HP Victus 16 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
The Verdict
HP Victus 16 targets gaming enthusiasts with a 144Hz refresh rate display and solid thermal performance, while Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 prioritizes productivity with its elegant 2-in-1 design and superior AMOLED display. Victus edges ahead in raw gaming capability with the 144Hz panel and dedicated graphics potential, offering exceptional value at $799. However, Galaxy Book4 360 justifies its $1349 premium through premium aluminum construction, significantly longer 14-hour battery life versus 7 hours, superior 400-nit AMOLED brightness, and Core Ultra 7's efficiency gains. Storage and RAM match at 512GB/16GB. Galaxy Book4's touchscreen versatility and convertible form factor appeal to content creators and professionals, while Victus serves gamers seeking performance per dollar. For pure gaming and value, choose Victus 16; for lifestyle versatility and battery endurance, Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 wins.
Who Should Buy
Buy the HP Victus 16 if…
- →RTX 4050 Laptop GPU handles 1080p gaming at high settings
- →144Hz display is smooth for competitive gaming
- →70 Wh battery is larger than most gaming laptops at this price
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 Victus 16
Pros
- RTX 4050 Laptop GPU handles 1080p gaming at high settings
- 144Hz display is smooth for competitive gaming
- 70 Wh battery is larger than most gaming laptops at this price
- Expandable storage with a second M.2 slot
- Understated design doesn't scream 'gaming laptop'
Cons
- FHD resolution on a 16-inch screen looks soft up close
- Heavy at 5.09 lbs with a bulky charger
- 300-nit display is dim for daytime use
- Plastic build feels budget compared to Legion or ROG rivals
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 Victus 16 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 5.09 lbs (2.31 kg) | 1.65 kg |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 14.09 x 10.2 x 0.92 inches | 356.3 x 229.0 x 14.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 7 hours | Up to 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 68 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.1 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | IPS | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touch 2-in-1 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 300 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 12 cores (4P + 8E) | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i5-13500H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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