Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 vs MSI Stealth 15 Comparison

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Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 vs MSI Stealth 15 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 and Stealth 15, two laptops from Samsung and MSI. Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 was introduced to market in February 2023 and MSI Stealth 15 was launched in January 2023. There is only 1 months difference between Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 and Stealth 15 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 and MSI Stealth 15 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 Key Specs

Launched in February 2023
15.6" TouchScreen - OLED, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1340P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
355 x 228 x 13.7 mm (13.98 x 8.98 x 0.54 inches)
Weight: 1.46 kg (3.22 lbs)

MSI Stealth 15 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 13420H
GPU: GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
358.3 x 247.9 x 19.9 mm (14.11 x 9.76 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 and Stealth 15 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 over MSI Stealth 15

Weight	1.46 kg vs 2.10 kg	0.64 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.9% vs ~75.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.8 mm vs 6.5 mm	1.7 mm thinner bezels
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Max Brightness	370 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Avg. MSRP Price	$800-1200 vs $2000-2400	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Reasons to choose MSI Stealth 15 over Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6

Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	8.2 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs LPDDR4X	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of MSI Stealth 15 and Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6

Launch Dates	February 2023 vs January 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 vs MSI Stealth 15: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 and the MSI Stealth 15.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.46 kg (3.22 lbs)	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Surface Area	809 cm2 (125.5 inches2)	888 cm2 (137.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.9%	~75.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~4.8 mm	~6.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.09 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.198 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Black

Comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 and the MSI Stealth 15 External Dimensions

Weight

Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 weighs 1.46 kg (3.22 lbs), whereas the Stealth 15 weighs 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 1.46 kg

MSI Stealth 15 2.10 kg

Min 0.99 kg

Average 1.95 kg

Max 3.32 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 13.70 mm

MSI Stealth 15 19.90 mm

Min 7.70 mm

Average 20.17 mm

Max 29.00 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 is 0.09 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the MSI Stealth 15 is 0.13 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 vs MSI Stealth 15: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1340P Intel Core i7 1360P	Intel Core i5 13420H Intel Core i7 13620H
Base Frequency	1.9 GHz	2.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.6 GHz
Number of Cores	12	8
Number of Threads	16	12
L3 Cache	12 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (48EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1664	1702
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	9655	10952
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1704	1724
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	10671	12820

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 and MSI Stealth 15.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1340P

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 13420H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	1455 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1755 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	50 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	6 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	96 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	640	2560
TMUs	40	80
ROPs	20	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the MSI Stealth 15 ' has a FLOPS value of 8.2 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the MSI Stealth 15 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	4266 MHz	5200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Stealth 15 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 (15.6")	MSI Stealth 15
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	68 Wh	53.5 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	180 W
Full Charging Time	1:45 hr

Moreover, the Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 boasts a larger battery capacity of 68 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Stealth 15's54 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 68 Wh

MSI Stealth 15 54 Wh

Min 36.00 Wh

Average 62.1 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
The Stealth 15 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 vs MSI Stealth 15: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 and MSI Stealth 15 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 and Stealth 15 screens have the same size of 15.6".The total usable screen area of the Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Stealth 15's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 and Stealth 15 feature the same pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 141 ppi

MSI Stealth 15 141 ppi

Min 100 PPI

Average 144 PPI

Max 294.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Stealth 15 offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 offers a higher maximum brightness of 370 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 370 nits

MSI Stealth 15 300 nits

Min

60 nits

Average 319 nits

Max 1000.00 nits

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 vs MSI Stealth 15 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 and Stealth 15 have USB-A ports. Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Stealth 15 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 and Stealth 15 have USB Type-C ports. Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Stealth 15 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Stealth 15 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 and Stealth 15 feature an HDMI port. Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while Stealth 15 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Stealth 15 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Galaxy Book 3 360 15.6 and Stealth 15 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes