The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 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
9.4/10
6.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 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
9.9/10
8.0/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.1/10
128.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro is very 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.
Content Creation
9.0/10
8.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
128.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro is very 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
8.9/10
7.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
128.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for software development, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 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
9.2/10
8.7/10
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
401.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
408.0 nits
The MSI Titan 18 HX has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
4.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 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
Poor
Very Good
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
7.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro has very good portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.6/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX has very good build quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$4,949
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Titan 18 HX has a price of $4,949 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro costs $1,450.
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."
Get a great deal on the MSI Titan 18 HX or the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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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