HP Envy x360 15 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
The Verdict
HP Envy x360 15 delivers solid performance at less than half the price, featuring a vibrant 15.6-inch OLED touch display, AMD Ryzen 7 7730U processor with 8 cores, and respectable 9-hour battery life. Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra targets premium users with a larger 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, superior 120Hz refresh rate, Intel Core Ultra 9 with 16 cores, and extended 13-hour battery. Both offer 16GB RAM, backlit keyboards, and SD card readers, but differ significantly in capabilities. The Samsung's Intel processor dominates multitasking and professional workloads, while its 1TB storage doubles the HP's 512GB offering and supports expansion. Samsung includes Thunderbolt 2 ports versus HP's standard USB-C. Real-world performance gap widens with video editing, 3D rendering, and development work. However, HP's 4.21-pound weight beats Samsung's 4.1 pounds, and its OLED panel handles creative work beautifully despite lacking the 120Hz smoothness. At $999, the HP suits everyday computing, content consumption, and light creative tasks. The $2400 Galaxy Book4 Ultra justifies its cost through professional-grade performance, larger display real estate, and longevity for demanding users who need sustained computing power. Choose HP for budget-conscious buyers; pick Samsung for serious creators and power users.
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 Book4 Ultra if…
- →Stunning 3K AMOLED 120Hz display with deep colors
- →Includes NVIDIA RTX 4050 or 4070 discrete GPU
- →Surprisingly thin and light for a 16-inch with dGPU
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 Book4 Ultra
Pros
- Stunning 3K AMOLED 120Hz display with deep colors
- Includes NVIDIA RTX 4050 or 4070 discrete GPU
- Surprisingly thin and light for a 16-inch with dGPU
- Tight integration with Samsung Galaxy ecosystem
Cons
- Premium pricing rivals workstation laptops
- Soldered RAM, only storage is upgradable
- Speakers underwhelming versus MacBook competitors
- Touchpad palm rejection occasionally inconsistent
Full Specifications
| Spec | HP Envy x360 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 4.21 lbs (1.91 kg) | 1.86 kg |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 14.13 x 9.02 x 0.72 inches | 355.4 x 250.4 x 16.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 9 hours | Up to 13 hours |
| Capacity | 51 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | OLED touch | Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen |
| 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 |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 8 cores / 16 threads | 16 cores |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
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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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