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HP Dragonfly G4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra

Updated Apr 2026laptops
HP Dragonfly G4
HP
HP Dragonfly G4
$1,799
8.4/10
Winner
VS
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
$2,399
8.1/10

The Verdict

HP Dragonfly G4 and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra target different user priorities. The Dragonfly G4 excels in portability at just 0.99 kg with a compact 13.5-inch 3:2 OLED display (1920 x 1280, 400 nits), making it ideal for business travelers. Its 54 Wh battery delivers impressive 13-hour mixed-use runtime despite the modest capacity. The Intel Core i7-1365U with 16 GB RAM handles productivity tasks efficiently, though 512 GB storage is tight for power users. Samsung's Galaxy Book3 Ultra prioritizes performance and screen real estate with a 16-inch 120Hz AMOLED display (2880 x 1800, 400 nits) and stronger Intel Core i9-13900H processor paired with 32 GB RAM and 1 TB storage. However, it weighs 1.79 kg and manages only 8 hours of battery life from a larger 76 Wh cell, making it less portable despite superior specs. The Dragonfly costs $600 less and includes superior battery longevity, Thunderbolt connectivity, and Windows 11 Pro. Choose the Dragonfly G4 if you value ultraportability and battery endurance for constant travel. Pick the Galaxy Book3 Ultra if you need screen real estate, raw processing power, and storage capacity for content creation or intensive workloads.

ValueDragonfly G4
BatteryDragonfly G4
DisplayBook3 Ultra
PerformanceBook3 Ultra
portabilityDragonfly G4

Who Should Buy

Buy the HP Dragonfly G4 if…

  • Featherlight at just 0.99 kg — ideal for frequent travellers
  • Tall 3:2 OLED display boosts productivity in portrait orientation
  • HP Wolf Security for business-grade protection

Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra if…

  • Gorgeous 16-inch 2.8K AMOLED 120Hz display with vivid colors
  • NVIDIA RTX 4070 Laptop GPU handles creative and gaming workloads
  • Under 4 lbs — lightweight for a 16-inch laptop with discrete GPU

Category Scores

HP Dragonfly G4
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Value
8.5
7.5
Battery
9.0
6.8
Display
8.5
9.2
Performance
7.8
9.0
portability
9.5
7.2

Pros & Cons

HP Dragonfly G4

Pros

  • Featherlight at just 0.99 kg — ideal for frequent travellers
  • Tall 3:2 OLED display boosts productivity in portrait orientation
  • HP Wolf Security for business-grade protection
  • 5G optional for always-connected mobility
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed

Cons

  • Very expensive for a 13-inch ultrabook
  • U-series CPU throttles quickly under sustained workloads
  • Small 54 Wh battery limits unplugged endurance
  • Limited port selection — no SD card reader
  • OLED touch display attracts smudges

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra

Pros

  • Gorgeous 16-inch 2.8K AMOLED 120Hz display with vivid colors
  • NVIDIA RTX 4070 Laptop GPU handles creative and gaming workloads
  • Under 4 lbs — lightweight for a 16-inch laptop with discrete GPU
  • Seamless Samsung ecosystem integration with Galaxy phones and tablets
  • Excellent keyboard with 1.5 mm key travel and good feedback

Cons

  • $2,399 is steep and competes directly with MacBook Pro 16
  • 76 Wh battery drains faster on AMOLED — expect 6-7 hours in practice
  • Soldered RAM and SSD limit upgradeability
  • Samsung software bloatware is annoying to clean up
  • No OLED brightness matching Apple's XDR 1600-nit HDR peak

Full Specifications

SpecHP Dragonfly G4Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
SoftwareWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home
Body
Weight0.99 kg3.95 lbs (1.79 kg)
MaterialMagnesium alloyAluminum
Dimensions298.6 x 220.3 x 17.5 mm13.99 x 9.86 x 0.65 inches
Ports
HDMI1
USB-A ports11
SD card
Thunderbolt ports22
USB-C ports2
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 13 hours mixed useUp to 8 hours
Capacity54 Wh76 Wh
Display
Size13.5 inches16 inches
Type3:2 OLED touch anti-reflectionAMOLED
Resolution1920 x 12802880 x 1800
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)400400
Storage
SSD512 GB NVMe1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe
Expandable storage
Keyboard
Backlit
Touch Bar
Processor
RAM16 GB LPDDR532 GB LPDDR5
Cores10-core (2P+8E)14 cores (6P + 8E)
ChipsetIntel Core i7-1365UIntel Core i9-13900H (13th Gen)

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