Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14: Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 scores 8.4 versus 8.3 for the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the cheaper option at $1,449. Choose based on the use cases below: the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 leads overall, while the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) (Geekbench multi 13,200 vs 11,000).
- Longer battery: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) (16h vs 15h web).
- Lighter: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (1.23 kg vs 1.34 kg).
- Display: IPS (PixelSense) (Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8)) vs AMOLED (Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14).
- Cheaper: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) (saves about $200 CAD).
Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) vs Galaxy Book5 Pro 14: Full Breakdown
Performance: the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 13,200 against 11,000 for the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 — roughly 20% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 averaged 30 FPS versus 16 FPS. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) lasts longer away from a charger, running 16 hours in our web-browsing test versus 15 hours. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is also easier to carry at 1.23 kg versus 1.34 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) uses a 13.8-inch IPS (PixelSense) panel (2304 x 1536, 120Hz), while the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 has a 14-inch AMOLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz). The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) measured brighter at 596 nits, and covered 82% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the cheaper option in Canada, about $200 less than the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14. Weighed against our test scores (8.3 vs 8.4 overall), the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) offers the better value for the money, while the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) review and Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) and the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) | Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.3 | 8.4 ✓ |
| Price (CAD) | $1,449 ✓ | $1,649 |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x | 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB |
| Display | 13.8" IPS (PixelSense) | 14" AMOLED |
| Brightness | 596 nits ✓ | 502 nits |
| Battery (web) | 16 h ✓ | 15 h |
| Weight | 1.34 kg | 1.23 kg ✓ |
| Geekbench multi | 13,200 ✓ | 11,000 |
| Gaming (1080p) | 16 fps | 30 fps ✓ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 scores 8.4 versus 8.3 for the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the cheaper option at $1,449. Choose based on the use cases below: the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 leads overall, while the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) or the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 scores 8.4 versus 8.3 for the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the cheaper option at $1,449. Choose based on the use cases below: the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 leads overall, while the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for travel.
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