HP Envy 16 (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 15"

The Verdict

HP Envy 16 delivers significantly more power and visual quality for serious work, featuring a 16-inch 2560x1600 120Hz touchscreen versus Samsung's 15.6-inch 1920x1080 60Hz display. The Envy packs Intel's latest Core Ultra 7 155H with 16 cores and DDR5 RAM, crushing the Galaxy Book4's older 10-core i7-1355U with LPDDR5 memory. Real-world performance difference is substantial for video editing, 3D rendering, or multitasking. Storage advantage goes to HP with 1TB expandable SSD against Samsung's fixed 512GB. Portability favors Samsung at 1.56kg versus 2.34kg, and battery life claims match at 10 hours despite HP's larger 83Wh versus 54Wh capacity. Port selection heavily favors HP with dual Thunderbolt ports, dual USB-C, dual USB-A, SD card slot, and HDMI versus Samsung's single USB-C, single USB-A, no SD card. The $650 price gap reflects real capability differences. HP suits creative professionals and power users needing display quality and processing grunt. Samsung appeals to budget-conscious buyers prioritizing portability over performance. HP Envy 16 is the stronger overall machine despite the cost premium.