AORUS 17vsSamsung Galaxy Book4

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AORUS
AORUS 17
17

Quick Stats

The AORUS 17's performance is competent but not exceptional, falling behind other laptops in its class overall.
The Aorus 17's build is serviceable but doesn't stand out due to several drawbacks and quirks.
The AORUS 17's display is a letdown due to slow response time and limited options available.
The AORUS 17 features an RTX 3070 Ti and 3080 Ti, but performance differs slightly in games.
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book4
Galaxy Book4

Quick Stats

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 delivers respectable performance despite its slim design and efficient Intel processors.
The build quality of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 is truly impressive and built to last overall.
The Samsung Galaxy Book4's display is a highlight, providing vibrant colors and crisp images with excellent brightness.
The Samsung Galaxy Book 4 boasts an impressive feature set, including efficient processors and stunning OLED display capabilities.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
AORUS 17
#291
Samsung Galaxy Book4
Winner
#286
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
AORUS 17
#265
Winner
Samsung Galaxy Book4
#401
Display
AORUS 17
#598
Samsung Galaxy Book4
#548
Winner
Performance
AORUS 17
#15
Winner
Samsung Galaxy Book4
#266
Build
AORUS 17
#444
Samsung Galaxy Book4
#359
Winner
Features
AORUS 17
#222
Winner
Samsung Galaxy Book4
#645

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
AORUS AORUS 17
Samsung Samsung Galaxy Book4
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 16000GB SSD
up to 8192GB SSD
Intel Core i9-12900H
Intel Core i7-1355U
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (Laptop, 130W)
NVIDIA GeForce MX570

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

AORUS 17

Strengths

The keyboard and touchpad are great, with the typing experience being comfortable.
The port selection is good, with plenty of options for connectivity.
A cooling pad can significantly improve thermals without resorting to loud fan noise.
The camera is in a better spot now, making it more useful.
It's possible to play games at high refresh rates (up to 360Hz) on the 1080p screen.
A cooling pad can be used to improve thermals and reduce fan noise.
Linux support was tested with Ubuntu 22.04, with most hardware working out of the box.

Weaknesses

The RTX 3070 Ti and 3080 Ti configurations barely performed differently in games.
There's no MUX switch for improved performance in eSports titles.
No overdrive mode on the screen results in a slower response time compared to other laptops.
Poor battery life compared to other laptops makes it less portable.
Speakers are not good, with most people preferring external audio.
The keyboard secondary functions don't get lit up, making them harder to use in the dark.
A maximum CPU power limit has been artificially set, limiting potential performance.

Samsung Galaxy Book4

Strengths

The keyboard is okay, I could get used to it in an hour or so
It got over 11 hours of battery life in our endurance test which is incredible especially given this has an OLED display
The speakers are fine, mids seem pretty decent
The webcam is good, looks nice and clear and crisp
We have a fingerprint reader up here on the right hand side which is on top of the power button best spot to have it
It's got a vapor chamber which is how we were able to extract those 80 Watts out of the 40/50 processor
The battery life is incredible
The RTX 4050 is a powerful GPU, great for gaming and content creation

Weaknesses

The price is $2400 with 16 GB of RAM 1 TB SSD and RTX 4050 which is outrageous and doesn't match the value
It's got like a couple medium compromises like the keyboard's okay trackpads kind of weird
The Wi-Fi card is soldered down so if you want Wi-Fi 7 I don't know just don't buy this laptop
The price makes no sense compared to other laptops with similar specs and features
You could get a Zephyris G16 for $22,000 that has the same amount of RAM and storage but an RTX 470
It's available with up to a 470 and that config is $3,000 which is still overpriced
The price of this laptop is a sin, it's got like a couple medium compromises
It doesn't have facial recognition despite its high price tag
Read Full Reviews

AORUS 17

The Aorus 17 is a gaming laptop that, despite its impressive specs, falls short in several areas. With a 1080p screen at its native resolution, pixelation becomes noticeable at 17 inches, and the lack of a 1440p option is puzzling. The RTX 3070 Ti and 3080 Ti configurations barely outperform each other in games, making one wonder if the extra cost is justified. Poor battery life, unimpressive speakers, and a subpar control panel software further detract from the experience.

Samsung Galaxy Book4

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 promises much with its sleek design and impressive specs. The laptop boasts an OLED display, powerful RTX 4050 graphics, and up to 16GB of RAM. But does it deliver on performance and value? This review will delve into the device's strengths and weaknesses, from its keyboard and trackpad to its battery life and price point. A must-read for anyone considering this laptop as their next purchase.

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