95.2
Best for creative professionals and power users prioritizing ai efficiency and display quality.
- 10-core CPU / 10-core GPU M5 Silicon
- 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display
- 24GB Unified Memory / 1TB SSD
$2,049
Head to head · Laptops
Surface Laptop (2024), Windows 11 Copilot+ PC vs Galaxy Book4 2024 Business Laptop 15.6" FHD IPS
Ravvy scores Surface Laptop (2024), Windows 11 Copilot+ PC at 89.21 and Galaxy Book4 2024 Business Laptop 15.6" FHD IPS at 85.11. Surface Laptop (2024), Windows 11 Copilot+ PC takes the overall pick, best for students and professionals seeking macbook-like battery life on windows.
Ravvy pick
89.2
$934
The best Surface Laptop in years is ideal for mobile workers who prioritize 20-hour battery life and build quality over universal software compatibility.
$749
Buy this if you need a reliable, port-rich business workstation that feels premium but don't expect it to handle high-end creative rendering.
How they score
| Factor | Surface Laptop (2024), Windows 11 Copilot+ PC | Galaxy Book4 2024 Business Laptop 15.6" FHD IPS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 84 | 79.5 |
| Portability | 95 | 92 |
| Battery Life | 98 | – |
| Display Quality | 91 | 81 |
| Software Compatibility | 75 | – |
| Value | – | 86 |
| Connectivity | – | 95 |
Surface Laptop (2024), Windows 11 Copilot+ PC
What owners praise
- Exceptional 20-hour battery endurance
- High-quality 600-nit HDR touchscreen
- Excellent haptic touchpad and keyboard
- Silent and cool operation during heavy tasks
- Modern Wi-Fi 7 support for future-proofing
What to know first
- ARM architecture may have compatibility issues with older apps
- Limited port selection compared to thicker laptops
- Glossy screen can be reflective in direct sunlight
Skip it if hardcore gamers or users of niche legacy x86 software
Galaxy Book4 2024 Business Laptop 15.6" FHD IPS
What owners praise
- Extremely thin 0.61 inch profile for high portability
- Generous port selection including HDMI and Ethernet
- Full backlit keyboard with a dedicated numeric keypad
- Accurate 100 percent sRGB color gamut for the display
- Integrated fingerprint reader for secure Windows Hello login
What to know first
- 720p webcam is underwhelming for high stakes video calls
- LPDDR4 RAM is soldered and not user upgradeable
- Integrated graphics limit serious gaming and 3D work
Skip it if hardcore gamers or video editors requiring dedicated gpu power
Specs side by side
| Spec | Surface Laptop (2024), Windows 11 Copilot+ PC | Galaxy Book4 2024 Business Laptop 15.6" FHD IPS |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 196388281183 | 763158729819 |
| ASIN | B0CXKV9TSN | B0D2W14QQT |
| GTIN | 196388281183 | 763158729819 |
| Brand | Microsoft | Samsung |
| Color | Dune | Silver |
| Voltage | 240 volts | – |
| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| CPU Model | Snapdragon X Plus | Core i7 Family |
| Model Name | Surface Laptop | Galaxy Book4 |
| Model Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Resolution | 2304 x 1536 | 1080p |
| Unit Count | 1 Count | 1 Count |
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