HP 14 14" 14-dq6012dx Blue 2025
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
HP 14 14" 14-dq6012dx Blue 2025
The HP laptop receives mostly positive reviews for its speed, value, and suitability for work and study. However, several verified buyers report significant issues: a defective display, poor customer service from HP, and the restrictive Windows 11 S-Mode that blocks non-Microsoft apps. The keyboard lacks backlighting and has a cheap feel, and one unit arrived with only 4GB RAM instead of the advertised 8GB.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Good value for money
- Lightweight and portable
- Clear screen
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Windows 11 S-Mode restrictions
- Defective display on some units
- Poor HP customer service
- Keyboard lacks backlight
- Cheap plastic keyboard feel
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro is praised for its premium build quality, gorgeous OLED display, and snappy performance. Users appreciate the lightweight yet solid chassis, long battery life, and quiet operation, though some note the lack of CUDA support and minor HDR switching issues. Overall, it is seen as a luxury laptop that delivers a polished experience without intrusive software.
Pros
- Premium build quality
- Gorgeous OLED display
- Lightweight yet solid chassis
- Long battery life
- Quiet operation
Cons
- No CUDA support for AI models
- HDR switching not seamless
- No S Pen support (non-360 model)
- Speakers not as good as gaming laptops
- High price for performance
Scores
Specifications
| HP 14 14" 14-dq6012dx | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Processor N150 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 3.6 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | eMMC | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | 128 GB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | SSD★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | — | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 62.5 percent | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4b | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.47 kg | 1.23 kg★ |
| Battery | 41 Wh★ | 15 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home in S Mode | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP 14 14" 14-dq6012dx Blue 2025
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (77th percentile)
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average screen (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average storage (12th percentile)12th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
HP 14 14" 14-dq6012dx Blue 2025 offers 4.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 31 specs.
