ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
The Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 excels as a gaming-focused machine with its 144Hz FHD display, AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, and robust cooling system, making it ideal for competitive gaming at 1099 dollars. Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro prioritizes productivity with a stunning 2880x1800 Dynamic AMOLED display, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, superior build quality (1.55kg aluminum chassis), and 15-hour battery life, justifying its 1449 dollar premium. Performance-wise, both handle demanding tasks well, though the Galaxy Book4's hybrid cores provide multithreading advantages. Portability heavily favors Samsung's 700g weight reduction and 12.5mm thickness. The ASUS offers better gaming refresh rates and more USB-A ports; Samsung counters with Thunderbolt 2, SD card slot, and dramatically superior display brightness and color accuracy. Choose ASUS for gaming acceleration; select Samsung if ultraportability, display quality, and everyday battery endurance matter most.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) if…
- →RTX 4060 with Ryzen 7 8845HS is great value for 1080p gaming
- →90 Wh battery surprisingly good for a gaming laptop
- →MIL-STD-810H certified for durability
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 TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
Pros
- RTX 4060 with Ryzen 7 8845HS is great value for 1080p gaming
- 90 Wh battery surprisingly good for a gaming laptop
- MIL-STD-810H certified for durability
- Upgradeable RAM and dual SSD slots
- Quiet under light workloads
Cons
- 1080p FHD display looks soft on a 15.6-inch screen
- 300-nit brightness is poor for well-lit rooms
- Plastic chassis lacks a premium feel
- No Thunderbolt support
- Fan noise escalates quickly under load
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 TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.20 kg | 1.55 kg |
| Material | Plastic with metal reinforcement | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 354.9 x 251.9 x 22.9 mm | 355.4 x 227.9 x 12.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 0 | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours light use | Up to 15 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | FHD IPS 144Hz | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 300 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 8-core / 16-thread | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | 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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