HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
The Verdict
HP's Spectre x360 14 excels as a premium ultraportable with its stunning 3000x2000 OLED display and remarkable 16-hour battery life, weighing just 1.36 kg. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Ultra takes a different approach with a larger 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen running at 120Hz and superior processing power via the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with 16 cores versus the i7-1355U's 10 cores. Performance advantages clearly favor Samsung for demanding workloads and multitasking, while the HP prioritizes portability and display quality with its brighter 500-nit OLED panel. Storage options lean toward Samsung with expandable 1TB standard configuration. Battery life favors HP at 16 hours despite Samsung's larger capacity. At $1,000 less, the Spectre x360 14 delivers exceptional value for professionals needing a laptop-tablet hybrid in a thin, light package. Choose the Samsung if you need maximum performance and screen real estate; select the HP for superior portability and that exceptional OLED display.
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 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 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- 60Hz refresh rate feels outdated for a premium 2023 laptop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 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 Spectre x360 14 (2023) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 1.86 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody, gem-cut design | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 299 x 220 x 16.9 mm | 355.4 x 250.4 x 16.5 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 13 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 | 1 TB |
| 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 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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