HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360
The Verdict
HP's Spectre x360 14 excels with a stunning 3000x2000 OLED display and exceptional portability at 1.36kg, leveraging the efficient 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1355U for solid everyday performance. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 counters with a larger 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen running at 120Hz, more powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor with 16 cores, and superior port selection including dual Thunderbolt and HDMI. Battery life favors HP marginally at 16 hours versus 15 hours. Weight difference is notable: HP at 1.36kg versus Samsung at 1.66kg makes the Spectre significantly more portable. Display quality represents each brand's strength: HP's OLED offers superior contrast and color accuracy in a compact form factor, while Samsung delivers larger screen real estate with higher refresh rates. Price advantage goes to HP at $350 less. For professionals prioritizing portability and display quality in creative work, the Spectre x360 14 remains the stronger choice. Samsung suits those needing larger workspace and raw processing power.
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 Pro 360 if…
- →Beautiful 3K AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen with S Pen support
- →Remarkably thin at 12.8 mm for a 16-inch convertible
- →Versatile 360-degree hinge for tablet and tent modes
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- 60Hz refresh rate feels outdated for a premium 2023 laptop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 Pro 360
Pros
- Beautiful 3K AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen with S Pen support
- Remarkably thin at 12.8 mm for a 16-inch convertible
- Versatile 360-degree hinge for tablet and tent modes
- Strong battery life from 76 Wh cell
Cons
- Heavy to use as a tablet at 1.66 kg
- No discrete GPU for creative or gaming workloads
- Soldered RAM limits future upgrades
- S Pen included but lacks charging or Bluetooth features
Full Specifications
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 1.66 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody, gem-cut design | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 299 x 220 x 16.9 mm | 355.4 x 252.2 x 12.8 mm |
| Ports | ||
| USB-A ports | 1 | 1 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 16 hours | Up to 15 hours |
| Capacity | 66 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | OLED touchscreen | Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen |
| Resolution | 3000 x 2000 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB / 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 10-core (2P + 8E) | 16 cores |
| 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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