Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14" X1E-80-100 Sapphire Blue 2024
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 Silver 2021
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14" X1E-80-100 Sapphire Blue 2024
The Galaxy Book 4 Edge is praised for its sharp OLED display, excellent keyboard, slim design, and good battery life, though some users note the anti-reflective coating dulls colors and the trackpad feels less premium than competitors. The Snapdragon processor handles daily tasks and audio/video editing well but struggles with gaming and some business apps. Overall, it's a practical, utilitarian laptop that excels in portability and everyday use, with minor annoyances like inconsistent wake-up times and a wobbly power button.
Pros
- Sharp OLED display
- Excellent keyboard feel
- Slim and portable design
- Good battery life
- Anti-fingerprint material
Cons
- Anti-reflective coating dulls colors
- Trackpad feels less premium
- No face recognition
- Inconsistent wake-up times
- Wobbly power button
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 Silver 2021
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Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14" X1E-80-100 | HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Intel Core i7 1165G7★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 12★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Qualcomm Adreno | Intel Iris Xe Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | — | 250 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.0b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | None | N/A |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.19 kg★ | 1.35 kg |
| Battery | 35 Wh | 53 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14" X1E-80-100 Sapphire Blue 2024
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 Silver 2021
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (25th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 69 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.