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ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro

Updated Apr 2026laptops
ASUS VivoBook Pro 15
ASUS
ASUS VivoBook Pro 15
$1,099
8.1/10
VS
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
$1,449
8.3/10
Winner

The Verdict

Both laptops target creative professionals, but serve different priorities. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 features a superior OLED display with 600 nits brightness and Intel's older 13th-gen i9-13900H with 14 cores, delivering raw performance for demanding workloads. Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro counters with a larger 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel (2880 x 1800 resolution), newer Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor with efficiency cores, and exceptional 15-hour battery life versus ASUS's 7 hours. The Samsung weighs only 1.55kg compared to ASUS's 1.8kg, making it noticeably more portable. Storage is identical at 512GB, though ASUS allows expansion while Samsung doesn't. ASUS excels in peak performance and display brightness for color-critical work, while Samsung prioritizes all-day mobility and battery endurance. At $1099, the ASUS offers better raw value per dollar and performance metrics. However, Samsung's superior battery life, lighter weight, newer architecture, and larger screen justify the $350 premium for users prioritizing portability and productivity across long workdays. Choose ASUS for intensive creative tasks, Samsung for mobile professionals.

ValuePro 15
BatteryBook4 Pro
DisplayPro 15
PerformancePro 15
portabilityBook4 Pro

Who Should Buy

Buy the ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 if…

  • 2.8K 120Hz OLED display at $1,099 is outstanding value
  • i9-13900H delivers strong multi-core performance for content creation
  • NVIDIA RTX 4050 for light gaming and GPU-accelerated workflows

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

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Value
8.5
7.9
Battery
6.8
9.1
Display
8.8
8.6
Performance
8.7
8.2
portability
7.5
8.9

Pros & Cons

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15

Pros

  • 2.8K 120Hz OLED display at $1,099 is outstanding value
  • i9-13900H delivers strong multi-core performance for content creation
  • NVIDIA RTX 4050 for light gaming and GPU-accelerated workflows
  • Full-size HDMI and SD card reader ports
  • Upgradeable M.2 SSD slot for storage expansion

Cons

  • Battery life drops to 5 hours under typical productivity use
  • Plastic bottom panel reduces overall build quality feel
  • 16 GB soldered RAM with no upgrade path
  • Keyboard has shallow 1.4 mm key travel
  • Webcam is 720p — disappointing for video calls

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

SpecASUS VivoBook Pro 15Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
SoftwareWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Body
Weight3.97 lbs (1.8 kg)1.55 kg
MaterialAluminum and plasticAluminum
Dimensions14.06 x 9.21 x 0.74 inches355.4 x 227.9 x 12.5 mm
Ports
HDMI1
USB-A ports22
USB-C ports11
SD card
Thunderbolt ports12
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 7 hoursUp to 15 hours mixed use
Capacity70 Wh76 Wh
Display
Size15.6 inches16.0 inches
TypeOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution2880 x 16202880 x 1800
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)600500
Storage
SSD512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe512 GB NVMe
Expandable storage
Keyboard
Backlit
Touch Bar
Processor
RAM16 GB DDR516 GB LPDDR5x
Cores14 cores (6P + 8E)16-core (6P+8E+2LPE)
ChipsetIntel Core i9-13900H (13th Gen)Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

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