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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra

Updated Apr 2026laptops
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
$1,449
8.4/10
Winner
VS
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
$2,400
8.3/10

The Verdict

Both laptops share Samsung's excellent Dynamic AMOLED 2X display technology at 2880 x 1800 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, but they target different user priorities. The Galaxy Book4 Pro weighs just 1.55 kg compared to the Ultra's 1.86 kg, making it noticeably more portable despite the nearly identical 16-inch screen size. Battery life favors the Pro at up to 15 hours versus 13 hours on the Ultra. The Pro also has superior display brightness at 500 nits versus 400 nits. However, the Ultra justifies its $950 premium through a faster Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor (versus the Pro's Core Ultra 7 155H), double the storage at 1 TB with expandability, and a touchscreen display. For content creators and power users handling demanding workloads, the Ultra's processing capability and storage make sense. Professionals prioritizing portability and all-day battery performance will appreciate the Pro's lighter frame and longer runtime. The Pro offers exceptional value at $1449 with better real-world usability, while the Ultra caters to those needing maximum performance and storage flexibility. Choose the Pro for mobility and battery efficiency; pick the Ultra for computational horsepower and expandable storage.

ValueBook4 Pro
BatteryBook4 Pro
DisplayBook4 Pro
PerformanceBook4 Ultra
portabilityBook4 Pro

Who Should Buy

Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro if…

  • Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with vivid color
  • Slim 12.5 mm profile for a 16-inch laptop
  • Excellent Samsung ecosystem integration with Galaxy devices

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

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
Value
8.5
7.5
Battery
8.8
8.0
Display
8.5
8.2
Performance
7.9
8.7
portability
9.0
8.1

Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro

Pros

  • Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with vivid color
  • Slim 12.5 mm profile for a 16-inch laptop
  • Excellent Samsung ecosystem integration with Galaxy devices
  • Good port selection including SD card and HDMI
  • Up to 15-hour battery life is class-leading

Cons

  • No discrete GPU option on this model
  • RAM and SSD are soldered — no upgrade path
  • Samsung DeX for PC still limited in scope
  • AMOLED display may develop burn-in over time
  • Higher price than similarly-specced Windows ultrabooks

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

SpecSamsung Galaxy Book4 ProSamsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
SoftwareWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Body
Weight1.55 kg1.86 kg
MaterialAluminumAluminum
Dimensions355.4 x 227.9 x 12.5 mm355.4 x 250.4 x 16.5 mm
Ports
HDMI11
USB-A ports21
USB-C ports12
SD card
Thunderbolt ports22
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 15 hours mixed useUp to 13 hours
Capacity76 Wh76 Wh
Display
Size16.0 inches16 inches
TypeDynamic AMOLED 2XDynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen
Resolution2880 x 18002880 x 1800
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)500400
Storage
SSD512 GB NVMe1 TB
Expandable storage
Keyboard
Backlit
Touch Bar
Processor
RAM16 GB LPDDR5x16 GB LPDDR5X
Cores16-core (6P+8E+2LPE)16 cores
ChipsetIntel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel Core Ultra 9 185H

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