ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 15"
The Verdict
ASUS VivoBook S 15 dominates across nearly every specification category despite costing $550 more. Its Snapdragon X Elite processor delivers superior ARM-based performance with 12 cores versus Intel's 10-core hybrid architecture, while the 2880 x 1620 OLED display at 120Hz absolutely crushes Samsung's 1920 x 1080 IPS panel running at 60Hz. Brightness reaches 600 nits on the ASUS compared to 300 nits on Samsung, making a massive difference for outdoor visibility and color accuracy. Battery life claims 18 hours versus 10 hours, though real-world usage will vary considerably. Storage doubles at 1TB versus 512GB. Weight difference is negligible at 1.42kg versus 1.56kg. Samsung's primary advantage is price, offering respectable specs at $749 for basic productivity and media consumption. However, the ASUS represents substantially better long-term value with superior display technology, processing power, and battery efficiency that justify the premium. Budget-conscious buyers should consider Samsung, but anyone valuing performance, display quality, and longevity should invest in the ASUS.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite) if…
- →Excellent 3K 120Hz OLED display
- →All-day battery life thanks to ARM efficiency
- →Powerful 45 TOPS NPU for Copilot+ AI features
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 S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite)
Pros
- Excellent 3K 120Hz OLED display
- All-day battery life thanks to ARM efficiency
- Powerful 45 TOPS NPU for Copilot+ AI features
- Lightweight for a 15.6-inch laptop
- Fanless-quiet operation under typical loads
Cons
- ARM compatibility issues with some x86 apps
- No Thunderbolt support
- Soldered RAM not upgradeable
- No SD card reader
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 S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 15" |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home (ARM) | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.42 kg | 3.44 lbs (1.56 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 352.6 x 225.9 x 14.7 mm | 14.00 x 8.93 x 0.61 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 0 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 18 hours | Up to 10 hours |
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | OLED, 16:9 | IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1620 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 300 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 12 cores | 10 cores (2P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Intel Core i7-1355U (13th Gen) |
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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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