Microsoft Surface Pro 11 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
The Verdict
Surface Pro 11 and Galaxy Book4 360 occupy different niches despite similar pricing philosophies. Surface Pro 11 excels with its stunning 13-inch OLED display (2880 x 1920, 900 nits brightness) and ultra-portable 0.895 kg aluminum design, making it ideal for mobile professionals who value screen quality and portability. The Snapdragon X Elite processor handles productivity smoothly with 16GB RAM and 256GB storage, though the latter feels modest for the price. Galaxy Book4 360 offers a larger 15.6-inch FHD+ touchscreen (1920 x 1080, 400 nits) in a convertible 2-in-1 form factor, significantly heavier at 1.65 kg. Its Intel Core Ultra 7 155H provides more processing muscle across 16 cores, paired with double the storage at 512GB. The Galaxy Book4 includes legacy ports (HDMI, USB-A, Thunderbolt 2), while Surface Pro 11 relies on two USB-C connections. Battery life matches at approximately 14 hours. Choose Surface Pro 11 for premium portability and display quality in a traditional ultrabook format. Select Galaxy Book4 360 if you need versatile 2-in-1 functionality, legacy connectivity, and more onboard storage, accepting the weight penalty. Surface Pro 11 represents better value at $999.99 for its display and design credentials.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 if…
- →Stunning OLED display with HDR and 120Hz
- →Incredibly thin and light for a Windows tablet
- →Excellent battery life thanks to Snapdragon X Elite
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 Pro 11
Pros
- Stunning OLED display with HDR and 120Hz
- Incredibly thin and light for a Windows tablet
- Excellent battery life thanks to Snapdragon X Elite
- Versatile 2-in-1 form factor with optional Flex Keyboard
Cons
- Keyboard and pen sold separately, raising true cost
- Only two USB-C ports and no Thunderbolt
- ARM app compatibility gaps remain in some software
- Lap usability limited by kickstand design
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 Pro 11 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 0.895 kg | 1.65 kg |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 287 x 208 x 9.3 mm | 356.3 x 229.0 x 14.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 0 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 0 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 0 | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours | Up to 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 68 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | PixelSense Flow touchscreen, OLED | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touch 2-in-1 |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1920 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 900 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 256 GB | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 12 cores | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | 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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