HP Dragonfly G4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
The Verdict
HP's Dragonfly G4 excels as an ultraportable workhorse at 0.99 kg with a premium magnesium build and stunning 3:2 OLED display, ideal for professionals prioritizing mobility and screen real estate relative to weight. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Pro counters with a larger 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen at 120Hz, stronger 16-core processor, superior battery life (15 vs 13 hours), and more connectivity including SD card support, all while costing $350 less. The Galaxy Book4's 1.55 kg weight and 12.5mm thickness remain highly portable despite the larger footprint. Display brightness favors Samsung (500 vs 400 nits), though the Dragonfly's OLED offers superior contrast and color accuracy for creative work. Performance-wise, the Core Ultra 155H processor noticeably outpaces the 1365U for multitasking and demanding applications. If you travel constantly and value lightweight construction with exceptional portability, the Dragonfly justifies its premium pricing. However, most users will appreciate the Galaxy Book4 Pro's superior value proposition, combining better performance, larger immersive screen, longer battery endurance, and practical features like expandable storage at a significantly lower price point.
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 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
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 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 | HP Dragonfly G4 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 0.99 kg | 1.55 kg |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 298.6 x 220.3 x 17.5 mm | 355.4 x 227.9 x 12.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 13 hours mixed use | Up to 15 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | 3:2 OLED touch anti-reflection | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1280 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 10-core (2P+8E) | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i7-1365U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
Want to compare a third product?
Add another product for a 3-way comparison.
Related Comparisons
- Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360
- Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
- Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro vs Razer Blade Stealth 13
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.
Explore more in laptops, see all HP products or all Samsung products. View full details for the HP Dragonfly G4 or the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro.