ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
The Verdict
Both laptops excel in different areas, making this a nuanced choice. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 dominates portability at 3.31 lbs with a compact 14-inch OLED display delivering 2880 x 1800 resolution at 120Hz with 500 nits brightness. Its AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor with 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB storage handles creative work and gaming smoothly, though battery life maxes out at 10 hours. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro trades compactness for a larger 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with identical resolution and refresh rate, plus superior battery endurance reaching 15 hours. Its Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor matches everyday performance but includes double the Thunderbolt ports (2 vs 0) and more USB-A connectivity (2 vs 1). The Samsung costs $150 less and offers 512GB storage versus the ASUS's 1TB, which represents the primary trade-off. If you prioritize ultraportability and maximum RAM with expanded storage, choose the ASUS. If you value screen real estate, longer battery life, and better connectivity options, the Samsung edges ahead. For most users, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro delivers superior value and everyday practicality, though the ASUS remains unmatched for mobile creators demanding peak performance in a tiny package.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) if…
- →2.8K 120Hz OLED display with perfect blacks in a 14-inch form factor
- →RTX 4060 Laptop GPU in a laptop weighing just 3.31 lbs
- →Excellent battery life for a gaming laptop at 10 hours
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro if…
- →Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with vivid color
- →Slim 12.5 mm profile for a 16-inch laptop
- →Excellent Samsung ecosystem integration with Galaxy devices
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
Pros
- 2.8K 120Hz OLED display with perfect blacks in a 14-inch form factor
- RTX 4060 Laptop GPU in a laptop weighing just 3.31 lbs
- Excellent battery life for a gaming laptop at 10 hours
- Premium aluminum build with a subtle, professional look
- Ryzen 9 8945HS with Ryzen AI for on-device AI acceleration
Cons
- Soldered 16 GB RAM with no upgrade path
- No Thunderbolt — AMD limitation means USB-C only
- Single M.2 slot — no secondary storage expansion
- OLED display capped at 500 nits — not as bright as Mini-LED alternatives
- Speakers are decent but not exceptional for the price
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Pros
- Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with vivid color
- Slim 12.5 mm profile for a 16-inch laptop
- Excellent Samsung ecosystem integration with Galaxy devices
- Good port selection including SD card and HDMI
- Up to 15-hour battery life is class-leading
Cons
- No discrete GPU option on this model
- RAM and SSD are soldered — no upgrade path
- Samsung DeX for PC still limited in scope
- AMOLED display may develop burn-in over time
- Higher price than similarly-specced Windows ultrabooks
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 3.31 lbs (1.5 kg) | 1.55 kg |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 12.28 x 8.94 x 0.63 inches | 355.4 x 227.9 x 12.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 15 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 8 cores / 16 threads | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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