Samsung
Galaxy Book 12
vs
Microsoft
Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H alternatives
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specs
Samsung
Galaxy Book 12
Display
compared
Microsoft
Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
16.78 million colours
Display number of colours:
not available
3:2
Native aspect ratio:
3:2
216 ppi
Pixel density:
267 ppi
Capacitive
Touchscreen type:
not available
Multi-touch
Touch technology:
not available
not available
Display glass type:
Gorilla Glass
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
LED backlight:
not available
Super AMOLED
Display technology:
not available
2160 x 1440 pixels
Display resolution:
2880 x 1920 pixels
30.5 cm (12")
Display diagonal:
33 cm (13")
Samsung
Galaxy Book 12
Processor
compared
Microsoft
Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
OPI
Bus type:
not available
0.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-down frequency:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Conflict-Free processor:
not available
14 nm
Graphics & IMC lithography:
not available
1x2+2x1,1x4,2x2,4x1
PCI Express configurations:
not available
Smart Cache
Processor cache type:
not available
SR2ZU
Processor code:
not available
Kaby Lake
Processor codename:
not available
14 nm
Processor lithography:
not available
64-bit
Processor operating modes:
not available
42 x 24 mm
Processor package size:
not available
H0
Stepping:
not available
AVX 2.0,SSE4.1,SSE4.2
Supported instruction sets:
not available
4 GT/s
System bus rate:
not available
15 W
Thermal Design Power (TDP):
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Thermal Monitoring Technologies:
not available
100 Ā°C
Tjunction:
not available
3 MB
Processor cache:
not available
4
Processor threads:
not available
2
Processor cores:
10
3.1 GHz
Processor boost frequency:
4.7 GHz
2.5 GHz
Processor frequency:
not available
i5-7200U
Processor model:
i7-1255U
IntelĀ® Coreā¢ i5
Processor family:
IntelĀ® Coreā¢ i7
7th gen IntelĀ® Coreā¢ i5
Processor generation:
12th gen IntelĀ® Coreā¢ i7
Intel
Processor manufacturer:
Intel
Samsung
Galaxy Book 12
Memory
compared
Microsoft
Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
1866 MHz
Memory clock speed:
not available
8 GB
Maximum internal memory:
not available
LPDDR3-SDRAM
Internal memory type:
LPDDR5-SDRAM
8 GB
Internal memory:
16 GB
Samsung
Galaxy Book 12
Storage
compared
Microsoft
Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
SSD
Storage media:
SSD
256 GB
Maximum memory card size:
not available
MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Compatible memory cards:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Card reader integrated:
not available
256 GB
Internal storage capacity:
1000 GB
Samsung
Galaxy Book 12
Graphics
compared
Microsoft
Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
HD Graphics 620
Graphics adapter:
Iris Xe Graphics
Intel
Graphics adapter family:
Intel
Samsung
Galaxy Book 12
Audio
compared
Microsoft
Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
not available
Audio system:
Dolby Atmos
not available
Speaker power:
2 W
not available
Number of microphones:
2
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Built-in microphone:
not available
2
Number of built-in speakers:
2
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Built-in speaker(s):
not available
Samsung
Galaxy Book 12
Camera
compared
Microsoft
Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
not available
Windows Hello:
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
5 MP
Front camera resolution (numeric):
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Front camera:
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum video resolution:
3840 x 2160 pixels
not available
Video recording modes:
2160p, 1080p
not available
Video recording:
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Auto focus:
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
4x
Digital zoom:
not available
4096 x 3072 pixels
Rear camera resolution:
not available
13 MP
Rear camera resolution (numeric):
10 MP
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Rear camera:
not available
Single camera
Rear camera type:
Single camera
Samsung
Galaxy Book 12
Network
compared
Microsoft
Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
HSPA+,HSUPA,UMTS
3G standards:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Wi-Fi Direct:
not available
802.11a,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards:
802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standard:
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
4.1
Bluetooth version:
5.1
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Bluetooth:
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
LTE
4G standard:
not available
4G
Mobile network generation:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Mobile network connection:
not available
Samsung
Galaxy Book 12
Ports & interfaces
compared
Microsoft
Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
DC-in jack:
not available
not available
Docking connector type:
Microsoft Surface Connector, Microsoft Surface Cover
3.5 mm
Headphone connectivity:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Headphone out:
not available
not available
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity:
2
not available
Thunderbolt technology:
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity:
not available
Samsung
Galaxy Book 12
Design
compared
Microsoft
Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
not available
Housing material:
Aluminium
Full-size tablet
Device type:
Full-size tablet
not available
Colour name:
Platinum
Silver
Product colour:
Platinum
Slate
Form factor:
Slate
Samsung
Galaxy Book 12
Performance
compared
Microsoft
Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
not available
Magnetometer:
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
not available
Gyroscope:
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Ambient light sensor:
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Accelerometer:
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Assisted GPS (A-GPS):
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
GLONASS:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Position location:
not available
Samsung
Galaxy Book 12
Security
compared
Microsoft
Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
not available
Face recognition:
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
not available
Password protection:
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Samsung
Galaxy Book 12
Software
compared
Microsoft
Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
not available
Bundled software:
Microsoft 365 Apps
not available
Operating system architecture:
64-bit
Windows 10 Pro
Operating system installed:
Windows 11 Home
Windows
Platform:
Windows
Samsung
Galaxy Book 12
Processor special features
compared
Microsoft
Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Execute Disable Bit:
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Idle States:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Intel 64:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Intel Clear Video Technology:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Intel Enhanced Halt State:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Intel Flex Memory Access:
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
1.00
Intel Identity Protection Technology version:
not available
1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version:
not available
1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX):
not available
0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version:
not available
0.00
Intel TSX-NI version:
not available
not available
Intel Trusted Execution Technology:
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT):
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x):
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d):
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
IntelĀ® AES New Instructions (IntelĀ® AES-NI):
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
IntelĀ® Clear Video HD Technology (IntelĀ® CVT HD):
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
IntelĀ® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID):
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
IntelĀ® Hyper Threading Technology (IntelĀ® HT Technology):
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
IntelĀ® Identity Protection Technology (IntelĀ® IPT):
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
IntelĀ® InTruā¢ 3D Technology:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
IntelĀ® Insiderā¢:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
IntelĀ® My WiFi Technology (IntelĀ® MWT):
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
IntelĀ® OS Guard:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
IntelĀ® Quick Sync Video Technology:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
IntelĀ® Secure Key:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
IntelĀ® Small Business Advantage (IntelĀ® SBA):
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
IntelĀ® Smart Response Technology:
not available
2.0
IntelĀ® Turbo Boost Technology:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
IntelĀ® Wireless Display (IntelĀ® WiDi):
not available
Samsung
Galaxy Book 12
Battery
compared
Microsoft
Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
11 h
Battery life (max):
15.5 h
2.5 h
Battery recharge time:
not available
7.7 V
Battery voltage:
not available
39.04 Wh
Battery capacity (Watt-hours):
47.7 Wh
5070 mAh
Battery capacity:
not available
not available
Battery included:
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Samsung
Galaxy Book 12
Power
compared
Microsoft
Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
not available
AC adapter power:
65 W
Samsung
Galaxy Book 12
Media formats
compared
Microsoft
Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
3GP,ASF,AVI,M4V,MKV,MP4,WMV
Video formats supported:
not available
AAC,FLAC,M4A,MP3,WAV,WMA
Audio formats supported:
not available
Samsung
Galaxy Book 12
Weight & dimensions
compared
Microsoft
Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
754 g
Weight:
879 g
291.3 mm
Height:
209 mm
7.4 mm
Depth:
9.3 mm
199.8 mm
Width:
287 mm
Samsung
Galaxy Book 12
Packaging content
compared
Microsoft
Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
USB Type-C
Cables included:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Manual:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Quick start guide:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Warranty card:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
AC adapter included:
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Stylus pen:
not available
![yes](/static/img/check.png)
Keyboard included:
not available
Samsung
Galaxy Book 12
Other features
compared
Microsoft
Surface Pro 9 QKI-00004 Platin i7 16GB/1TB SSD 13" 2in1 W11H
95443
Processor ARK ID:
not available
BGA 1356
Processor socket:
not available