ASUS VivoBook 15 (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 15"
The Verdict
Both laptops share a 15.6-inch 1920x1080 display and 13th Gen Intel processors, but they diverge significantly in build quality and performance tier. ASUS VivoBook 15 uses a plastic chassis with metal lid and pairs 8GB DDR4 RAM with an i5-1335U, while Samsung Galaxy Book4 features a premium all-aluminum body and upgrades to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM with an i7-1355U processor. The Galaxy Book4 delivers noticeably better multitasking capability with double the RAM and a faster CPU, justifying its $250 premium. Battery life favors Samsung at 10 hours versus ASUS's 8 hours, though both have adequate 42-54Wh capacities. Port selection slightly favors ASUS with two USB-A ports compared to Samsung's single port, a practical advantage for legacy device users. Both offer 512GB storage, but Samsung uses faster Gen 4 NVMe. The ASUS excels as a budget-friendly productivity machine for light workloads and student use. Samsung Galaxy Book4 15 is the superior choice if you value build durability, performance headroom for demanding applications, and longer battery endurance. At $499, the ASUS represents outstanding value for basic computing needs.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS VivoBook 15 (2023) if…
- →Affordable at $499 with a solid i5-1335U processor
- →512 GB SSD provides decent storage out of the box
- →Lightweight at 1.7 kg for a 15.6-inch laptop
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 15" if…
- →Lightweight at 3.44 lbs with an aluminum build for the price
- →Full-HD display is sufficient for everyday productivity
- →Samsung ecosystem features like Quick Share and Phone Link
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS VivoBook 15 (2023)
Pros
- Affordable at $499 with a solid i5-1335U processor
- 512 GB SSD provides decent storage out of the box
- Lightweight at 1.7 kg for a 15.6-inch laptop
- ErgoLift hinge design improves typing ergonomics
- Expandable storage via M.2 slot
Cons
- 60Hz display feels outdated
- 42 Wh battery provides mediocre endurance
- 300-nit brightness is dim for outdoor or bright room use
- 8 GB soldered RAM is not upgradeable on some models
- Plastic build feels basic
Samsung Galaxy Book4 15"
Pros
- Lightweight at 3.44 lbs with an aluminum build for the price
- Full-HD display is sufficient for everyday productivity
- Samsung ecosystem features like Quick Share and Phone Link
- 10-hour battery life handles a full school or work day
- HDMI port included — avoids dongles for presentations
Cons
- 60Hz FHD display is unremarkable at the $749 price point
- Only one USB-C and one USB-A port is limiting
- Soldered RAM and SSD — zero upgradeability
- No Thunderbolt or high-speed USB-C
- Integrated graphics only — no discrete GPU option
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS VivoBook 15 (2023) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 15" |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 3.44 lbs (1.56 kg) |
| Material | Plastic chassis with metal lid | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 359.7 x 232.5 x 17.9 mm | 14.00 x 8.93 x 0.61 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| SD card | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 8 hours | Up to 10 hours |
| Capacity | 42 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 300 | 300 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB PCIe NVMe | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4 | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 10-core (2P + 8E) | 10 cores (2P + 8E) |
| Chipset | 13th Gen Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core i7-1355U (13th Gen) |
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