Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Performance is scored from the laptop's CPU and GPU; few laptops have a published whole-system benchmark.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.

Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra leads overall

Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)

Key differences

Battery capacitySamsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra 80.2 vs 54 Wh
BrightnessSamsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra +400 nits brighter
WeightMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) 0.53 kg lighter
Display typeSamsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra Dynamic AMOLED 2X vs PixelSense Flow IPS LCD
Processor modelSamsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra Intel Core Ultra 9 386H vs Snapdragon X2 Elite

Scores by Category

Galaxy Book6 Ultra wins 8 of 15 categories · Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) wins 2

Category	Galaxy Book6 UltraSurface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)	Lead
Display		+4
Performance		+50
Battery		+26
Memory		+30
Design & Weight		+24
Processor		+27
Storage		+43
Integrated Graphics		+44
Discrete Graphics		+72
Ports		+38
Connectivity		Tie
Webcam		Tie
Security		Tie
Sound		Tie
Input		Tie

Physical Comparison

Galaxy Book6 UltraSurface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)

Galaxy Book6 Ultra is 0.53 kg (39%) heavier than Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition).

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Galaxy Book6 Ultra

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Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)

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Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra

RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)

RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.
No HDMI — you'll need a dongle for projectors/TVs.
No SD card reader.

Detailed Specifications

Processor

Feature	Galaxy Book6 Ultra	Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
Processor model

Integrated Graphics

Feature	Galaxy Book6 Ultra	Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
Integrated graphics model

Discrete Graphics

Feature	Galaxy Book6 Ultra	Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
Dedicated GPU	Yes	No
Discrete graphics model		N/A
3DMark Time Spy Graphics	12,027	N/A

Memory

Feature	Galaxy Book6 Ultra	Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
Memory capacity	64 GB300% more	16 GB
Technology	N/A
Memory upgradeable	No	No

Storage

Feature	Galaxy Book6 Ultra	Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
Storage capacity	2,048 GB300% more	512 GB
Socket type	N/A	N/A
PCIe version	N/A	4
Storage upgradeable	N/A	Yes

Display

Feature	Galaxy Book6 Ultra	Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
Size	16 in16% more	13.8 in
Display resolution	N/A	2304 × 1536 px
Aspect ratio	N/A	3:2
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Response time	N/A	N/A
Display type
Brightness	1,000 nits67% more	600 nits
Pen support	No	No
Touch support	Yes	Yes
Screen-to-body ratio	87%	86%

Feature	Galaxy Book6 Ultra	Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
Number of speakers	6	N/A
Power	N/A	N/A
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
Number of microphones	N/A	2

Feature	Galaxy Book6 Ultra	Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
Webcam resolution	1920 × 1080 px	1920 × 1080 px

Battery

Feature	Galaxy Book6 Ultra	Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
Battery capacity	80.2 Wh49% more	54 Wh
Maximum charge power	N/A	39 W

Feature	Galaxy Book6 Ultra	Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
Backlit keyboard	Yes	Yes
Numpad	N/A	N/A

Feature	Galaxy Book6 Ultra	Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
USB Type A	N/A	1
USB Type C	2	2
Thunderbolt technology
HDMI port	Yes	No
Card reader	Yes	No
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Design & Weight

Feature	Galaxy Book6 Ultra	Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
Color
Dimensions	35.69 × 24.79 × 1.55 cm	30.1 × 22 × 1.75 cm
Weight	1.89 kg	1.36 kg28% less

Feature	Galaxy Book6 Ultra	Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
Fingerprint scanner	Yes	N/A
Infrared face recognition support	N/A	Yes

Performance

Feature	Galaxy Book6 Ultra	Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
PassMark CPU Mark	36,183	N/A
Active cooling	Yes	Yes
Release Date	March 11, 2026	June 16, 2026

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.