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Dell Precision 5680 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro

Updated Apr 2026laptops
Dell Precision 5680
Dell
Dell Precision 5680
$2,499
8.4/10
VS
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
$1,449
8.6/10
Winner

The Verdict

Dell Precision 5680 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro target different audiences within the professional laptop segment. The Dell excels as a specialized workstation with its 3840 x 2400 OLED touch display, 32GB DDR5 ECC RAM, and Intel Core i9-13900H processor delivering superior performance for color-critical work and heavy multitasking. Its 1TB storage and expandable drive options suit content creators needing substantial workspace. However, it weighs 4.49 pounds with 10-hour battery life, making it less portable. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Pro counters with exceptional everyday usability: 1.55kg weight, 15-hour battery life, higher 120Hz refresh rate on its 500-nit Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, and superior port selection including HDMI and dual USB-A. The Core Ultra 7 155H with 16GB RAM handles professional tasks competently, though storage maxes at 512GB without expansion. At $1449 versus $2499, Samsung offers dramatically better value and portability for mobile professionals prioritizing battery endurance and port flexibility. Dell remains the choice for graphics-intensive work requiring color accuracy and processing power, but most business users will find Samsung's lighter, longer-lasting machine more practical and economical.

ValueBook4 Pro
BatteryBook4 Pro
DisplayPrecision 5680
PerformancePrecision 5680
portabilityBook4 Pro

Who Should Buy

Buy the Dell Precision 5680 if…

  • NVIDIA RTX 3500 Ada workstation GPU with ISV certifications
  • 4K OLED touch display with 100% DCI-P3 for color-critical work
  • ECC memory option for error-free computation in CAD/simulation

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

Dell Precision 5680
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Value
7.1
8.9
Battery
7.2
9.1
Display
9.1
8.7
Performance
9.0
8.2
portability
6.5
9.2

Pros & Cons

Dell Precision 5680

Pros

  • NVIDIA RTX 3500 Ada workstation GPU with ISV certifications
  • 4K OLED touch display with 100% DCI-P3 for color-critical work
  • ECC memory option for error-free computation in CAD/simulation
  • Compact for a mobile workstation — smaller than most 16-inch laptops
  • Dell's enterprise support and manageability tools

Cons

  • Expensive starting at $2,499 with workstation GPU configs much higher
  • Only USB-C/Thunderbolt — no built-in USB-A or HDMI
  • OLED display limited to 60Hz refresh rate
  • Fan noise under sustained workstation loads is loud
  • Battery life drops to 4-5 hours under GPU-intensive tasks

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

SpecDell Precision 5680Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
SoftwareWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home
Body
Weight4.49 lbs (2.04 kg)1.55 kg
MaterialCNC machined aluminumAluminum
Dimensions13.64 x 9.17 x 0.74 inches355.4 x 227.9 x 12.5 mm
Ports
HDMI1
USB-C ports21
SD card
Thunderbolt ports22
USB-A ports2
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 10 hoursUp to 15 hours mixed use
Capacity86 Wh76 Wh
Display
Size16 inches16.0 inches
TypeOLED touchDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution3840 x 24002880 x 1800
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)400500
Storage
SSD1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe512 GB NVMe
Expandable storage
Keyboard
Backlit
Touch Bar
Processor
RAM32 GB DDR5 ECC16 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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