HP Dragonfly G4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
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.
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
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
| Spec | HP Dragonfly G4 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 0.99 kg | 3.95 lbs (1.79 kg) |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 298.6 x 220.3 x 17.5 mm | 13.99 x 9.86 x 0.65 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 13 hours mixed use | Up to 8 hours |
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | 3:2 OLED touch anti-reflection | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1280 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 32 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 10-core (2P+8E) | 14 cores (6P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i7-1365U | Intel Core i9-13900H (13th Gen) |
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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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