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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360

Updated Apr 2026laptops
Microsoft Surface Pro 11
Microsoft
Microsoft Surface Pro 11
$1,000
8.4/10
VS
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360
$1,750
8.3/10

The Verdict

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 prioritizes ultraportability with its 0.895 kg weight and 9.3 mm thickness, making it ideal for mobile professionals. Its 13-inch OLED PixelSense Flow display delivers exceptional brightness at 900 nits with vibrant colors, though the resolution of 2880 x 1920 serves a smaller screen. The Snapdragon X Elite processor offers strong performance with efficient ARM-based processing and genuinely impressive 14-hour battery life from a modest 53 Wh capacity. Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 targets creative professionals who need screen real estate, weighing 1.66 kg with a spacious 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. Its 2880 x 1800 resolution spreads content across a larger canvas, and the 400-nit brightness is adequate but notably dimmer than the Surface Pro. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with 16 cores edges ahead in raw performance, and the 360-degree hinge enables tablet mode versatility. Galaxy Book4 includes legacy ports (HDMI, USB-A, SD card) and Thunderbolt 2, while Surface Pro 11 strips down to two USB-C ports, requiring adapters. At $750 less, Surface Pro 11 delivers superior portability, display quality, and battery efficiency for ultrabook users. Galaxy Book4 justifies its $1749.99 price through larger display, more ports, and hybrid convertible functionality for content creators. Choose Surface Pro 11 for travel and productivity; choose Galaxy Book4 for creative work requiring larger screen and connectivity flexibility.

ValuePro 11
BatteryPro 11
DisplayPro 11
PerformancePro 360
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 360 if…

  • Beautiful 3K AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen with S Pen support
  • Remarkably thin at 12.8 mm for a 16-inch convertible
  • Versatile 360-degree hinge for tablet and tent modes

Category Scores

Microsoft Surface Pro 11
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360
Value
8.2
7.1
Battery
8.9
8.5
Display
9.0
8.2
Performance
8.3
8.6
portability
9.4
6.8

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 360

Pros

  • Beautiful 3K AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen with S Pen support
  • Remarkably thin at 12.8 mm for a 16-inch convertible
  • Versatile 360-degree hinge for tablet and tent modes
  • Strong battery life from 76 Wh cell

Cons

  • Heavy to use as a tablet at 1.66 kg
  • No discrete GPU for creative or gaming workloads
  • Soldered RAM limits future upgrades
  • S Pen included but lacks charging or Bluetooth features

Full Specifications

SpecMicrosoft Surface Pro 11Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360
SoftwareWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Body
Weight0.895 kg1.66 kg
MaterialAluminumAluminum
Dimensions287 x 208 x 9.3 mm355.4 x 252.2 x 12.8 mm
Ports
HDMI01
USB-A ports01
USB-C ports22
SD card
Thunderbolt ports02
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 14 hoursUp to 15 hours
Capacity53 Wh76 Wh
Display
Size13 inches16 inches
TypePixelSense Flow touchscreen, OLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen
Resolution2880 x 19202880 x 1800
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)900400
Storage
SSD256 GB512 GB
Expandable storage
Keyboard
Backlit
Processor
RAM16 GB LPDDR5X16 GB LPDDR5X
Cores12 cores16 cores
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

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