Samsung Book5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Book4

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: Samsung Book5 Pro

Samsung Book5 Pro takes 7.8 weighted points vs 6.5, winning on CPU Benchmark, Storage, Refresh Rate. Read our comprehensive Samsung Book5 Pro review or see the full Samsung Galaxy Book4 review. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Winner

Samsung Book5 Pro

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $1800
4.3 (60)
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Samsung Galaxy Book4

Intel Core 7 150U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $700
4.9 (28)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryBook5 ProGalaxy Book4
Gaming3.3/102.6/10
Productivity5.4/104.8/10
Programming5.3/103.8/10
Engineering / 3D4/103.3/10
Student5.4/105.7/10
Travel / Portability6.6/106.1/10
AI Workloads3.5/103.1/10
Value for Money4.5/106.3/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecBook5 ProGalaxy Book4
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 256VIntel Core 7 150U
PassMark Score19,90215,513
CPU Cores4P+4E2P+8E
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM16 GB DDR516 GB DDR4
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)No (soldered)
Storage1 TBSSD512 GBSSD
Display16″ AMOLED15.6″ IPS
Resolution2880x18001920x1080
Refresh Rate120 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density212 PPI141 PPI
TouchscreenYesNo
Weight3.7 lbs3.46 lbs
Thickness0.5″0.61″
Amazon Rating4.3 ★ (60)4.9 ★ (28)
Value Score4.5/106.3/10

CPU Comparison

The Samsung Book5 Pro's Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is ~28% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (19,902 vs 15,513). Noticeable in sustained workloads, less so in everyday browsing. Read more in our in-depth Book5 Pro benchmark breakdown and Galaxy Book4 performance review.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming. For dedicated gaming silicon, check our best gaming laptops guide.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 5.4/10 vs 4.8/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

Book5 Pro: 16″ AMOLED 2880x1800 @ 120 Hz. Galaxy Book4: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. The Samsung Book5 Pro's AMOLED panel is the clear quality win. Explore more high-contrast options in our best OLED laptops guide.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

Book5 Pro: 16 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD. Galaxy Book4: 16 GB DDR4 (soldered) + 512 GBSSD.

Build & Portability

3.7 lbs / 0.5″ vs 3.46 lbs / 0.61″. Effectively identical to carry. Travel scores: 6.6 vs 6.1.

Value

Value scores land 4.5/10 vs 6.3/10. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Samsung Book5 Pro — it wins the weighted spec battle. You can read the detailed Samsung Book5 Pro review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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