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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro

Updated Apr 2026laptops
Microsoft Surface Pro 11
Microsoft
Microsoft Surface Pro 11
$1,000
8.3/10
Winner
VS
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
$1,449
8.1/10

The Verdict

Microsoft's Surface Pro 11 excels as an ultraportable 2-in-1 at 895 grams with a stunning 13-inch OLED display delivering 900 nits of brightness and 2880 x 1920 resolution. Its Snapdragon X Elite processor with 12 cores handles everyday tasks smoothly, though performance lags behind Intel's offerings in intensive workloads. Battery life reaches 14 hours, and the design prioritizes mobility with minimal bezels and touchscreen functionality. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Pro operates as a traditional clamshell laptop weighing 1.55 kilograms, featuring a larger 16-inch AMOLED screen at 2880 x 1800 pixels with 120Hz refresh. Its Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with 16 cores delivers stronger performance for content creation and multitasking, plus it doubles storage at 512GB and includes practical ports: HDMI, two USB-A, SD card slot, and Thunderbolt. At $1449, the Galaxy Book4 Pro costs 45 percent more but offers professional-grade capabilities and legacy connectivity. The Surface Pro 11 at $999.99 remains the better choice for students and travelers prioritizing portability and display quality. The Samsung suits creators and power users needing performance and port variety despite added weight and higher cost.

ValuePro 11
BatteryBook4 Pro
DisplayPro 11
PerformanceBook4 Pro
portabilityPro 11

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 Pro if…

  • Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with vivid color
  • Slim 12.5 mm profile for a 16-inch laptop
  • Excellent Samsung ecosystem integration with Galaxy devices

Category Scores

Microsoft Surface Pro 11
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Value
8.6
7.1
Battery
8.0
8.2
Display
9.2
8.5
Performance
7.5
8.8
portability
9.4
7.2

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 Pro

Pros

  • Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with vivid color
  • Slim 12.5 mm profile for a 16-inch laptop
  • Excellent Samsung ecosystem integration with Galaxy devices
  • Good port selection including SD card and HDMI
  • Up to 15-hour battery life is class-leading

Cons

  • No discrete GPU option on this model
  • RAM and SSD are soldered — no upgrade path
  • Samsung DeX for PC still limited in scope
  • AMOLED display may develop burn-in over time
  • Higher price than similarly-specced Windows ultrabooks

Full Specifications

SpecMicrosoft Surface Pro 11Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
SoftwareWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Body
Weight0.895 kg1.55 kg
MaterialAluminumAluminum
Dimensions287 x 208 x 9.3 mm355.4 x 227.9 x 12.5 mm
Ports
HDMI01
USB-A ports02
USB-C ports21
SD card
Thunderbolt ports02
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 14 hoursUp to 15 hours mixed use
Capacity53 Wh76 Wh
Display
Size13 inches16.0 inches
TypePixelSense Flow touchscreen, OLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution2880 x 19202880 x 1800
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)900500
Storage
SSD256 GB512 GB NVMe
Expandable storage
Keyboard
Backlit
Touch Bar
Processor
RAM16 GB LPDDR5X16 GB LPDDR5x
Cores12 cores16-core (6P+8E+2LPE)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

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