Surface Pro 8 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book2 360: Full specs comparison

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Surface Pro 8 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Surface Pro 8 Pros

Reasons that Surface Pro 8 is better than Samsung Galaxy Book2 360.

Supports larger memory

Surface Pro 8 supports a larger memory capacity than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360.

Max system memory size
Surface Pro 8
32 GB
Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
16 GB
About 24% lighter

Surface Pro 8 weighed 1.96 pounds, 24% lighter than the 2.55 pounds Samsung Galaxy Book2 360.

WeightSurface Pro 8Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Pound
1.96 lbs.
2.55 lbs.
Kilogram
0.89 kg
1.16 kg

Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 Pros

Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is better than Surface Pro 8.

Significantly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-1255U inside Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a 31% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Surface Pro 8.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 - Intel Core i7-1255U
6,415
Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 - Intel Core i5-1235U
5,715
Surface Pro 8 - Intel Core i7-1185G7
4,864
Surface Pro 8 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Surface Pro 8 - Intel Core i3-1115G4
2,445

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Surface Pro 8 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360.

Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 4267MHz LPDDR4X RAM.

Memory type and speed
Surface Pro 8 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Price
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (2022), 13" 2-in-1 Tablet & Laptop, Thin & Lightweight, Intel 12th Gen i5 Fast Processor for Multi-Tasking, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage with Windows 11, Platinum Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (2022), 13" 2-in-1 Tablet & Laptop, Thin & Lightweight, Intel 12th Gen i5 Fast Processor for Multi-Tasking, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage with Windows 11, Platinum Microsoft Copilot
By Microsoft
$789.99
$1,099.99 28% OFF
Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model)
Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model)
By Microsoft
$737.90
$1,099.99 33% OFF
Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only - Graphite (Latest Model) (Renewed)
Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only - Graphite (Latest Model) (Renewed)
By Microsoft
$670.99
Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 Price
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 2-in-1 Business Laptop (15.6" FHD AMOLED Touchscreen, Intel 12-Core i7-1260P, 16GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Active Stylus), Backlit, Fingerprint, IST USB-C Hub, Webcam, Win 11 Home
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 2-in-1 Business Laptop (15.6" FHD AMOLED Touchscreen, Intel 12-Core i7-1260P, 16GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Active Stylus), Backlit, Fingerprint, IST USB-C Hub, Webcam, Win 11 Home
By SAMSUNG
$1,099.99
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 15.6” Intel 12th Gen Core i7 512GB SSD - Graphite (Renewed)
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 15.6” Intel 12th Gen Core i7 512GB SSD - Graphite (Renewed)
By SAMSUNG
$789.99
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 2-in-1 Laptop 13.3" FHD AMOLED Touchscreen Intel 12-Core i7-1260P 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Backlit Fingerprint Thunderbolt USB-C FHD Camera S Pen Win11
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 2-in-1 Laptop 13.3" FHD AMOLED Touchscreen Intel 12-Core i7-1260P 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Backlit Fingerprint Thunderbolt USB-C FHD Camera S Pen Win11
By Samsung
$899.00
$949.00 5% OFF

Availability

Surface Pro 8Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Released20212022
Release Date
  • Introduced: September 22, 2021
  • Pre-ordered: September 22, 2021
  • Released: October 5, 2021
  • Announced at MWC 2022
  • Announced on February 28, 2022
  • Available starting April 2022.
Pricing
  • $1,099.99 
    i5-1135G7 8GB 128GB
    Platinum only.
  • $1,199.99 
    i5-1135G7 8GB 256GB
  • $1,399.99 
    i5-1135G7 16GB 256GB
  • $1,399.99 
    i5-1135G7 8GB 512GB
  • $1,599.99 
    i7-1185G7 16GB 256GB
  • $1,899.99 
    i7-1185G7 16GB 512GB
  • $2,199.99 
    i7-1185G7 16GB 1TB
    Platinum only.
  • $2,599.99 
    i7-1185G7 32GB 1TB
    Platinum only.
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Applicable Models-
  • Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
  • Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 13.3”
  • Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 (2022)
Generations-

Exterior

Surface Pro 8Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Dimensions11.3” x 8.2” x 0.37” (287 mm x 208 mm x 9.3 mm)11.98" x 7.95" x 0.50" (304.4 x 202.0 x 12.9 mm)
Weight1.96 lb (889 g)2.55 lbs (1.16 kg)
Colors
Matte Black Platinum
Silver Graphite
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Not included.
  • Compatible with 
    Surface Pro Signature Keyboard Surface Pro X Keyboard
  • Type Cover Features:
    • Activation: Moving (mechanical) keys
    • Layout: QWERTY, full row of function keys (F1-F12)
    • 4 directional keys; Windows, Brightness and Media Controls Keys;
    • LED backlighting
  • Trackpad:
    • Precision glass trackpad.
    • Trackpad size: 4 x 2 inches (101.6 mm x 50.8 mm)
    • Supports a five-finger multitouch gesture.
  • Surface Slim Pen Storage
    • Magnetic dock
    • Automatically wireless charge Surface Slim Pen
  • Full size, backlit island type keyboard
    Built-in fingerprint sensor on Power key.
  • Precise Touchpad
    Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.

Display

Surface Pro 8Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Size13 Inches13.3 Inches
Info
  • Resolution: 2880 x 1920
    5.53M Pixels.
  • Density: 267 PPI
  • Refresh rate: 120Hz
    60Hz default.
  • PixelSense™ Flow Display
  • Aspect ratio: 3:2
  • Inking: GPU Ink Acceleration
  • Touch: 10 points multi-touch
  • Screen size: 13.3-inch
  • Panel Type: OLED with Touch
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Pixel Density: 165 PPI

Ports

Surface Pro 8Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Surface Pro 8 Ports
Image Source: Microsoft
Left (1)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (3)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x Surface Connect
    Charging, Docking
Bottom (1)
  • 1 x Surface Type Cover
Under Kickstand (1)
  • 1 x SSD slot
    M.2 2230 NVMe slot
Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 Ports
Image Source: Samsung
Left
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    USB 4 (40Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery.
  • 1 x USB-C
  • 1 x HDMI
Right
  • 1 x USB-A.
  • 1 x MicroSD card reader.
  • 1 x Headphone/Mic
    3.5mm jack.

Internal Specs

Surface Pro 8Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Processor
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.00 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1235U
    10 cores, 12 threads, 1.30 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1255U
    10 cores, 12 threads, 1.70 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1235U
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, → 1200 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1255U
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, → 1250 MHz
Memory
8GB 16GB 32GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X RAM
8GB 16GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4x
Onboard memory.
Storage
128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB
Removable SSD.
256GB 512GB 1TB
NVMe SSD

Connectivity

Surface Pro 8Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible.Wi-Fi 6E
802.11 ax 2X2.
BluetoothBluetooth Wireless 5.1 technologyBluetooth® v5.1

Battery

Surface Pro 8Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Size
  • 51.5Wh
    Nominal battery capacity.
  • 50.2Wh
    Minimum battery capacity.
61.1 Wh
Battery LifeUp to 16 hours of typical device usage-
Power Supply
  • 60W power supply with USB-A (5W) (65W total)
  • Supports Fast Charge (0-80% in about one hour)
65W USB-C Power Adapter

Software

Surface Pro 8Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 11
Built-in Apps
  • Preloaded Microsoft 365 Apps
  • Microsoft 365 Family 30-day trial
  • Preloaded Xbox app
  • Xbox Game Pass Ultimate one month trial
  • Link Sharing
  • Live Message
  • Live Wallpaper
  • McAfee Live Safe (60 days trial)
  • Samsung Gallery
  • Quick Search
  • Samsung DeX
  • Samsung Flow
  • Samsung Notes
  • Samsung Recovery
  • Samsung Settings
  • Studio Plus
  • Samsung Update
  • teamPL

Camera & Audio

Surface Pro 8Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Camera
  • Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing)
  • 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p Skype HD video
  • 10.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p full HD and 4K video
HD 720p front-facing camera
Audio
  • Dual far-field Studio Mics
  • 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos®
  • Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos®.
  • Dual Array Mic

Misc

Surface Pro 8Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Inking
  • Supports Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
    4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel 0.1mm precision magnetic storage
  • Supports Tactile signals with Surface Slim Pen 2
Supports S Pen.
Purchase separately.
Sensors
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Gyroscope
  • Magnetometer
  • Ambient Color Sensor (brightness and color)
The fingerprint sensor on the power key.
Security
  • Firmware TPM chip for enterprise-grade security and BitLocker support
  • Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in
  • TPM.
  • Fingerprint Reader.
In the box
  • Surface Pro 8
  • Power supply
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Safety and warranty documents
  • Galaxy Book2 360.
  • USB-C Data Cable.
  • Travel Adapter.
Warranty1-year limited hardware warranty1-year limited warranty.

Key Features

Surface Pro 8Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
At Glance
Released in Late
2021
3:2 2.8K
13”
1920p 60~120Hz
Weight
1.96 lb
0.89 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1185G7
4C/8T, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,404
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,864
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X
Surface Pro 8 Ports
Released in Early
2022
16:9 FHD
13.3”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
2.55 lb
1.16 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1255U
10C/12T, 1.70 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,754
Single Core
Geekbench 5
6,415
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, → 1250 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X
Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 Ports

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