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Dell Alienware x16 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 360

Updated Apr 2026laptops
Dell Alienware x16
Dell
Dell Alienware x16
$1,899
8.4/10
VS
Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
$1,349
8.1/10

The Verdict

Dell Alienware x16 targets serious gamers and content creators with a 16-inch 240Hz IPS display delivering 480 nits brightness, Intel Core i9-13900HK processor with 32GB DDR5 RAM, and 1TB NVMe storage. Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 emphasizes versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible with a 15.6-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED touchscreen, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB LPDDR5x RAM, and significantly longer battery life at 14 hours versus 6 hours. The Alienware dominates raw performance benchmarks and gaming capability, offering superior refresh rate, brightness, and storage capacity alongside dual Thunderbolt ports. However, it weighs 5.89 lbs compared to Galaxy Book4's 3.64 lbs, making portability a trade-off. The Samsung excels in everyday usability, hybrid work scenarios, and battery endurance, plus its touchscreen AMOLED panel offers superior color accuracy for creative work despite lower refresh rates. At $1899 versus $1349, the Alienware justifies premium pricing for gaming and intensive workloads, while the Galaxy Book4 provides better value for mobile professionals needing all-day battery and form flexibility. Choose Alienware for gaming and performance; select Samsung for balanced productivity with superior portability and battery.

ValueBook4 360
BatteryBook4 360
DisplayAlienware x16
PerformanceAlienware x16
portabilityBook4 360

Who Should Buy

Buy the Dell Alienware x16 if…

  • 240Hz QHD+ display is excellent for competitive gaming
  • Thinner and lighter than the m18 while still packing RTX 4070/4080
  • 99.5 Wh battery is near the legal maximum for air travel

Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 if…

  • Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
  • Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
  • Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration

Category Scores

Dell Alienware x16
Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
Value
7.5
8.3
Battery
5.5
8.8
Display
9.1
8.5
Performance
9.0
8.2
portability
5.8
8.9

Pros & Cons

Dell Alienware x16

Pros

  • 240Hz QHD+ display is excellent for competitive gaming
  • Thinner and lighter than the m18 while still packing RTX 4070/4080
  • 99.5 Wh battery is near the legal maximum for air travel
  • Premium CNC aluminum build with Alienware's signature design language
  • Dolby Atmos speakers produce surprisingly good audio

Cons

  • Still nearly 6 lbs — heavier than many 16-inch gaming laptops
  • 6-hour battery life requires keeping the charger nearby
  • Only one Thunderbolt 4 port
  • Keyboard feels mushy compared to ThinkPad or MacBook keyboards
  • Alienware Command Center software can be buggy

Samsung Galaxy Book4 360

Pros

  • Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
  • Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
  • Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration
  • Good 14-hour battery life for a convertible
  • Sleek aluminum build at reasonable weight

Cons

  • FHD+ resolution looks soft on a 15.6-inch screen
  • No SD card reader
  • RAM and SSD soldered — no upgrade path
  • Hinge adds weight vs. a comparable clamshell
  • No discrete GPU option

Full Specifications

SpecDell Alienware x16Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
SoftwareWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Body
Weight5.89 lbs (2.67 kg)1.65 kg
MaterialCNC machined aluminumAluminum
Dimensions14.33 x 10.24 x 0.93 inches356.3 x 229.0 x 14.9 mm
Ports
HDMI1
USB-A ports22
USB-C ports21
SD card
Thunderbolt ports12
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 6 hoursUp to 14 hours mixed use
Capacity99.5 Wh68 Wh
Display
Size16 inches15.6 inches
TypeIPSFHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touch 2-in-1
Resolution2560 x 16001920 x 1080
Refresh rate240Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)480400
Storage
SSD1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe512 GB NVMe
Expandable storage
Keyboard
Backlit
Touch Bar
Processor
RAM32 GB DDR516 GB LPDDR5x
Cores14 cores (6P + 8E)16-core (6P+8E+2LPE)
ChipsetIntel Core i9-13900HK (13th Gen)Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

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