HP Dragonfly G4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 15"
The Verdict
HP Dragonfly G4 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 15" serve different user priorities at vastly different price points. HP's 13.5-inch OLED display with 1920x1280 resolution and 400-nit brightness significantly outperforms Samsung's 15.6-inch IPS panel (1920x1080, 300 nits), making it superior for creative work and outdoor visibility. HP weighs just 0.99 kg versus Samsung's 1.56 kg, and its magnesium construction feels more premium than aluminum. Both share Intel Core i7 processors (HP's 1365U vs Samsung's 1355U) and 16GB RAM, delivering comparable everyday performance. Battery life favors HP at 13 hours versus Samsung's 10 hours. Samsung compensates with a larger 15.6-inch screen and 57% lower price ($749 vs $1799), making it attractive for budget-conscious buyers who prioritize screen real estate over portability and display quality. HP includes two Thunderbolt ports while Samsung offers USB-C, but HP lacks expandable storage like Samsung. For professionals needing exceptional portability, display quality, and build materials, HP Dragonfly G4 justifies its premium. Students and casual users seeking value get more screen inches and decent performance from Samsung Galaxy Book4 15" at a fraction of the cost. Choose HP for ultraportability and superior specs, Samsung for budget-friendly larger-screen computing.
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 Book4 15" if…
- →Lightweight at 3.44 lbs with an aluminum build for the price
- →Full-HD display is sufficient for everyday productivity
- →Samsung ecosystem features like Quick Share and Phone Link
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 Book4 15"
Pros
- Lightweight at 3.44 lbs with an aluminum build for the price
- Full-HD display is sufficient for everyday productivity
- Samsung ecosystem features like Quick Share and Phone Link
- 10-hour battery life handles a full school or work day
- HDMI port included — avoids dongles for presentations
Cons
- 60Hz FHD display is unremarkable at the $749 price point
- Only one USB-C and one USB-A port is limiting
- Soldered RAM and SSD — zero upgradeability
- No Thunderbolt or high-speed USB-C
- Integrated graphics only — no discrete GPU option
Full Specifications
| Spec | HP Dragonfly G4 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 15" |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 0.99 kg | 3.44 lbs (1.56 kg) |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 298.6 x 220.3 x 17.5 mm | 14.00 x 8.93 x 0.61 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | — |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 13 hours mixed use | Up to 10 hours |
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | 3:2 OLED touch anti-reflection | IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1280 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 300 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 10-core (2P+8E) | 10 cores (2P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i7-1365U | Intel Core i7-1355U (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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