Microsoft Surface Go 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
The Verdict
These two devices target completely different use cases. Surface Go 4 is an ultraportable tablet-laptop hybrid weighing just 1.22 pounds with a compact 10.5-inch touchscreen, ideal for note-taking and light productivity on the move. Galaxy Book4 360 is a full-featured 15.6-inch convertible laptop at 3.6 pounds with a vibrant 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED display, offering significantly more processing power through its 16-core Intel Core Ultra 7 processor versus Go 4's modest Intel N200. Storage differences are substantial: Galaxy Book4 provides 512GB NVMe compared to Go 4's limited 128GB UFS. Battery performance favors Galaxy Book4 with 68Wh capacity delivering up to 14 hours versus Go 4's 28Wh for 12.5 hours. Galaxy Book4 includes dual Thunderbolt ports, HDMI, and dual USB-A connections while Go 4 offers minimal connectivity with just one USB-C and SD card slot. Pricing reflects capability disparities at $1,349 versus $579. Go 4 excels for portability and casual computing; Galaxy Book4 suits professionals needing serious multitasking, content creation, and multimedia performance. Budget-conscious buyers should choose Go 4 for ultraportability, while those prioritizing power and screen real estate should invest in Galaxy Book4.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Microsoft Surface Go 4 if…
- →Ultra-portable at 1.22 lbs — lightest Windows tablet/laptop
- →Windows 11 Pro included — enterprise-ready out of the box
- →Surface Pen and Type Cover support for versatile use
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 if…
- →Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
- →Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
- →Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Go 4
Pros
- Ultra-portable at 1.22 lbs — lightest Windows tablet/laptop
- Windows 11 Pro included — enterprise-ready out of the box
- Surface Pen and Type Cover support for versatile use
- PixelSense touchscreen with excellent touch and pen accuracy
- microSD slot for expandable storage
Cons
- Intel N200 is slow for anything beyond basic web browsing
- 128 GB storage fills up quickly with Windows updates
- Type Cover keyboard sold separately at $99-$129
- Only one USB-C port — no USB-A, no HDMI
Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
Pros
- Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
- Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
- Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration
- Good 14-hour battery life for a convertible
- Sleek aluminum build at reasonable weight
Cons
- FHD+ resolution looks soft on a 15.6-inch screen
- No SD card reader
- RAM and SSD soldered — no upgrade path
- Hinge adds weight vs. a comparable clamshell
- No discrete GPU option
Full Specifications
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Go 4 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.22 lbs (0.55 kg) | 1.65 kg |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 9.65 x 6.9 x 0.33 inches | 356.3 x 229.0 x 14.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 12.5 hours | Up to 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 28 Wh | 68 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.5 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | PixelSense IPS touchscreen | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touch 2-in-1 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1280 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 128 GB UFS | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 8 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 4 cores | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel N200 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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