Choose the HP Spectre x360 if you prioritize performance for tasks like 3D rendering and engineering work, thanks to its powerful Intel i7 processor and dedicated Iris Xe graphics. It offers a larger 16-inch display with a higher resolution and excellent color accuracy, which is great for detailed visual work. The HP also has a number pad, which is handy for data entry. However, it's less portable due to its larger size and weight, and the battery life is slightly shorter at 11 hours.
Opt for the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 if you need outstanding portability, with a thin and light design that's easy to carry around. Its OLED screen provides vibrant colors and deep blacks, making it ideal for media consumption and general use. The Samsung also has a faster 120Hz refresh rate screen, which is beneficial for smoother visuals in everyday tasks. While it's also capable of handling general productivity and light creative work, it may not perform as well as the HP in more demanding tasks. The Samsung has a longer battery life of 10 hours, which is great for all-day use on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
Very good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6/10
8.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 for software development, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has a better screen for general use, 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
11.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has excellent portability, while the HP Spectre x360 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.6/10
The HP Spectre x360 has very good build quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Spectre x360 has a price of $1,000 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 costs $1,350.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 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.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
6.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The HP Spectre x360 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 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
8.0/10
8.0/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
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.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.0/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Spectre x360 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
8.3/10
7.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 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.
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How the HP Spectre x360 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 compare to other laptops
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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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