Samsung Galaxy Book4 review
The Samsung Samsung Galaxy Book4 ranks as the #286 laptops globally, achieving a LibraScore of 76. Across all metrics, this product stands out most for its #266-ranked performance among 774 laptops. Consider the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 or MSI Vector 16 HX, which offer higher scores while staying in the same price range.
Is it Worth it?
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 is an impressive laptop with an OLED display, RTX 4050 graphics, and Intel's new processor. However, its price tag of $2400 makes it hard to justify. With 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, it's a solid machine, but the keyboard is only okay, the trackpad is weird, and the speakers are fine for that price. It's not bad value considering its performance, battery life (over 11 hours), and vapor chamber cooling system. But at this price point, you'd expect more, especially when compared to similar laptops from other brands like HP Spectre X360, which costs $660 less.
Build
The build quality of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 is impressive. The laptop's design is sleek and sturdy, with a solid aluminum chassis that exudes premium feel. The lid opens smoothly and stays put at various angles, making it easy to use in different environments. The keyboard deck is made of a smooth matte finish, and the keys have a satisfying tactile feedback. The trackpad, however, feels a bit odd to the touch, but still responds accurately to gestures. Overall, the build quality is top-notch, giving the impression that this laptop is built to last. It’s worth checking out Samsung Galaxy Book5 360, delivering remarkable build.
Display
The Samsung Galaxy Book4's display is a highlight of the device. The OLED panel provides vibrant colors and crisp images. As an UltraBook, it's impressive that it can produce such quality visuals despite its compact size. The touchscreen feature adds to its usability, making it easy to navigate through menus and interact with content. Additionally, the display's brightness and viewing angles are excellent, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use cases. Overall, the Galaxy Book4's display is a significant strength, offering an enjoyable visual experience for users. Give Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey a try—it’s designed to provide an unparalleled display.
Performance
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 delivers respectable performance despite its slim design. It's powered by Intel's new processors, which are proving to be efficient. The laptop handled daily tasks with ease and multitasking was manageable. However, it was outperformed by the Asus G14 in benchmark tests. For creative professionals, the RTX 4050 graphics card provides a decent experience. Overall, the Galaxy Book4's performance is adequate for its price range, but not exceptional. It's a solid choice for those who prioritize portability over raw power, but may not be the best option for heavy users or gamers. Get your hands on MSI GS76 Stealth if you're looking for better performance.
Battery and Charging
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 boasts an impressive battery life, with over 11 hours and 30 minutes of endurance in our tests. The 73.8Wh battery is also quite efficient, allowing for a long-lasting charge. However, the high price point of $2400 makes it hard to justify, especially when compared to other laptops with similar specs at lower prices.
Connectivity
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 has a Wi-Fi card soldered down, limiting future upgrades. The fingerprint reader is conveniently located on the power button, but there's no facial recognition, which is surprising at this price point. The laptop also lacks USB-A ports and an SD card slot, making it seem like an afterthought. Connectivity options are otherwise standard, with two Wolfers and two tweeters providing decent sound quality. You might prefer Samsung Galaxy Book4 360, designed with an upgraded connectivity for a better experience.
Features
The Samsung Galaxy Book 4 boasts an impressive feature set. It's powered by Intel's new processors, which provide efficient performance. The laptop comes with a 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and RTX 4050 graphics card. Additionally, it features a stunning 13.3" OLED display with touch capability. The battery life is also notable, with over 11 hours of endurance in our tests. For a superior features, Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 could be the right choice.
Support and Maintenance
The Samsung Galaxy Book4's keyboard is an A-minus effort, but the trackpad is mediocre. Speakers are fine for casual use. Battery life is impressive at over 11 hours, but the high price tag of $2400 makes it a tough sell compared to similar laptops in its class.
Pros
1. The keyboard is okay, I could get used to it in an hour or so
2. It got over 11 hours of battery life in our endurance test which is incredible especially given this has an OLED display
3. The speakers are fine, mids seem pretty decent
4. The webcam is good, looks nice and clear and crisp
5. 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
6. It's got a vapor chamber which is how we were able to extract those 80 Watts out of the 40/50 processor
7. The battery life is incredible
8. The RTX 4050 is a powerful GPU, great for gaming and content creation
Cons
1. The price is $2400 with 16 GB of RAM 1 TB SSD and RTX 4050 which is outrageous and doesn't match the value
2. It's got like a couple medium compromises like the keyboard's okay trackpads kind of weird
3. The Wi-Fi card is soldered down so if you want Wi-Fi 7 I don't know just don't buy this laptop
4. The price makes no sense compared to other laptops with similar specs and features
5. You could get a Zephyris G16 for $22,000 that has the same amount of RAM and storage but an RTX 470
6. It's available with up to a 470 and that config is $3,000 which is still overpriced
7. The price of this laptop is a sin, it's got like a couple medium compromises
8. It doesn't have facial recognition despite its high price tag
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