Samsung Galaxy Book4 Silver
Score: 87/100HP 15.6" Touchscreen i5
Score: 88/100Rankings
The HP 15.6" touchscreen laptop pairs a mid-range i5 processor with 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD, offering solid performance, a responsive touchscreen and good battery life, though its display resolution and build quality are modest.
The 2024 Galaxy Book4 combines a powerful 10-core i7 CPU, fast 16 GB RAM and a bright IPS display in a thin, lightweight chassis with excellent connectivity, making it a solid choice for business and productivity users.
| Attribute | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Silver | HP 15.6" Touchscreen i5 |
|---|---|---|
12 hoursbest | 10.25 hours | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
15.6 inchesbest | 15.6 inchesbest | |
512 GBbest | 512 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.57 kgbest | 3.175 kg |
4,266 MHzbest | 3,200 MHz | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
300 nitsbest | 220 nits |
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| Attribute | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Silver | HP 15.6" Touchscreen i5 |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i7-150U | Intel Core i5 |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Iris Xe |
Memory & Storage(2) | ||
RAM Speed (MHz) | 4266 MHz | 3200 MHz |
Storage Type | NVMe PCIe SSD | PCIe NVMe |
Keyboard & Input(1) | ||
Backlit Keyboard | true | false |
Display(1) | ||
Brightness (nits) | 300 nits | 220 nits |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 12 hours | 10.25 hours |
Weight (kg) | 1.57 kg | 3.175 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 15.5 mm | 18.5 mm |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 6 |
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
USB‑C Ports (count) | 2 count | 1 count |
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Reviewers commend the color-accurate IPS panel, strong CPU and extensive ports, but criticize the modest 300-nit brightness, lack of Thunderbolt 4 and average battery life.
Users appreciate the comfortable keyboard, vivid screen and fingerprint login, while noting shorter-than-advertised battery life and fan noise under load.
Professional reviewers acknowledge the solid battery life and the benefit of Iris Xe graphics, praising the touchscreen and Wi-Fi 6/6E connectivity, but criticize the low-resolution display, cheap plastic construction, lack of a backlit keyboard, and limited upgradeability.
Everyday users generally appreciate the smooth multitasking afforded by 16 GB of RAM, the convenience of the touchscreen, and the reliable battery life, while recurring complaints focus on the blurry low-resolution screen, cheap plastic feel, absence of a backlit keyboard, and difficulty upgrading internal components.
“Keyboard is comfortable for long typing sessions.”
“Screen looks great for photo editing and streaming.”
“Love the fingerprint login-fast and reliable.”
