Dell Inspiron 15 (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
The Verdict
Both laptops share the same 15.6-inch form factor and weight, but their displays diverge significantly. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 360 features a stunning Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rate and 400 nits brightness, ideal for creative work and media consumption, whereas Dell's Inspiron 15 uses a standard 60Hz IPS LCD at 250 nits. Performance favors Samsung with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16-core) and 16GB LPDDR5x RAM against Dell's Core i5-1335U (10-core) with 8GB DDR5, making Samsung substantially faster for multitasking and demanding applications. Battery life edges toward Samsung at 14 hours versus 12 hours. Dell excels in value and port flexibility with SD card support at $599, while Samsung justifies its $1349 premium through its convertible 2-in-1 design, superior processor, and exceptional display technology. Choose Dell for budget-conscious users needing basic productivity; select Samsung for professionals seeking premium build, performance, and display quality.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Dell Inspiron 15 (2024) if…
- →Solid all-rounder for everyday productivity and web browsing at $599
- →Good port selection including HDMI and SD card reader
- →Reasonable 54 Wh battery provides good endurance for the price
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
Pros & Cons
Dell Inspiron 15 (2024)
Pros
- Solid all-rounder for everyday productivity and web browsing at $599
- Good port selection including HDMI and SD card reader
- Reasonable 54 Wh battery provides good endurance for the price
- Lightweight at 1.65 kg for a 15.6-inch laptop
- Expandable storage via second M.2 slot
Cons
- 250-nit display brightness is dim for any non-indoor use
- 60Hz refresh rate feels behind modern standards
- 8 GB base RAM needs upgrading for comfortable multitasking
- Plastic chassis feels basic compared to aluminum competitors
- Webcam is only 720p — poor for video calls
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
| Spec | Dell Inspiron 15 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 1.65 kg |
| Material | Plastic chassis with aluminum palm rest | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 358.5 x 235.6 x 16.9 mm | 356.3 x 229.0 x 14.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours | Up to 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 68 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touch 2-in-1 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 250 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB PCIe NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 16 GB DDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 10-core (Intel) / 6-core (AMD) | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i5-1335U / AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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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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