HP Envy x360 15 vs Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
The Verdict
Both laptops deliver premium experiences but target different priorities. The HP Envy x360 15 costs $999 and pairs a 15.6-inch OLED display with AMD's Ryzen 7 7730U, 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage. It's lighter at 4.21 lbs with solid 9-hour battery life and includes two USB-A ports for better legacy connectivity. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra at $2399 commands nearly 2.5 times the price with a 16-inch AMOLED screen, Intel Core i9-13900H processor with 14 cores, 32GB RAM, and 1TB storage. Its 120Hz display refresh, Thunderbolt ports, and raw performance advantage make it a workstation-class machine. Battery life is slightly shorter at 8 hours despite the larger 76Wh capacity. For content creators, programmers, and professionals handling heavy workloads, the Galaxy Book3 Ultra justifies its premium with superior processing power and storage. The Envy x360 15 makes far more sense for everyday use, web work, and media consumption. Unless you need the extra cores and storage, the HP delivers exceptional value at half the weight of performance cost.
Who Should Buy
Buy the HP Envy x360 15 if…
- →Beautiful 2.8K OLED touchscreen with vibrant colors and deep blacks
- →360-degree hinge for tent, tablet, and presentation modes
- →Aluminum build feels premium at the $999 price point
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 Envy x360 15
Pros
- Beautiful 2.8K OLED touchscreen with vibrant colors and deep blacks
- 360-degree hinge for tent, tablet, and presentation modes
- Aluminum build feels premium at the $999 price point
- Full port selection — USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, and SD card reader
- Excellent keyboard and responsive touchpad
Cons
- 51 Wh battery limits OLED panel to 7-8 hours in practice
- 4.21 lbs is heavier than ultrabook-class convertibles
- Soldered RAM cannot be upgraded after purchase
- No Thunderbolt — AMD does not support it natively
- OLED panel limited to 60Hz refresh rate
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 Envy x360 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 4.21 lbs (1.91 kg) | 3.95 lbs (1.79 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 14.13 x 9.02 x 0.72 inches | 13.99 x 9.86 x 0.65 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 9 hours | Up to 8 hours |
| Capacity | 51 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | OLED touch | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 32 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 8 cores / 16 threads | 14 cores (6P + 8E) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | 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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