales
CalMAN - gray scales
CalMAN - color saturation
CalMAN - color saturation
CalMAN - Color Checker (calibrated)
CalMAN - Color Checker (calibrated)
CalMAN - gray scales (calibrated)
CalMAN - gray scales (calibrated)
CalMAN - color saturation (calibrated)
CalMAN - color saturation (calibrated)


Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
11 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 2 ms rise
↘ 9 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 22 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (21.9 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
20 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 3 ms rise
↘ 17 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.25 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 25 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (34.6 ms).

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM not detected

In comparison: 54 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 19003 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.

The Samsung Galaxy Book3 looks good in the sun...
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 looks good in the sun...
...as well as the shade.
...as well as the shade.
The IPS panel's stable viewing angles
The IPS panel's stable viewing angles

Performance: A mid-range Raptor Lake-U shows what it can do

The Samsung Galaxy Book3 presented here is equipped with an Intel Core i5-1335U processor. The manufacturer has opted against implementing a dedicated graphics card and, instead, has gone for Intel Iris Xe Graphics. This configuration includes 16 GB of LPDDR4x RAM (non-replaceable) running at 2133 MHz with quad-channel operation and a 512 GB NVMe SSD.

Samsung also offers the Galaxy Book3 in other configurations. The spectrum ranges from an Intel Core i3-1315U with Intel UHD Graphics and 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM up to an Intel Core i7-1355U with Intel Iris Xe and 16 GB of RAM.

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HWiNFO64
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
GPU-Z
GPU-Z

Test conditions

Samsung app settings
Samsung app settings

The performance measurements were made by selecting (if not otherwise stated) the "High Performance" mode using the Samsung settings app as well as the Windows "Best Performance" setting. Using these settings, the CPU clock levels off at 39 W PL2 and 23 W PL1 (dynamic).

Alternatively, "Optimized", "Quiet" and "Silent" modes can also be selected in Samsung's own app with the quieter fan resulting in significantly reduced performance ("Silent" mode: PL1: 25 W; PL2: 6). The switch between the performance levels is done either via the app or by using the key combination "Fn" + "F11".

Processor

The integrated Core i5-1335U originates from Intel's Raptor Lake-U series and is based on the Alder Lake architecture. The chip used here has two performance cores and eight efficiency cores. It is designed for mid-range laptops and supports 12 threads thanks to the hyper-threading of the P-cores. The P-core's clock speed sits between 1.3 to 4.6 GHz and the E-cores at 0.9 to 3.4 GHz, making it around 200 and 100 MHz faster than the i5-1235U from the previous Intel generation, respectively.

Samsung doesn't fully take advantage of the processor's potential. In our benchmarks, it had to narrowly admit defeat to the Galaxy Book2. However, last year we reviewed the predecessor with its more powerful i7-1260P. Nevertheless, it does enough to warrant being ahead of the Acer Swift X SFX16 and also the LG Gram 15Z90Q whose i5-1240P processor offers more cores but is tuned rather conservatively due to the battery life. The gap to the Galaxy Book3 Pro with its i5-1340P sits at an average of 10 to 20 percent.

In the Cinebench 15 endurance test, the integrated i5-1335U performed consistently over time but dropped slightly again towards the end. Using Samsung's "Quiet" mode setting, the performance dropped by around 15 percent according to Cinebench. Also, in battery mode, around 85 percent power is available using Windows "Balanced" mode.

Cinebench R15 Multi continuous test

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Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U Intel Core i5-1335U: Ø1259 (1080.88-1547.27)
LG Gram 15Z90Q Intel Core i5-1240P: Ø974 (718.44-1478.52)
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 Intel Core i5-1340P: Ø1457 (1291.45-1828.74)
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ Intel Core i5-1155G7: Ø867 (842.3-890.35)
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15 Intel Core i7-1260P: Ø1115 (963.74-1308.56)
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE Intel Core i5-1240P: Ø1516 (1391.21-1858.82)
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G AMD Ryzen 3 5300U: Ø749 (726.74-795.75)
CPU Performance Rating: Percent
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 5.2 - 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
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P
86.3 pt ∼86%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P
83.3 pt ∼83%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P
79.7 pt ∼80%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U
76 pt ∼76%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
 
72.4 pt ∼72%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P
67 pt ∼67%
Average of class Office
 
56.9 pt ∼57%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7
56.2 pt ∼56%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G -2!
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
40.5 pt ∼41%
Cinebench R23 / Multi Core
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P
11427 Points ∼100% +28%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P
11181 Points ∼98% +25%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P
10278 Points ∼90% +15%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U
8915 Points ∼78%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P
8337 Points ∼73% -6%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (6957 - 9438, n=6)
8254 Points ∼72% -7%
Average of class Office
  (830 - 14919, n=129, last 2 years)
6755 Points ∼59% -24%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7
5791 Points ∼51% -35%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
4772 (4564.04min - 4772.47max) Points ∼42% -46%
Cinebench R23 / Single Core
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P
1778 Points ∼100% +6%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P
1719 Points ∼97% +2%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U
1685 Points ∼95%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (1565 - 1733, n=6)
1672 Points ∼94% -1%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P
1600 Points ∼90% -5%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P
1501 Points ∼84% -11%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7
1362 Points ∼77% -19%
Average of class Office
  (321 - 1995, n=127, last 2 years)
1361 Points ∼77% -19%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
1102 Points ∼62% -35%
Cinebench R20 / CPU (Multi Core)
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P
4517 Points ∼100% +32%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P
4365 Points ∼97% +28%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P
3947 Points ∼87% +16%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U
3415 Points ∼76%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (2922 - 3669, n=6)
3286 Points ∼73% -4%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P
3175 Points ∼70% -7%
Average of class Office
  (323 - 5790, n=129, last 2 years)
2611 Points ∼58% -24%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7
2273 Points ∼50% -33%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
1883 Points ∼42% -45%
Cinebench R20 / CPU (Single Core)
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P
680 Points ∼100% +6%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P
653 Points ∼96% +2%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U
643 Points ∼95%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (595 - 660, n=6)
637 Points ∼94% -1%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P
631 Points ∼93% -2%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P
572 Points ∼84% -11%
Average of class Office
  (114 - 764, n=129, last 2 years)
523 Points ∼77% -19%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7
521 Points ∼77% -19%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
431 Points ∼63% -33%
Cinebench R15 / CPU Multi 64Bit
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P
1859 (1391.21min - 1858.82max) Points ∼100% +20%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P
1828 Points ∼98% +18%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U
1547 (1080.88min - 1547.27max) Points ∼83%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P
1479 (718.44min - 1478.52max) Points ∼80% -4%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (1277 - 1547, n=6)
1468 Points ∼79% -5%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P
1309 (963.74min - 1308.56max) Points ∼70% -15%
Average of class Office
  (160.8 - 2492, n=128, last 2 years)
1186 Points ∼64% -23%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7
890 (842.3min - 890.35max) Points ∼48% -42%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
832 Points ∼45% -46%
Cinebench R15 / CPU Single 64Bit
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P
244 Points ∼100% +2%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U
240 Points ∼98%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P
238 Points ∼98% -1%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (222 - 248, n=6)
236 Points ∼97% -2%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P
235 Points ∼96% -2%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7
211 Points ∼86% -12%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P
209 Points ∼86% -13%
Average of class Office
  (82.6 - 284, n=125, last 2 years)
205 Points ∼84% -15%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
166 Points ∼68% -31%
Blender / v2.79 BMW27 CPU
Average of class Office
  (215 - 3895, n=130, last 2 years)
667 Seconds * ∼100% -84%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
617 Seconds * ∼93% -70%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7
536 Seconds * ∼80% -48%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P
477 Seconds * ∼72% -32%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (362 - 598, n=6)
446 Seconds * ∼67% -23%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U
362 Seconds * ∼54%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P
359 Seconds * ∼54% +1%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P
311 Seconds * ∼47% +14%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P
290 Seconds * ∼43% +20%
7-Zip 18.03 / 7z b 4
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P
46027 MIPS ∼100% +20%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P
44778 MIPS ∼97% +16%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P
41297 MIPS ∼90% +7%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U
38513 MIPS ∼84%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (25012 - 38513, n=6)
33468 MIPS ∼73% -13%
Average of class Office
  (4226 - 61303, n=129, last 2 years)
29476 MIPS ∼64% -23%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P
28108 MIPS ∼61% -27%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7
25203 MIPS ∼55% -35%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
19170 MIPS ∼42% -50%
7-Zip 18.03 / 7z b 4 -mmt1
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P
5435 MIPS ∼100% +4%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P
5294 MIPS ∼97% +2%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (5063 - 5458, n=6)
5226 MIPS ∼96% 0%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U
5215 MIPS ∼96%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P
5002 MIPS ∼92% -4%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P
4847 MIPS ∼89% -7%
Average of class Office
  (2059 - 6687, n=130, last 2 years)
4796 MIPS ∼88% -8%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7
4603 MIPS ∼85% -12%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
3755 MIPS ∼69% -28%
Geekbench 5.2 - 5.5 / Multi-Core
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P
10439 Points ∼100% +30%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P
10112 Points ∼97% +26%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P
8747 Points ∼84% +9%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (7856 - 8618, n=6)
8095 Points ∼78% +1%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U
8044 Points ∼77%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P
7270 Points ∼70% -10%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7
5761 Points ∼55% -28%
Average of class Office
  (1018 - 11744, n=128, last 2 years)
5729 Points ∼55% -29%
Geekbench 5.2 - 5.5 / Single-Core
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P
1745 Points ∼100% +4%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P
1714 Points ∼98% +3%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (1640 - 1700, n=6)
1674 Points ∼96% 0%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U
1672 Points ∼96%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P
1658 Points ∼95% -1%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P
1598 Points ∼92% -4%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7
1461 Points ∼84% -13%
Average of class Office
  (594 - 1974, n=128, last 2 years)
1392 Points ∼80% -17%
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 / 4k Preset
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P
12.8 fps ∼100% +28%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P
12.5 fps ∼98% +25%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P
11.5 fps ∼90% +15%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U
10 fps ∼78%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (6.55 - 10.7, n=6)
9.05 fps ∼71% -9%
Average of class Office
  (0.63 - 17, n=129, last 2 years)
7.87 fps ∼61% -21%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P
7.77 fps ∼61% -22%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7
7.55 fps ∼59% -24%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
5.87 fps ∼46% -41%
LibreOffice / 20 Documents To PDF
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
77.1 s * ∼100% -65%
Average of class Office
  (23.6 - 210, n=129, last 2 years)
57.9 s * ∼75% -24%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P
53.6 s * ∼70% -15%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7
51.4 s * ∼67% -10%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (45 - 56, n=6)
50 s * ∼65% -7%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P
47.2 s * ∼61% -1%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U
46.6 s * ∼60%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P
43.5 s * ∼56% +7%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P
42 s * ∼54% +10%
R Benchmark 2.5 / Overall mean
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
0.664 sec * ∼100% -32%
Average of class Office
  (0.4244 - 2.07, n=130, last 2 years)
0.63 sec * ∼95% -25%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7
0.616 sec * ∼93% -22%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P
0.559 sec * ∼84% -11%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P
0.533 sec * ∼80% -6%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U
0.503 sec * ∼76%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (0.4892 - 0.516, n=6)
0.503 sec * ∼76% -0%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P
0.502 sec * ∼76% -0%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P
0.4687 sec * ∼71% +7%

* ... smaller is better

Cinebench R10 Shading 64Bit
11984 Points
Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 64Bit
62930 Points
Cinebench R10 Rendering Single CPUs 64Bit
13680 Points
Cinebench R10 Shading 32Bit
11807
Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit
40266
Cinebench R10 Rendering Single 32Bit
9351
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 32Bit
2.57 Points
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 32Bit
15.42 Points
Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 32Bit
74.05 fps
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64Bit
2.97 Points
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64Bit
18.94 Points
Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64Bit
77.06 fps
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
240 Points
Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit
97.8 %
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit
91.2 fps
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
1547 Points
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Performance Rating
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
96.4 pt ∼96%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P, A370M
90.8 pt ∼91%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
75.4 pt ∼75%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
74.3 pt ∼74%
Average of class Office
 
69.7 pt ∼70%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
68.2 pt ∼68%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
 
68.1 pt ∼68%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P, A350M
65.3 pt ∼65%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G -1!
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U, Vega 6
56.5 pt ∼57%
AIDA64 / FP32 Ray-Trace
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P, A370M
9570 KRay/s ∼100% +27%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
8507 KRay/s ∼89% +13%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
7751 KRay/s ∼81% +3%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
7525 KRay/s ∼79%
Average of class Office
  (109 - 24250, n=129, last 2 years)
7244 KRay/s ∼76% -4%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (5665 - 7778, n=6)
6668 KRay/s ∼70% -11%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
6045 KRay/s ∼63% -20%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P, A350M
5722 KRay/s ∼60% -24%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U, Vega 6
3612 KRay/s ∼38% -52%
AIDA64 / FPU Julia
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
49719 Points ∼100% +29%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P, A370M
48144 Points ∼97% +25%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
38538 Points ∼78%
Average of class Office
  (3414 - 101262, n=129, last 2 years)
38036 Points ∼77% -1%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
35070 Points ∼71% -9%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (30724 - 40111, n=6)
34672 Points ∼70% -10%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U, Vega 6
33606 Points ∼68% -13%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
33150 Points ∼67% -14%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P, A350M
16379 Points ∼33% -57%
AIDA64 / CPU SHA3
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
2552 MB/s ∼100% +26%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P, A370M
2323 MB/s ∼91% +15%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
2201 MB/s ∼86% +9%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
2018 MB/s ∼79%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (1605 - 2054, n=6)
1811 MB/s ∼71% -10%
Average of class Office
  (125 - 4418, n=128, last 2 years)
1756 MB/s ∼69% -13%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
1735 MB/s ∼68% -14%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P, A350M
1194 MB/s ∼47% -41%
AIDA64 / CPU Queen
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
80139 Points ∼100% +32%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P, A350M
73100 Points ∼91% +21%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
69120 Points ∼86% +14%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P, A370M
63630 Points ∼79% +5%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
60626 Points ∼76%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (56251 - 60992, n=6)
59757 Points ∼75% -1%
Average of class Office
  (3308 - 113016, n=129, last 2 years)
59607 Points ∼74% -2%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
52180 Points ∼65% -14%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U, Vega 6
51411 Points ∼64% -15%
AIDA64 / FPU SinJulia
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U, Vega 6
6687 Points ∼100% +35%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
6671 Points ∼100% +35%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P, A370M
6307 Points ∼94% +27%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P, A350M
6261 Points ∼94% +26%
Average of class Office
  (404 - 14169, n=129, last 2 years)
5896 Points ∼88% +19%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
5001 Points ∼75% +1%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
4950 Points ∼74%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
4578 Points ∼68% -8%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (4152 - 5008, n=6)
4517 Points ∼68% -9%
AIDA64 / FPU Mandel
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
24409 Points ∼100% +28%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P, A370M
23992 Points ∼98% +25%
Average of class Office
  (1864 - 54003, n=129, last 2 years)
20449 Points ∼84% +7%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
19683 Points ∼81% +3%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
19131 Points ∼78%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U, Vega 6
17564 Points ∼72% -8%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (14698 - 19501, n=6)
16854 Points ∼69% -12%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
16636 Points ∼68% -13%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P, A350M
11903 Points ∼49% -38%
AIDA64 / CPU AES
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
91493 MB/s ∼100% +131%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
76866 MB/s ∼84% +94%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P, A370M
48102 MB/s ∼53% +21%
Average of class Office
  (189 - 107331, n=129, last 2 years)
46038 MB/s ∼50% +16%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (33118 - 65997, n=6)
41459 MB/s ∼45% +5%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P, A350M
41262 MB/s ∼45% +4%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
39602 MB/s ∼43%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
36465 MB/s ∼40% -8%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U, Vega 6
19307 MB/s ∼21% -51%
AIDA64 / CPU ZLib
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P, A370M
811 MB/s ∼100% +27%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
755 MB/s ∼93% +19%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P, A350M
678 MB/s ∼84% +6%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
637 MB/s ∼79%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (378 - 637, n=6)
545 MB/s ∼67% -14%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
510 MB/s ∼63% -20%
Average of class Office
  (67.6 - 987, n=129, last 2 years)
452 MB/s ∼56% -29%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
421 MB/s ∼52% -34%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U, Vega 6
374 MB/s ∼46% -41%
AIDA64 / FP64 Ray-Trace
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P, A370M
5111 KRay/s ∼100% +27%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
4204 KRay/s ∼82% +4%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
4071 KRay/s ∼80% +1%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
4031 KRay/s ∼79%
Average of class Office
  (59 - 12755, n=129, last 2 years)
3880 KRay/s ∼76% -4%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (2878 - 4128, n=6)
3506 KRay/s ∼69% -13%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P, A350M
3333 KRay/s ∼65% -17%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U, Vega 6
3199 KRay/s ∼63% -21%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
3137 KRay/s ∼61% -22%
AIDA64 / CPU PhotoWorxx
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Core i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
45880 MPixel/s ∼100% +12%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Core i5-1240P, A370M
43661 MPixel/s ∼95% +6%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Core i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
42613 MPixel/s ∼93% +4%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Core i5-1335U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
41123 MPixel/s ∼90%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Core i7-1260P, A350M
39374 MPixel/s ∼86% -4%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U
  (24428 - 41123, n=6)
36086 MPixel/s ∼79% -12%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Core i5-1155G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
33302 MPixel/s ∼73% -19%
Average of class Office
  (2193 - 48177, n=129, last 2 years)
21775 MPixel/s ∼47% -47%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U, Vega 6
16913 MPixel/s ∼37% -59%
Blender - v3.3 Classroom CPU
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000), AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
1170 Seconds * ∼100% -73%
Average of class Office
  (345 - 3786, n=85, last 2 years)
1003 Seconds * ∼86% -48%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, Intel Core i5-1155G7
979 Seconds * ∼84% -45%
Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
  (463 - 3047, n=39)
970 Seconds * ∼83% -43%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, Intel Core i5-1240P
883 Seconds * ∼75% -31%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, Intel Core i5-1335U
676 Seconds * ∼58%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
Intel Arc A350M, Intel Core i7-1260P
636 Seconds * ∼54% +6%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, Intel Core i5-1340P
559 Seconds * ∼48% +17%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
Intel Arc A370M, Intel Core i5-1240P
552 Seconds * ∼47% +18%

* ... smaller is better

System performance

When it comes to the system's performance, our review device fared well in PCMark 10 benchmarks even when compared to more powerfully specced laptops. There were also no negative effects present when using the device to undertake work-related tasks. Therefore, this ensures the user can expect smooth performance when using either Office or internet-based applications.

PCMark 10 / Score
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
A370M, i5-1240P, Micron 3400 MTFDKBA512TFH 512GB
5898 Points ∼100% +11%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1340P, WD PC SN740 256GB SDDPNQD-256G
5576 Points ∼95% +5%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
A350M, i7-1260P, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HBLU
5486 Points ∼93% +3%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
  (5103 - 5600, n=6)
5344 Points ∼91% +1%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1335U, Samsung PM991a MZ9LQ512HBLU-00BD1
5314 Points ∼90%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1155G7, 511BS0512HB-TX01
5095 Points ∼86% -4%
Average of class Office
  (2325 - 6741, n=109, last 2 years)
5057 Points ∼86% -5%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1240P, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL21T0HCLR
4992 Points ∼85% -6%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
Vega 6, R3 5300U, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HBLU
4299 Points ∼73% -19%
PCMark 10 / Essentials
Average Intel Core i5-1335U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
  (9828 - 11912, n=6)
10640 Points ∼100% +8%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1340P, WD PC SN740 256GB SDDPNQD-256G
10598 Points ∼100% +8%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
A370M, i5-1240P, Micron 3400 MTFDKBA512TFH 512GB
10039 Points ∼94% +2%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
A350M, i7-1260P, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HBLU
9997 Points ∼94% +2%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1155G7, 511BS0512HB-TX01
9853 Points ∼93% 0%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1335U, Samsung PM991a MZ9LQ512HBLU-00BD1
9828 Points ∼92%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1240P, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL21T0HCLR
9660 Points ∼91% -2%
Average of class Office
  (5095 - 20841, n=109, last 2 years)
9573 Points ∼90% -3%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
Vega 6, R3 5300U, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HBLU
7903 Points ∼74% -20%
PCMark 10 / Productivity
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
A370M, i5-1240P, Micron 3400 MTFDKBA512TFH 512GB
7315 Points ∼100% +6%
Average of class Office
  (3053 - 9624, n=109, last 2 years)
7077 Points ∼97% +3%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
  (6626 - 7191, n=6)
6895 Points ∼94% 0%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1335U, Samsung PM991a MZ9LQ512HBLU-00BD1
6874 Points ∼94%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1340P, WD PC SN740 256GB SDDPNQD-256G
6718 Points ∼92% -2%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
A350M, i7-1260P, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HBLU
6714 Points ∼92% -2%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
Vega 6, R3 5300U, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HBLU
6596 Points ∼90% -4%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1155G7, 511BS0512HB-TX01
6549 Points ∼90% -5%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1240P, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL21T0HCLR
6118 Points ∼84% -11%
PCMark 10 / Digital Content Creation
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
A370M, i5-1240P, Micron 3400 MTFDKBA512TFH 512GB
7583 Points ∼100% +26%
Samsung Galaxy Book2 15
A350M, i7-1260P, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HBLU
6677 Points ∼88% +11%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1340P, WD PC SN740 256GB SDDPNQD-256G
6608 Points ∼87% +10%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1335U, Samsung PM991a MZ9LQ512HBLU-00BD1
6029 Points ∼80%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
  (5361 - 6029, n=6)
5722 Points ∼75% -5%
LG Gram 15Z90Q
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1240P, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL21T0HCLR
5713 Points ∼75% -5%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1155G7, 511BS0512HB-TX01
5583 Points ∼74% -7%
Average of class Office
  (1912 - 8299, n=109, last 2 years)
5305 Points ∼70% -12%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
Vega 6, R3 5300U, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HBLU
4136 Points ∼55% -31%
CrossMark / Overall
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1340P, WD PC SN740 256GB SDDPNQD-256G
1579 Points ∼100% +9%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
  (1449 - 1599, n=6)
1494 Points ∼95% +3%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 15, Core i5-1335U
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1335U, Samsung PM991a MZ9LQ512HBLU-00BD1
1450 Points ∼92%
Acer Swift X SFX16-52G-52VE
A370M, i5-1240P, Micron 3400 MTFDKBA512TFH 512GB
1414 Points ∼90% -2%
Huawei MateBook D 15 2023-53013BSJ
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1155G7, 511BS0512HB-TX01
1381 Points ∼87% -5%
Average of class Office
  (440 - 1794, n=97, last 2 years)
1245 Points ∼79% -14%
LG Ultra-PC 16 16U70Q-G.AR36G
Vega 6, R3 5300U, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HBLU
935 Points ∼59% -36%
CrossMark / Productivity
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1340P, WD PC SN740 256GB SDDPNQD-256G
1532 Points ∼100% +7%
Average Intel Core i5-1335U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
  (1428 - 1638, n=6)
1481 Points