HP Pavilion 15 (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 15"
The Verdict
Both laptops share identical processors (Intel Core i7-1355U) and display specs (15.6-inch 1920x1080 IPS), making this a close matchup at the $749 price point. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 pulls ahead with superior build quality, featuring an aluminum chassis versus plastic, and weighs 0.31 lbs less at 3.44 lbs. Battery life tips favorably toward Samsung at 10 hours compared to HP's 8.5 hours, backed by a larger 54 Wh capacity. Samsung also uses faster LPDDR5 RAM instead of DDR4. However, HP offers more practical connectivity with two USB-A ports versus one, plus an SD card reader for photographers and content creators, while Samsung lacks expandable storage. The HP's slightly thicker profile (0.71 inches) and plastic build feel less premium despite solid specs. If portability and battery endurance matter most, Samsung wins decisively. If you need versatile ports and expandable storage for workflow flexibility, HP justifies its consideration. For most users, Samsung's lighter weight, longer battery, and premium materials provide better real-world value.
Who Should Buy
Buy the HP Pavilion 15 (2024) if…
- →Affordable at $749 with 13th-gen i7 and 16 GB RAM
- →Full-size keyboard with numpad for data entry
- →SD card reader and HDMI make it versatile for light content creation
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 15" if…
- →Lightweight at 3.44 lbs with an aluminum build for the price
- →Full-HD display is sufficient for everyday productivity
- →Samsung ecosystem features like Quick Share and Phone Link
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
HP Pavilion 15 (2024)
Pros
- Affordable at $749 with 13th-gen i7 and 16 GB RAM
- Full-size keyboard with numpad for data entry
- SD card reader and HDMI make it versatile for light content creation
- 512 GB SSD is generous for the price
- Slim and relatively lightweight at 3.75 lbs
Cons
- 41 Wh battery is small — real-world life is closer to 6 hours
- 60Hz FHD display feels dated compared to competitors
- DDR4 RAM in 2024 is behind the curve
- Plastic build feels cheap compared to metal-bodied rivals
- No Thunderbolt support
Samsung Galaxy Book4 15"
Pros
- Lightweight at 3.44 lbs with an aluminum build for the price
- Full-HD display is sufficient for everyday productivity
- Samsung ecosystem features like Quick Share and Phone Link
- 10-hour battery life handles a full school or work day
- HDMI port included — avoids dongles for presentations
Cons
- 60Hz FHD display is unremarkable at the $749 price point
- Only one USB-C and one USB-A port is limiting
- Soldered RAM and SSD — zero upgradeability
- No Thunderbolt or high-speed USB-C
- Integrated graphics only — no discrete GPU option
Full Specifications
| Spec | HP Pavilion 15 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 15" |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 3.75 lbs (1.7 kg) | 3.44 lbs (1.56 kg) |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 14.11 x 9.19 x 0.71 inches | 14.00 x 8.93 x 0.61 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 8.5 hours | Up to 10 hours |
| Capacity | 41 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | IPS anti-glare | IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 300 | 300 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB DDR4 | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 10 cores (2P + 8E) | 10 cores (2P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i7-1355U (13th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1355U (13th Gen) |
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