Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 vs HP Pavilion x360 14 (2022, older gen)
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is the better laptop on paper: it lasts longer on a charge, is lighter and has an OLED screen. Pick the HP Pavilion x360 14 only if it matters to you that it has more storage.
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Key differences
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Performance
Evenly matched
Both stay smooth with lots of apps open, with 8 GB of memory each.
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Gaming
Evenly matched
Neither is made for modern games.
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Display
Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 wins
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has the better screen: 13.3" Full HD OLED 370 nits against 14" Full HD 250 nits.
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Battery life
Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 wins
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 should last longer: up to 20 hours against up to 8 hours.
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Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 wins
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is better connected. Only it has Thunderbolt/USB4.
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Portability
Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 wins
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is easier to carry at 1.16 kg, against 1.52 kg.
Other differences
- Storage HP Pavilion x360 14 wins
The HP Pavilion x360 14 has twice the storage: 512 GB against 256 GB.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 if…
- You work away from a plug: it should last longer on a charge (its maker claims up to 20 hours).
- You'll carry it every day: at 1.16 kg it's easy to take everywhere.
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You work near windows or outside: its screen is brighter at 370 nits.
Choose the HP Pavilion x360 14 if…
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 512 GB of storage.
- You want a little more room on screen: it's 14 inches.
- You're on a lot of video calls: its 5MP webcam is sharper.
Full spec comparison
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 leads on battery and weight, the screen and ports and wireless, while the HP Pavilion x360 14 leads on performance.
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Performance
The HP Pavilion x360 14 is ahead on performance.
It has more storage, and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 | HP Pavilion x360 14 (2022, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1340P | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | NVMe M.2 2280 SSD | PCIe NVMe M.2 |
| Storage slots | 1 | — |
Screen
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is ahead on the screen.
The HP Pavilion x360 14 has a slightly bigger screen: 14" against 13.3". The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has an OLED screen, has a brighter screen and has more accurate colour, while the HP Pavilion x360 14 has a slightly bigger screen.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 | HP Pavilion x360 14 (2022, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | 370 nits | 250 nits |
| Colour range | 120% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| HDR | — | None |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen standard | S Pen | — |
Battery and size
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is ahead on battery and weight.
It lasts longer on a charge, is lighter and is slimmer, and the HP Pavilion x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 | HP Pavilion x360 14 (2022, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 8 hours |
| Battery capacity | 61.1 Wh | 43 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 45 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | AC smart pin (barrel); USB-C also lists USB Power Delivery |
| Fast charging | 40% in 30 minutes | 50% in approx. 45 minutes |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 1.52 kg |
| Dimensions | 304.4 x 202.0 x 12.9 mm | 322 x 210 x 18.8-19.8 mm |
| Materials | — | Natural silver aluminium keyboard deck (anodised finish); ocean-bound plastic in base, bezel and sideband |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | 360-degree convertible |
| Colour | Graphite | Silver |
| Colours available | Graphite | — |
Ports and wireless
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4 and has Wi-Fi 6E, and the HP Pavilion x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 | HP Pavilion x360 14 (2022, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, charging, DisplayPort), 1x USB-C (charging, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x microSD, 1x 3.5 mm headset | 1x USB-C 10 Gbps (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge), 2x USB-A 5 Gbps, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x microSD, 1x AC smart pin (power) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | None |
| Card reader | microSD | microSD |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The HP Pavilion x360 14 is ahead on extras.
It has a sharper webcam, and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 | HP Pavilion x360 14 (2022, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p | 5MP |
| Webcam privacy | — | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | backlit keyboard | Full-size, backlit, natural silver |
| Login | Fingerprint | Fingerprint |
| Number pad | No | — |
| Touchpad | — | HP Imagepad with multi-touch gesture support |
| Speakers | 2x 2 W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos | Audio by B&O, dual speakers; HP Audio Boost |
| Microphones | dual-array | integrated dual-array digital microphones |
| Pen | Included | — |
| Security | TPM, fingerprint reader | HP BIOS Protection, Fingerprint reader |
Software and model
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the HP Pavilion x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 | HP Pavilion x360 14 (2022, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | NP730QFG-KA1UK | — |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |