Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is the better laptop on paper: it has an OLED screen, is lighter and has a sharper screen. Pick the Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 only if it matters to you that it has more storage.
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Key differences
- Storage Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 wins
The Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 has twice the storage: 1 TB against 512 GB.
- OLED screen Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 wins
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1's LCD.
- Weight Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 wins
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is 0.4 kg lighter: 1.69 kg against 2.05 kg.
- Sharpness Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 wins
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360's screen is sharper: 3K against 2.5K.
- Smoothness Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 wins
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360's 120 Hz screen is smoother than the Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1's 90 Hz one.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 if…
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 1 TB of storage.
- You prefer the newer model: it came out in 2025.
- You do demanding work: its Intel Core Ultra 7 256V has the power for photo and video editing.
Choose the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 if…
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You'll move it around the house or office: it's 0.4 kg lighter.
- You read, write or edit photos a lot: its 3K screen makes text and images crisper.
- You like smooth scrolling: its 120 Hz screen feels slicker.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 leads on performance, while the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 leads on the screen and battery and weight. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 is ahead on performance.
It has more storage, and the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc 140V Graphics |
| AI engine (NPU) | 47 TOPS | 47 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-8533 | LPDDR5X (on-package) |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 (Gen4x4 QLC) | NVMe SSD |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
Screen
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is ahead on the screen.
It has an OLED screen, has a sharper screen and has a smoother screen, and the Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2.5K (2560 x 1600) | 3K (2880 x 1800) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | Yes |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| HDR | HDR 600 | — |
| Finish | Glossy | Anti-reflective |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen standard | — | Samsung S Pen |
Battery and size
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is ahead on battery and weight.
It is lighter, has a bigger battery and is slimmer, and the Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | Up to 25 hours |
| Battery capacity | 64 Wh | 76.1 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | ExpressCharge: up to 80% in 60 minutes | up to 35% in about 30 minutes |
| Weight | 2.05 kg | 1.69 kg |
| Dimensions | 356.78 x 250.60 x 16.99 mm | 355.4 x 252.2 x 12.8 mm |
| Materials | — | aluminium |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | 360-degree convertible |
| Colour | Midnight Blue | Graphite / Moonstone Gray |
| Colours available | Midnight Blue | Moonstone Gray |
Ports and wireless
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has an SD card reader, and the Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery - charges), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery - charges), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm universal audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, charging), 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz, 5K@120Hz), 1x microSD, 1x 3.5 mm audio |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 |
| Card reader | None | microSD |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201 | — |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | — | 2.0 MP Full HD |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | backlit keyboard with numeric keypad | backlit Pro Keyboard with numpad and Copilot key |
| Login | Fingerprint | Fingerprint |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | precision touchpad | precision touchpad with adaptive palm rejection |
| Speakers | stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio Pro | quad speakers: 2x 5 W woofers + 2x 3.3 W tweeters; Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | dual-array microphones | dual-array digital microphones |
| Pen | — | Included |
| Security | TPM 2.0, fingerprint reader | TPM 2.0, fingerprint, Samsung Knox hardware security |
Software and model
The Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Model number | FFYP5 | NP964QHA-KA1UK |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |