Samsung
Galaxy Book 12

vs

Microsoft
Surface Pro DEMO

Samsung Galaxy Book 12

Microsoft Surface Pro DEMO

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Samsung Galaxy Book 12 alternatives

Microsoft Surface Pro DEMO alternatives

specs

Samsung
Galaxy Book 12

Display
compared

Microsoft
Surface Pro DEMO

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:
Capacitive
Multi-touch
Touch technology:
Multi-touch
yes
LED backlight:
yes
Super AMOLED
Display technology:
not available
2160 x 1440 pixels
Display resolution:
2736 x 1824 pixels
30.5 cm (12")
Display diagonal:
31.2 cm (12.3")

Samsung
Galaxy Book 12

Processor
compared

Microsoft
Surface Pro DEMO

OPI
Bus type:
not available
0.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-down frequency:
not available
yes
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
Thermal Monitoring Technologies:
not available
100 °C
Tjunction:
not available
3 MB
Processor cache:
not available
4
Processor threads:
not available
2
Processor cores:
not available
3.1 GHz
Processor boost frequency:
not available
2.5 GHz
Processor frequency:
not available
i5-7200U
Processor model:
not available
Intel® Core™ i5
Processor family:
not available
7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation:
not available
Intel
Processor manufacturer:
not available

Samsung
Galaxy Book 12

Memory
compared

Microsoft
Surface Pro DEMO

1866 MHz
Memory clock speed:
not available
8 GB
Maximum internal memory:
not available
LPDDR3-SDRAM
Internal memory type:
not available
8 GB
Internal memory:
8 GB

Samsung
Galaxy Book 12

Storage
compared

Microsoft
Surface Pro DEMO

SSD
Storage media:
SSD
256 GB
Maximum memory card size:
not available
MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Compatible memory cards:
MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
yes
Card reader integrated:
yes
256 GB
Internal storage capacity:
256 GB

Samsung
Galaxy Book 12

Graphics
compared

Microsoft
Surface Pro DEMO

HD Graphics 620
Graphics adapter:
HD Graphics 620
Intel
Graphics adapter family:
Intel

Samsung
Galaxy Book 12

Audio
compared

Microsoft
Surface Pro DEMO

not available
Audio system:
Dolby Audio Premium
yes
Built-in microphone:
yes
2
Number of built-in speakers:
2
yes
Built-in speaker(s):
yes

Samsung
Galaxy Book 12

Camera
compared

Microsoft
Surface Pro DEMO

5 MP
Front camera resolution (numeric):
5 MP
yes
Front camera:
yes
3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum video resolution:
not available
yes
Auto focus:
yes
4x
Digital zoom:
not available
4096 x 3072 pixels
Rear camera resolution:
not available
13 MP
Rear camera resolution (numeric):
8 MP
yes
Rear camera:
yes
Single camera
Rear camera type:
Single camera

Samsung
Galaxy Book 12

Network
compared

Microsoft
Surface Pro DEMO

HSPA+,HSUPA,UMTS
3G standards:
not available
yes
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,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standard:
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
4.1
Bluetooth version:
4.1
yes
Bluetooth:
yes
LTE
4G standard:
not available
4G
Mobile network generation:
not available
yes
Mobile network connection:
not available

Samsung
Galaxy Book 12

Ports & interfaces
compared

Microsoft
Surface Pro DEMO

yes
DC-in jack:
not available
not available
Docking connector type:
Microsoft Surface Cover
3.5 mm
Headphone connectivity:
not available
yes
Headphone out:
yes
not available
Microphone in:
yes
not available
Mini DisplayPorts quantity:
1
not available
Mini-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity:
1
not available
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity:
1
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 DEMO

Full-size tablet
Device type:
Full-size tablet
Silver
Product colour:
Black, Silver
Slate
Form factor:
Slate

Samsung
Galaxy Book 12

Performance
compared

Microsoft
Surface Pro DEMO

not available
Trusted Platform Module (TPM):
yes
not available
Gyroscope:
yes
yes
Ambient light sensor:
yes
yes
Accelerometer:
yes
yes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS):
not available
yes
GLONASS:
not available
yes
Position location:
not available

Samsung
Galaxy Book 12

Software
compared

Microsoft
Surface Pro DEMO

not available
Trial software:
Office 365
Windows 10 Pro
Operating system installed:
Windows 10 Pro
Windows
Platform:
Windows

Samsung
Galaxy Book 12

Processor special features
compared

Microsoft
Surface Pro DEMO

yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology:
not available
yes
Execute Disable Bit:
not available
yes
Idle States:
not available
yes
Intel 64:
not available
yes
Intel Clear Video Technology:
not available
yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State:
not available
yes
Intel Flex Memory Access:
not available
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
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
yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT):
not available
yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x):
not available
yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d):
not available
yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI):
not available
yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD):
not available
yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID):
not available
yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology):
not available
yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT):
not available
yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology:
not available
yes
Intel® Insider™:
not available
yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT):
not available
yes
Intel® OS Guard:
not available
yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology:
not available
yes
Intel® Secure Key:
not available
yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA):
not available
yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology:
not available
2.0
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology:
not available
yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi):
not available

Samsung
Galaxy Book 12

Battery
compared

Microsoft
Surface Pro DEMO

11 h
Battery life (max):
13.5 h
2.5 h
Battery recharge time:
not available
7.7 V
Battery voltage:
not available
39.04 Wh
Battery capacity (Watt-hours):
not available
5070 mAh
Battery capacity:
not available

Samsung
Galaxy Book 12

Media formats
compared

Microsoft
Surface Pro DEMO

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 DEMO

754 g
Weight:
770 g
291.3 mm
Height:
8.5 mm
7.4 mm
Depth:
201.4 mm
199.8 mm
Width:
292.1 mm

Samsung
Galaxy Book 12

Packaging content
compared

Microsoft
Surface Pro DEMO

USB Type-C
Cables included:
not available
yes
Manual:
yes
yes
Quick start guide:
not available
yes
Warranty card:
not available
yes
AC adapter included:
yes
yes
Stylus pen:
not available
yes
Keyboard included:
not available

Samsung
Galaxy Book 12

Other features
compared

Microsoft
Surface Pro DEMO

95443
Processor ARK ID:
not available
BGA 1356
Processor socket:
not available