HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14 wins 4 of the 12 categories we compared, against 3 for HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (5 tied) — including overall score (7.2/10 vs 5.7/10).
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: our verdict
These two 14-inch laptops are so closely matched that one tiny detail could completely change which one you’d actually want.
Galaxy Book Edge is for anyone who wants a laptop that feels modern, with standout benchmark results, a sharper 2880 x 1800 OLED panel, higher brightness, and a lighter, sleeker design.
EliteBook is for professionals who want a laptop with upgradable storage, a comfortable keyboard, and more flexibility in CPU, RAM, and storage configurations.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: Overall Score
| Spec |
 HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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 Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 5.7/10 | 7.2/10 |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: Build & Design
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 9.1/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Weight | 1.34 kg | 1.16 kg |
| Thickness | 14.4 mm | 10.9 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | No | Yes |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Facial recognition | Yes | No |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | White, Silver | Blue |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1.2 mm | 1 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 312.9 x 223.5 x 8.5-14.4 mm 12.32 x 8.8 x 0.33-0.57 inches | 312.3 x 223.8 x 10.9 mm |
| Footprint | 699 cm2 (108.4 inches2) | 699 cm2 (108.4 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 12.5 x 8.0 cm | 11.5 x 8.3 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Glass |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: Benchmarks
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 6.4/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 870 | 892 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 102 | 117 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 13239 | 13844 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2256 | 2659 |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: CPU
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 12 | 12 |
| CPU | Qualcomm | Snapdragon X Elite |
| CPU cores | 12 | 12 |
| CPU base frequency | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | — | 4 GHz |
| CPU manufacturing process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | X1E-78-100 | X1E-80-100 X1E-84-100 |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: GPU
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 3.8 TFLOPS | 3.8 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Adreno X1-85 | Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU base clock | 300 MHz | 300 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1250 MHz | 1250 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 80 W | 80 W |
| GPU configurations available | Adreno X1-85 | Adreno X1-85 |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: Memory
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 8400 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM slots | 1 | — |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|32GB | 16GB |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: Storage
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | No |
| Storage upgradable | Yes | No |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) | Custom |
| Storage configurations available | 512GB, 1 TB | 512GB |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: Display
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 4.2/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Display size | 14 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 243 ppi |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 875:1 | 1000000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 20 ms | 1 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.3% | ~81.3% |
| Side bezels | 5.7 mm | 5.4 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 140° | 130° |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: Battery
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Battery capacity | 59 Wh | 55.9 Wh |
| Charging speed | 65 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | No | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Full charge time | 2:10 hr | — |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Thunderbolt | No | No |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | No | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | 1x USB 3.2 | No |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: Audio
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) |
| Speaker loudness | ~91.2 dB | ~78.4 dB |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W, 2x2.7W |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: OS & Software
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: Extras & Features
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
- Battery score: 7.7/10 (vs 7.4/10)
- NVMe storage
- Storage upgradable
- Battery capacity: 59 Wh (vs 55.9 Wh)
- Facial recognition
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
- Overall score: 7.2/10 (vs 5.7/10)
- Performance score: 6.8/10 (vs 6.4/10)
- Portability score: 9.2/10 (vs 9.1/10)
- Display score: 7.8/10 (vs 4.2/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 892 (vs 870)
- Cinebench (single-core): 117 (vs 102)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 13844 (vs 13239)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2659 (vs 2256)
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz (vs 60 Hz)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 300 nits)
- Pixel density: 243 ppi (vs 189 ppi)
- Weight: 1.16 kg (vs 1.34 kg)
- Thickness: 10.9 mm (vs 14.4 mm)
- Fingerprint reader
- Vapor chamber cooling
- HDMI port
- Dolby Atmos
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the HP EliteBook Ultra 14 or the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14?
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14 wins 4 of the 12 categories we compared, against 3 for HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (5 tied) — including overall score (7.2/10 vs 5.7/10).
Which is cheaper, the HP EliteBook Ultra 14 or the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14?
The Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14 costs around $1349, $43 less than the HP EliteBook Ultra 14 at around $1392.
What are the main differences between the HP EliteBook Ultra 14 and the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (7.2/10 on the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14 vs 5.7/10); performance score (6.8/10 on the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14 vs 6.4/10); display score (7.8/10 on the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14 vs 4.2/10).