Microsoft Surface Go 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 15"
The Verdict
Microsoft Surface Go 4 excels as an ultraportable 2-in-1 tablet-laptop hybrid at 1.22 pounds, while Samsung Galaxy Book4 15 offers a traditional laptop with substantially more power and storage. Surface Go 4 features a brilliant 10.5-inch touchscreen (1920x1280, 400 nits) with exceptional portability, 12.5-hour battery life, and Windows 11 Pro, but is severely hampered by Intel N200 quad-core processor, just 8GB RAM, and only 128GB storage. Galaxy Book4 15 delivers a proper 15.6-inch workhorse with Intel Core i7-1355U (10 cores), 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage—addressing every weakness of the Go 4. Battery life drops to 10 hours and it weighs 3.44 pounds, but includes backlit keyboard, HDMI port, and USB-A connectivity. For content consumption, lightweight travel, or note-taking, Surface Go 4 is unbeatable. For actual productivity, multitasking, video editing, or demanding applications, Galaxy Book4 15 provides vastly superior capability despite $170 higher cost and significantly heavier form factor. Choose Surface Go 4 if ultraportability matters most; Galaxy Book4 15 if you need real computing power and storage.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Microsoft Surface Go 4 if…
- →Ultra-portable at 1.22 lbs — lightest Windows tablet/laptop
- →Windows 11 Pro included — enterprise-ready out of the box
- →Surface Pen and Type Cover support for versatile use
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
Microsoft Surface Go 4
Pros
- Ultra-portable at 1.22 lbs — lightest Windows tablet/laptop
- Windows 11 Pro included — enterprise-ready out of the box
- Surface Pen and Type Cover support for versatile use
- PixelSense touchscreen with excellent touch and pen accuracy
- microSD slot for expandable storage
Cons
- Intel N200 is slow for anything beyond basic web browsing
- 128 GB storage fills up quickly with Windows updates
- Type Cover keyboard sold separately at $99-$129
- Only one USB-C port — no USB-A, no HDMI
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 | Microsoft Surface Go 4 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 15" |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.22 lbs (0.55 kg) | 3.44 lbs (1.56 kg) |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 9.65 x 6.9 x 0.33 inches | 14.00 x 8.93 x 0.61 inches |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| HDMI | — | |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 12.5 hours | Up to 10 hours |
| Capacity | 28 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.5 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | PixelSense IPS touchscreen | IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1280 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 300 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 128 GB UFS | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 8 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 4 cores | 10 cores (2P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Intel N200 | Intel Core i7-1355U (13th Gen) |
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