Choose the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X for its superior performance in demanding tasks like 3D rendering and engineering workloads, thanks to its powerful Intel i7-12700H processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card. It also offers a larger, higher-resolution OLED display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, which is excellent for productivity and content creation. However, it's heavier and less portable than the Samsung, with a shorter battery life of around 7 hours.
Opt for the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 if you prioritize portability, as it's lighter and thinner with a longer battery life of about 10 hours. Its Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor is designed for efficient performance, making it a good choice for general use and light productivity tasks. The Samsung also has a vibrant OLED touchscreen with a high refresh rate of 120Hz, which is beneficial for smooth visuals in everyday use. Keep in mind that its Adreno 750 GPU won't match the ASUS for intensive graphics tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
Very good for general use
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.5/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 is only fair.
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
8.6/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
8.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 for software development, and content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has a better screen for gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 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.
Portability
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X to be very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 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
8.5/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 are both very good for content creation.
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
8.2/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X to be very good for software development, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 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.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,350
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 costs $1,350.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 compare to other laptops
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X or the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
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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