Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight design

ample storage capacity

advanced graphics capabilities

higher price point

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient thermal management

competitive price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.54 cm x 25.04 cm x 1.65 cm 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Graphite Off black
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - AMOLED 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 212 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 120% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Colour Support 16 million colours -
Features HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, Eye Caring, gaming performance Narrow-bezel design, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.75 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6000 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - AMD Smart Shift Technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Auto framing -
Sound AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Smart Amp Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name Pro keyboard -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Backlit Chiclet keyboard, 1-zone white backlit, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Slots SSD (1 free) 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Pass, Second Screen, Private Share, Galaxy Book Experience -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Included Accessories 100W USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Compliant Standards IEC 61960 -
SAR Value 0.232 W/kg (limb), 0.232 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - N3083W
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