Samsung Galaxy Book4vsMSI Vector 16 HX

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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.
MSI
MSI Vector 16 HX
Vector 16 HX

Quick Stats

The MSI Vector 16 HX delivers exceptional performance handling demanding tasks with ease and smooth gaming results.
The MSI Vector 16 HX's bulky build prioritizes performance over stealthiness with its deliberate design choice.
The MSI Vector 16 HX's QHD+ IPS display offers vibrant hues and crisp details for an immersive visual experience.
The MSI Vector 16 HX features a high-quality 240Hz QHD+ display and a 24-key RGB keyboard layout.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Samsung Galaxy Book4
#286
MSI Vector 16 HX
Winner
#284
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy Book4
#401
MSI Vector 16 HX
#123
Winner
Display
Samsung Galaxy Book4
#548
MSI Vector 16 HX
#463
Winner
Performance
Samsung Galaxy Book4
#266
MSI Vector 16 HX
#75
Winner
Build
Samsung Galaxy Book4
#359
Winner
MSI Vector 16 HX
#812
Features
Samsung Galaxy Book4
#645
Winner
MSI Vector 16 HX
#811

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Samsung Samsung Galaxy Book4
MSI MSI Vector 16 HX
up to 32GB
up to 96GB
up to 8192GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1355U
Intel Core i9-14900HX
NVIDIA GeForce MX570
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop, 175W)
N/A
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

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

MSI Vector 16 HX

Strengths

MSI took those high-end specs and put them in a laptop that skips out on some of the things that add to the cost of these laptops. All of the performance with none of the fluff.
The gaming experience overall was fantastic. It's not an OLED panel, so the blacks aren't the blackest, and the brightness isn't maximum as you can get out of some screens. However, who's going to be gaming in direct sunlight?
Overall, I actually do think MSI succeeded with dropping the price for a top-spec gaming device and yet still making it fun and exciting to use.
The keyboard itself is really decent to type on. I really enjoy a chiclet-style keyboard like this one.

Weaknesses

It's very loud when you're gaming, especially when using the laptop standard, which makes it difficult to sneak in a gaming session at work
The laptop gets hot during gaming sessions, although it doesn't get too hot to handle.
The ports come out the back of the laptop, but this may cause cable clutter and take away from the overall aesthetic of the device
It weighs 2.7 kilograms, which is a bit heavy for some users
Read Full Reviews

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.

MSI Vector 16 HX

The new crop of gaming laptops has arrived, with one striking trend: every model is now an i9 powerhouse. While this means incredible performance, the price tag often reaches stratospheric heights, making it inaccessible to many gamers. Enter the MSI Vector 16 HX, a high-end gaming laptop that promises to deliver top-tier specs without breaking the bank. But does it live up to its promise?

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