HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
The Verdict
Both convertible laptops offer solid performance and portability, but with distinct strengths. HP's Spectre x360 14 excels with a premium 3000x2000 OLED display delivering exceptional color accuracy and contrast on its compact 13.5-inch screen, paired with Intel's 10-core i7-1355U processor and impressive 16-hour battery life. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 360 compensates with a larger 15.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED display at 120Hz refresh rate, more practical ports including HDMI, and a more powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with 16 cores, though its 1920x1080 resolution feels less premium. Weight difference matters: the HP is noticeably lighter at 1.36kg versus 1.65kg. For professionals prioritizing display quality and portability, the Spectre x360 14 is the stronger choice. For those needing extra screen real estate and processing power, the Galaxy Book4 360 offers better value despite slightly dimmer panel specifications.
Who Should Buy
Buy the HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) if…
- →Gorgeous 3K2K OLED touchscreen with 3:2 aspect ratio
- →2-in-1 convertible form factor with stylus support
- →Premium gem-cut aluminum design looks and feels luxurious
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 if…
- →Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
- →Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
- →Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
HP Spectre x360 14 (2023)
Pros
- Gorgeous 3K2K OLED touchscreen with 3:2 aspect ratio
- 2-in-1 convertible form factor with stylus support
- Premium gem-cut aluminum design looks and feels luxurious
- Good 66 Wh battery provides solid endurance
- 5 MP webcam delivers excellent video call quality
Cons
- 60Hz refresh rate feels outdated for a premium 2023 laptop
- Gets warm during sustained workloads due to thin chassis
- OLED display may be prone to burn-in over time
- Limited to integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics
- Expensive at $1399 starting price
Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
Pros
- Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
- Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
- Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration
- Good 14-hour battery life for a convertible
- Sleek aluminum build at reasonable weight
Cons
- FHD+ resolution looks soft on a 15.6-inch screen
- No SD card reader
- RAM and SSD soldered — no upgrade path
- Hinge adds weight vs. a comparable clamshell
- No discrete GPU option
Full Specifications
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 1.65 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody, gem-cut design | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 299 x 220 x 16.9 mm | 356.3 x 229.0 x 14.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| SD card | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 16 hours | Up to 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 66 Wh | 68 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | OLED touchscreen | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touch 2-in-1 |
| Resolution | 3000 x 2000 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB / 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 10-core (2P + 8E) | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1355U | 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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