HP OMEN 17 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
The Verdict
Both laptops target creative professionals, but with different priorities. The HP OMEN 17 dominates raw performance with an Intel Core i9-13900HX (24 cores) and 32GB DDR5 RAM, paired with a massive 17.3-inch 2560x1440 240Hz display ideal for gaming and video editing. Storage flexibility shines with 1TB PCIe Gen 4 dual-slot expandability. However, it weighs 6.39 lbs and delivers only 5 hours of battery life, making it a desktop replacement. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro prioritizes portability at 1.55kg and exceptional battery endurance (15 hours), featuring a superior AMOLED display with 500 nits brightness and 2880x1800 resolution. Its Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is competent but notably slower than the OMEN's i9, and the 16GB RAM with fixed 512GB storage limits upgrade options. At $1799 versus $1449, the OMEN offers better value for power users accepting reduced mobility, while the Galaxy Book4 Pro suits those needing all-day productivity and travel convenience. Choose the OMEN for demanding creative work; pick Samsung for balanced daily computing with superior screen quality and portability.
Who Should Buy
Buy the HP OMEN 17 if…
- →Large 17.3-inch QHD 240Hz display is excellent for gaming
- →RTX 4080 Laptop GPU handles AAA titles at high settings
- →24-core i9-13900HX excels at multitasking and content creation
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 OMEN 17
Pros
- Large 17.3-inch QHD 240Hz display is excellent for gaming
- RTX 4080 Laptop GPU handles AAA titles at high settings
- 24-core i9-13900HX excels at multitasking and content creation
- OMEN Tempest cooling keeps the machine relatively quiet
- Three USB-A ports provide legacy device compatibility
Cons
- 6.39 lbs and 15.7 inches wide — not portable at all
- 5-hour battery life is poor for non-gaming use
- 300-nit brightness is dim for a $1,799 gaming laptop
- Only one Thunderbolt 4 port
- Plastic components in the build feel less premium than all-aluminum rivals
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 OMEN 17 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 6.39 lbs (2.90 kg) | 1.55 kg |
| Material | Aluminum and plastic | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 15.74 x 10.87 x 0.93 inches | 355.4 x 227.9 x 12.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 5 hours | Up to 15 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 83 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 17.3 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | IPS anti-glare | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 300 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe (dual slot) | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 24 cores (8P + 16E) | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i9-13900HX (13th Gen) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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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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