ASUS ZenBook Pro 16X vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 15"
The Verdict
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 16X targets creative professionals and power users, delivering a 3840 x 2400 OLED touch display with 120Hz refresh rate and 550 nits brightness that excels for content creation and detailed design work. Its Intel Core i9-13905H with 14 cores, 32GB RAM, and Thunderbolt connectivity provide substantial performance advantages for video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. The 96Wh battery supports up to 8 hours of use. Conversely, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 15" emphasizes portability and value at one-third the price, weighing just 3.44 lbs with a slimmer 0.61-inch profile. Its 1080p IPS display and Core i7-1355U processor handle everyday productivity and light creative work competently, though the 60Hz refresh rate and 300-nit brightness pale against the ASUS. Battery life edges slightly higher at 10 hours due to the lower-power processor. Storage starts at 512GB versus 1TB on the ASUS. Choose the ZenBook Pro 16X if you need professional-grade performance, precise color accuracy, and high refresh rates for creative work. The Galaxy Book4 15" suits students and business users prioritizing mobility and affordability who don't require intensive processing power.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS ZenBook Pro 16X if…
- →4K OLED touch display with Pantone validation and 100% DCI-P3 coverage
- →ASUS DialPad rotary control for precise creative application adjustments
- →Tilting keyboard mechanism improves airflow and typing ergonomics
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 ZenBook Pro 16X
Pros
- 4K OLED touch display with Pantone validation and 100% DCI-P3 coverage
- ASUS DialPad rotary control for precise creative application adjustments
- Tilting keyboard mechanism improves airflow and typing ergonomics
- NVIDIA RTX 4070 Laptop GPU for content creation and light gaming
- 96 Wh battery provides solid endurance for a 4K OLED laptop
Cons
- 5.29 lbs is heavy for a creative-focused ultrabook
- Tilting keyboard mechanism adds complexity and potential failure points
- Soldered RAM cannot be upgraded past 32 GB
- $2,499 places it against formidable MacBook Pro competition
- Fan noise increases noticeably during GPU-intensive tasks
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 ZenBook Pro 16X | Samsung Galaxy Book4 15" |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 5.29 lbs (2.4 kg) | 3.44 lbs (1.56 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 14.05 x 9.89 x 0.77 inches | 14.00 x 8.93 x 0.61 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB-A ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 8 hours | Up to 10 hours |
| Capacity | 96 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | OLED touch | IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 550 | 300 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 14 cores (6P + 8E) | 10 cores (2P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i9-13905H (13th Gen) | 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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