Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
Dell Latitude 14" 5430 Black
What Buyers Say
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
Dell Latitude 14" 5430 Black
The laptop offers good performance and value for the price, but many units arrive with undisclosed cosmetic damage or battery issues. Several buyers reported dented cases, peeling paint hidden under poorly applied vinyl wraps, and dead batteries that fail to hold a charge. While customer service sometimes provides partial refunds, the condition descriptions often misrepresent the actual state of the product.
Pros
- Good performance for the price
- Easy setup with fresh Windows install
- Touch screen included
- Fast photo processing
- Customer service provides partial refunds
Cons
- Dead battery not as described
- Dented case and cosmetic damage
- Peeling paint hidden under vinyl wrap
- Wrong processor model received
- Non-functional or missing keyboard backlight
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US | Dell Latitude 14" 5430 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V★ | Intel Core i7 1265U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.23 kg★ | 1.36 kg |
| Battery | 15 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
Dell Latitude 14" 5430 Black
- Strong port selection (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong portability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.
