Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 vs Dell G3 15 3500 Comparison

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Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 vs Dell G3 15 3500 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 and G3 15 3500, two laptops from Samsung and Dell. Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 was introduced to market in February 2023 and Dell G3 15 3500 was launched in April 2020. As you can see, G3 15 3500 is 3 years older than Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 and Dell G3 15 3500 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 Key Specs

Launched in February 2023
16.0" TouchScreen - OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1340P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
355.4 x 252.2 x 12.8 mm (13.99 x 9.93 x 0.5 inches)
Weight: 1.66 kg (3.66 lbs)

Dell G3 15 3500 Key Specs

Launched in April 2020
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 10300H
GPU: GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
8GB Ram
365.5 x 254 x 21.4 mm (14.39 x 10 x 0.84 inches)
Weight: 2.34 kg (5.16 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 and G3 15 3500 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 over Dell G3 15 3500

Weight	1.66 kg vs 2.34 kg	0.68 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.8% vs ~72.3%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.4 mm vs 10.1 mm	4.7 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Noise Level	39.5 dB vs 48.7 dB	Less fan noise
Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	212 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	0.2 ms vs 35 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm vs 14 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	10 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs No	Charges via USB-C type cable
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs DDR4	Faster RAM Type
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Faster RAM
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Speaker Loudness	88.1 dB vs 73.3 dB	Generates higher sound levels
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Reasons to choose Dell G3 15 3500 over Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360

Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU FLOPS	3.195 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.0 vs 1.4	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Dell G3 15 3500 and Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360

Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (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 v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.1	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
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 vs Dell G3 15 3500: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 and the Dell G3 15 3500.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.66 kg (3.66 lbs)	2.34 kg (5.16 lbs)
Surface Area	896 cm2 (138.9 inches2)	928 cm2 (143.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.8%	~72.3%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.4 mm	~10.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Gray	White, Black
Cover Opening Angle	360Â°	140Â°

Comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 and the Dell G3 15 3500 External Dimensions

Weight

Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 weighs 1.66 kg (3.66 lbs), whereas the G3 15 3500 weighs 2.34 kg (5.16 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 1.66 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Dell G3 15 3500 2.34 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Thickness Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 12.80 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

Dell G3 15 3500 21.40 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 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 Pro 360 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell G3 15 3500 is 0.15 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 Pro 360 vs Dell G3 15 3500: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1340P Intel Core i7 1360P	Intel Core i5 10300H Intel Core i7 10750H Intel Core i7 10875H
Base Frequency	1.9 GHz	2.5 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	12	4
Number of Threads	16	8
L3 Cache	12 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel UHD Graphics 630
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	14 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1664	1186
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	9655	3813
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1704	1128
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	10671	4906

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 Pro 360 and Dell G3 15 3500.

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 10300H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile GeForce GTX 1660 TI Mobile GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	1380 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1560 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	50 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	3.195 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	4 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	128 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	~12 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	640	1024
TMUs	40	64
ROPs	20	32

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 Pro 360 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the Dell G3 15 3500 ' has a FLOPS value of 3.195 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell G3 15 3500 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	5200 MHz	2933 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 and the G3 15 3500, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

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 Pro 360	Dell G3 15 3500
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	76 Wh	51 Wh 68 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	130 / 240 W
Full Charging Time	2:00 hr	4:00 hr

Moreover, the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 boasts a larger battery capacity of 76 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the G3 15 3500's51 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 76 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

Dell G3 15 3500 51 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 and the G3 15 3500 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 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 Pro 360 vs Dell G3 15 3500: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 and Dell G3 15 3500 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. Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, G3 15 3500 has a smaller 15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the G3 15 3500's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 features a higher pixel density with 212 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 212 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Dell G3 15 3500 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 boasts a faster response time of 0.2 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 500 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

Dell G3 15 3500 300 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 vs Dell G3 15 3500 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to G3 15 3500 (v6).

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 Pro 360 and G3 15 3500 have USB-A ports. Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while G3 15 3500 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 is equipped with 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports. G3 15 3500 does not have 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 Pro 360 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. G3 15 3500 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 and G3 15 3500 feature an HDMI port. Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while G3 15 3500 offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

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
Both Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 and G3 15 3500 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 and G3 15 3500 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	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	No
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.0
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	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes