ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
The Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 targets gamers with a 144Hz FHD display and AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, while Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra prioritizes professionals with a stunning 2880x1800 Dynamic AMOLED touchscreen and Intel Core Ultra 9 185H. The ASUS delivers superior refresh rates for competitive gaming at 144Hz versus Samsung's 120Hz, and offers better value at $1099 versus $2400. Samsung counters with a premium build (aluminum vs plastic), lighter weight (1.86kg vs 2.20kg), thinner profile (16.5mm vs 22.9mm), superior brightness (400 nits vs 300 nits), and better battery efficiency (13 hours vs 10 hours). Storage doubles on Samsung (1TB vs 512GB), and it includes Thunderbolt 2 support and SD card slot for professionals. The ASUS provides more USB-A ports (3 vs 1) and stronger gaming credentials with higher refresh rate, but the Ryzen 7 8845HS trades blows with the Core Ultra 9 in everyday performance. For gamers or budget-conscious users, the ASUS wins decisively. For creative professionals needing portability, display quality, and premium construction, Samsung justifies the premium. This isn't a close call due to dramatically different positioning and price point.
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 Ultra if…
- →Stunning 3K AMOLED 120Hz display with deep colors
- →Includes NVIDIA RTX 4050 or 4070 discrete GPU
- →Surprisingly thin and light for a 16-inch with dGPU
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 Ultra
Pros
- Stunning 3K AMOLED 120Hz display with deep colors
- Includes NVIDIA RTX 4050 or 4070 discrete GPU
- Surprisingly thin and light for a 16-inch with dGPU
- Tight integration with Samsung Galaxy ecosystem
Cons
- Premium pricing rivals workstation laptops
- Soldered RAM, only storage is upgradable
- Speakers underwhelming versus MacBook competitors
- Touchpad palm rejection occasionally inconsistent
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.20 kg | 1.86 kg |
| Material | Plastic with metal reinforcement | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 354.9 x 251.9 x 22.9 mm | 355.4 x 250.4 x 16.5 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 13 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 | 1 TB |
| 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 9 185H |
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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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