ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360
The Verdict
These laptops target different use cases despite similar price positioning. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 prioritizes raw gaming performance with its AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, 144Hz FHD display, and aggressive thermal design, making it ideal for gamers who value refresh rates over screen clarity. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 sacrifices some gaming prowess for versatility, offering a stunning 2880x1800 AMOLED display (120Hz), 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a more premium aluminum chassis weighing just 1.66kg versus the ASUS's 2.20kg. Battery endurance favors Samsung at 15 hours claimed versus 10 hours on the ASUS. Storage and RAM are identical at 16GB DDR5/LPDDR5X and 512GB NVMe. The ASUS provides three USB-A ports compared to Samsung's single USB-A, giving it better legacy device support. The $650 price gap is significant: ASUS delivers superior gaming specs for $1099, while Samsung commands $1749.99 for its convertible form factor and display excellence. For competitive gaming and everyday productivity on a tight budget, the ASUS wins. For creative professionals, premium build quality, and display-centric work, Samsung justifies its premium. If gaming is secondary, Samsung's 120Hz AMOLED and portability offer better all-around value despite higher cost.
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 360 if…
- →Beautiful 3K AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen with S Pen support
- →Remarkably thin at 12.8 mm for a 16-inch convertible
- →Versatile 360-degree hinge for tablet and tent modes
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 360
Pros
- Beautiful 3K AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen with S Pen support
- Remarkably thin at 12.8 mm for a 16-inch convertible
- Versatile 360-degree hinge for tablet and tent modes
- Strong battery life from 76 Wh cell
Cons
- Heavy to use as a tablet at 1.66 kg
- No discrete GPU for creative or gaming workloads
- Soldered RAM limits future upgrades
- S Pen included but lacks charging or Bluetooth features
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.20 kg | 1.66 kg |
| Material | Plastic with metal reinforcement | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 354.9 x 251.9 x 22.9 mm | 355.4 x 252.2 x 12.8 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 0 | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours light use | Up to 15 hours |
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | FHD IPS 144Hz | Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 300 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 8-core / 16-thread | 16 cores |
| 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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