Samsung is consistently introducing their impressive products in laptops market and this time, they release Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge which seems to be their one of strongest entry one. After trying out various laptops from the Galaxy Book series, it is evident that Samsung has successfully found the way to maintain the balance between items like performance, design and portability.
My main interest was to see how well the Galaxy Book 4 Edge could do on a regular basis, compared to popular competitors such as the MacBook Air M2. No matter if you’re a student, a professional, or just an everyday user, this notebook is said to be able to meet several needs.
This review will give you an insight into its design, performance, battery life, and the one main problem which could be a deal-breaker for potential buyers.
Main Highlights of Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge
Galaxy Book 4 Edge comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor on board, which was the first Snapdragon-powered laptop that has ever been mass-produced. The device is wearing a beautiful 16-inch 3K AMOLED touch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, which enables it to offer a very high contrast ratio.
Galaxy Book 4 Edge houses a 61.8 Wh battery and Samsung claims that it can last up to 22 hours under optimal conditions. However, after real-world testing in which multitasking and streaming are done, we experience a battery backup of around 8 hours which is still competitive compared to many Intel laptops but claim of Samsung seems to be false.
Design and Build Quality of Book Edge 4
Samsung is always known for its sleek designs in their products but this time Galaxy Book 4 Edge have taken that reputation to new heights. With 16-inch display model, you will experience weight of laptop around 1.5 kg which is slightly heavier than its 14-inch sibling but still it remains an incredibly portable laptop.
Galaxy Book 4 Edge Design is a high-end attractive and new look feature, with its aluminum case which perfectly fits premium class. A stunning brilliant blue is also available to give it a more elegant look. It is unbelievably light, only 12.3 mm thick (normal thickness at a point) and 1.55 kg (3.4 lbs) light.
Stunning AMOLED Display Quality in Book 4 Edge
Galaxy Book 4 Edge is equipped with 16-inch AMOLED OLED display with 3K resolution (2880 x 1800 pixels) having 120Hz refresh rate that is both bright and colorful to give out amazing visuals. It reaches 500 nits of brightness in regular use and almost 700 nits in HDR mode which makes it more brighter in outdoors.
Touchscreen technology is adds extra layer of comfort for users who would rather interact with their display directly. It covers 99% of the sRGB gamut which makes it more suitable for creative tasks. Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge’s Screen is reflective and its brightness levels are high enough for outdoor.
Technical Specifications of Samsung Book 4 Edge
| Specs | Galaxy Book 4 Edge (14 inch) | Galaxy Book 4 Edge (16 inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 14-inch (2,880 x 1,600) 120Hz AMOLED touch display | 16-inch (2,880 x 1,600) 120Hz AMOLED touch display |
| CPU | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1TB |
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x HDMI, 1x USB-A, 1x microSD, 1x headphone jack | 2x USB-C, 1x HDMI, 1x USB-A, 1x microSD, 1x headphone jack |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Weight | 2.6 pounds | 3.4 pounds |
Impact of Snapdragon X Elite Processors Integration
Performance is the main strength of the Galaxy Book 4 Edge. The 16-inch version includes a Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 processor (12 Cores) with 16GB of RAM, which can provide amazing benchmarking results. It have clock speed of 3.8 GHz to 4.2 GHz and on Geekbench scores are 2980 for single-core and 16250 for multi-core performance, beating many Intel-based competitors.
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge
On 14-inch variant, Samsung integrated Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 that have a clock speed of 3.4 GHz to 4 GHz, performs equally well. According to 3D Mark testing, the graphics unit of the 16-inch version got score of almost 7230 which is strong and still consumes little power mainly due to efficient cooling system in Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge.
Galaxy AI Integration in Book 4 Edge
Book 4 Edge is driven by Galaxy AI that is designed to enhance usability for users. This include features like Circle to search with Google and Windows Studio Effects programs that includes auto-framing, portrait light and eye contact adjustment among others. These capabilities can improve video conferencing and peoples everyday use depends on their needs.
Just type what you need after pressing this key in everyday language and Recall AI will instantly comes up with what you are looking for. Similarly AI can automate your workflow from PC to direct Phone.
Similarly for creators, Galaxy AI can seize the moment with Paint Cocreator, which can transform your sketches into realistic imaginative designs as you see in tools like Mid-journey or Imagen.
Who Is This Laptop For?
The Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge is perfect for creators, professionals and all the people who need a reliable and powerful PC. You may need to look for different products if you are a casual gamer, especially if gaming is the primary reason for your purchase.
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge starts at £1,399 for the 14-inch model and £1,499 with the 16-inch model priced higher. Top specifications always comes at a premium price but If you want to seek performance and features then this laptop justify the investment for serious users.
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