The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is a compelling choice if you prioritize a vibrant OLED display with a high pixel density and excellent color coverage, making it ideal for visual tasks and general use. It's also more affordable, lighter, and has a number pad, which is great for productivity. However, its performance may not match the Samsung for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning due to its less powerful processor and GPU.
On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 offers a larger screen, which could be beneficial for multitasking and immersive experiences, and it boasts a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor and Adreno 750 GPU, catering better to demanding applications in engineering or gaming. It also has a longer battery life, which enhances its portability despite its larger size. Additionally, it features the versatility of a 2-in-1 convertible design, which could be a deciding factor if you desire tablet functionality.
Consider the ASUS for its superior screen quality and value for money, especially if you're not planning to push the laptop to its limits with heavy computational tasks. Opt for the Samsung if you need that extra computational power, a larger screen, and the flexibility of a convertible form factor, and you're willing to pay a premium for it. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.5/10
8.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED for engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Cost
$575
$1,350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 costs $1,350.
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 compare to other laptops
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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