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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
Intel Core Ultra 9 and RTX 4070 workstation in a 1.86 kg aluminum chassis with 16-inch 3K AMOLED at 120% DCI-P3 coverage
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9.1/10
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The Analysis
Quick Specs
Price$2,999
Weight1.86
Battery LifeUp to 12 hours mixed use with 76Wh battery; 100W USB-C fast charging
Display Size16
Expert Review Summary
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra is a 16-inch premium creative laptop that pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU in a 1.86 kg CNC-milled aluminum chassis. Announced at CES 2024 and globally unveiled in February 2024, it targets creative professionals who need workstation-grade performance without sacrificing portability.
The 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED display renders at 2880x1800 with up to 120Hz variable refresh rate and 120% DCI-P3 color volume, offering exceptional accuracy and vibrancy for photo and video work. At 400 nits SDR peak brightness, it performs well in office environments. Paired with 32GB LPDDR5X soldered RAM and a fast PCIe 4.0 SSD, the Galaxy Book4 Ultra handles 4K video editing, 3D rendering, and GPU-accelerated creative workflows without hesitation. XDA awarded it a 9 out of 10, calling it a workstation in a thin-and-light chassis.
At $2,999 for the Core Ultra 9 and RTX 4070 configuration, the Galaxy Book4 Ultra competes directly with the MacBook Pro 16, delivering a comparable display experience and GPU performance within the Windows ecosystem. The MicroSD slot, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, 76Wh battery with 100W USB-C charging, and 16.5mm-thin profile make it one of the most capable thin creative workstations available in 2024.
Technical Specifications
Price$2,999
Weight1.86
Battery LifeUp to 12 hours mixed use with 76Wh battery; 100W USB-C fast charging
Display Size16
Portability1860
Ram Capacity32
Build QualityCNC-milled aluminum chassis, 16.5mm thin profile in Moonstone Gray; premium construction comparable to Apple MacBook Pro in build feel
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.0, MicroSD reader, 3.5mm audio
Storage Speed7000
Charging Speed0.1
Webcam Quality1080p FHD webcam with IR camera sensor for Windows Hello face login; good color reproduction for creative collaboration calls
Cpu Performance18500
Display Quality16 inch Dynamic AMOLED, 2880x1800 at 120Hz with 120% DCI-P3 color volume; exceptional color fidelity for photo and video editing
Gpu PerformanceNvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop 8GB GDDR6, up to 100W TGP
Keyboard QualityBacklit island-style keyboard with 1.5mm key travel and well-spaced layout; comfortable for extended creative work and writing sessions
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home; upgradeable to Windows 11 Pro
Storage Capacity1024
Security FeaturesFingerprint reader integrated in power button, IR camera for Windows Hello, Samsung Security Chip, TPM 2.0, Samsung Knox platform
Display Brightness400
Thermal ManagementDual-fan vapor-chamber cooling within 16.5mm chassis; sustains Core Ultra 9 185H at 45W and RTX 4070 at 100W TGP; premium thermal solution for a thin creative workstation
Display Refresh Rate120
Display Color Accuracy100
Processor PerformanceIntel Core Ultra 9 185H, 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE), up to 5.1GHz, Intel 4 process