Dell Precision 5680 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
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.
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
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
| Spec | Dell Precision 5680 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 4.49 lbs (2.04 kg) | 1.55 kg |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 13.64 x 9.17 x 0.74 inches | 355.4 x 227.9 x 12.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 15 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 86 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | OLED touch | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5 ECC | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 14 cores (6P + 8E) | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i9-13900H (13th Gen) | 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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