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HP Dragonfly G4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro

Updated Apr 2026laptops
HP Dragonfly G4
HP
HP Dragonfly G4
$1,799
8.1/10
VS
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
$1,449
8.6/10
Winner

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.

ValueBook4 Pro
BatteryBook4 Pro
DisplayBook4 Pro
PerformanceBook4 Pro
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 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

HP Dragonfly G4
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Value
7.2
8.5
Battery
7.9
8.6
Display
8.8
9.2
Performance
7.5
8.9
portability
9.1
7.8

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

SpecHP Dragonfly G4Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
SoftwareWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home
Body
Weight0.99 kg1.55 kg
MaterialMagnesium alloyAluminum
Dimensions298.6 x 220.3 x 17.5 mm355.4 x 227.9 x 12.5 mm
Ports
HDMI11
USB-A ports12
SD card
Thunderbolt ports22
USB-C ports1
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 13 hours mixed useUp to 15 hours mixed use
Capacity54 Wh76 Wh
Display
Size13.5 inches16.0 inches
Type3:2 OLED touch anti-reflectionDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1920 x 12802880 x 1800
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)400500
Storage
SSD512 GB NVMe512 GB NVMe
Expandable storage
Keyboard
Backlit
Touch Bar
Processor
RAM16 GB LPDDR516 GB LPDDR5x
Cores10-core (2P+8E)16-core (6P+8E+2LPE)
ChipsetIntel Core i7-1365UIntel Core Ultra 7 155H

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