Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14: Why Does This Exist?

[@JustJoshTech]

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[@OluwadiyaKehinde]

This review is definitely pro-Apple: "Samsung does not understand what makes Apple is so magical... Samsung does not understand ecosystems, etc." (all this from 11 minutes onward). Magical! I own a Galaxy Book Pro 360, an S23 Ultra, a Tab S9+, and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. I think the Samsung ecosystem is very good.Samsung may have fumbled with the heat issues, but in everyday use, I am happy with its performance. The ecosystem is the reason I hardly touch my official laptop, an HP Spectre 360. Let's hope the ARM on Windows lives up to the hype, so the heat issues can be laid to rest.

[@antbioticscare]

Galaxy book pro 360 isnt official laptop?

[@Apaargamer.69]

What are your real views on galaxy book 4 pro ?

[@pumpkinut5314]

Realistically any other devices are probably on par or better than apple devices. It's the consumerism? (Is that right whats the word for being loyal no matter what towards something) anyway I'm trying to not fall into Apple's ecosystem trap

[@beasthunter4003]

An honest opinion from an actual user

[@Full-metall_409]

i do like samsung is nothing like apple, but i do find after 1 year with samsung ecosystem i sut all that off. thay are better stand alone than together

[@yuyaku1270]

This is sad that a closed ecosystem laptop with horrible smudgy coating, no touch screen, meh keyboard, no ports or proper GPU somehow became a benchmark for everyone else. I don't always agree with Samsung or Google's decisions, but at least I am not trapped inside the "walled garden".

[@Jingz251]

It does have touch screen

[@cesmal105]

@@Jingz251he’s making reference to the macbook

[@gurureddy4086]

Cause for we devloper it's the best over that

[@gurureddy4086]

Gamers doesn't care about built and display and devlopers doesnt all of this shit

[@gurureddy4086]

If u don't want just don't buy

[@SharonAnn1999]

This channel seems biased against Samsung, and it seems like all your reviews of Apple products are positive, encouraging people to purchase them. Apple has yet to introduce a touch-screen laptop, unlike many other companies. They restrict access to parts and repair manuals and do not support right-to-repair initiatives, which would make it easier and more affordable for users to repair their devices. Instead, they often push customers toward buying the latest versions of their products.

[@MaxItUpwithMarta]

Can you give me advice. I love my laptops thin angular design, sound, small size, performance and low weight. I need a new one but every new design get worse with no ports and weird keyboards. Can you suggest one that is like mine or better? Dell xps 9310 WHITE-xps9310 Processor 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-1165G7 @ 2.80GHz 2.80 GHz Installed RAM 32.0 GB (31.7 GB usable) Device ID 0CB24B28-9AA8-466A-B6CC-8DA27017D86F Product ID 00330-53959-87727-AAOEM System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor Pen and touch Pen and touch support with 10 touch points

[@ibzman1393]

Hmm. He shows you comparison benchmarks, while he is highly critical of samsung. And the bechmarks confirm what he is saying. So what is the problem.

[@crossdressingthug3443]

He must get paid by apple

[@ibzman1393]

@SharonAnn1999 100% agree on all those points. He is only considering performance in terms of benchmarks and not features. We need OLED and 120hz. Were are the flip versions or dual screen laptops. But in his defence he would have to make specific videos to address those issues. However a mention would be balanced and the outrageous upgrade prices which is balatant con and should be investigated.

[@ibzman1393]

@crossdressingthug3443 no. I would not believe that

[@woofinu]

It's not right to compare the weight of a 14" laptop to that of a 12" or 13". The Samsung Book4 may underperform in many ways, but it is among the 1-2 lightest 14" laptops. Lighter than the Asus Zenbook 14 and the HP Spectre 14.

[@adamsstewart]

Still not gonna buy an apple product... 😂

[@skulling4893]

Good luck in finding a good laptop

[@NikoSucksAtBS]

Same bro, same

[@pumpkinut5314]

@@skulling4893good laptop? Lol a 1600$ base model doesn't even have 16GB and you can't even play games on that. So much for that

[@hardik6918]

Its your loss😂

[@ArthropodSpidey]

​@ehtasam2080you need a therapist and a social worker for your mental illness

[@banderson1979]

Bro totally didn't even touch on the OLED screen and 12-0hz refresh. MBA doesn't have those things.

[@lincolnliking]

Josh, i have a problem with your take that the apple ecosystem is better. Better for who? I have 14 inch MacBook pro. I also have a Z fold 4 with galaxy buds and a Galaxy watch. There is no ecosystem to speak of between my apple laptop and my galaxy devices. The MacBook is by far the better laptop. But the apple ecosystem only works with other apple devices. Samsung users might appreciate the laptop in the Samsung ecosystem more than having a MacBook that is divorced from their other devices.

[@JustJoshTech]

That is a fair opinion

[@Derpalerpa]

Completely agree with your point. For whom it’s better it’s very dependent on who the person is, but also, from a user who hasn’t picked up a particular side, the Apple ecosystem seem to be more seamless and fleshed out. I hope more companies can reach that level of polish.

[@Po_goes_brrr]

Should be mentioned that the rubber feet are not glued on, they clip on so they are easy to remove and put back on with no mess, and allows for fairly easy access to the 2 nvme slots, one of which is open from the factory.

[@JustJoshTech]

Oh very interesting. We are used to them being glued on. So that's what we expected. This is helpful

[@Po_goes_brrr]

@@JustJoshTech I was surprised as well on my model and I was glad Samsung put some thought into making it easy for people to access the insides.

[@michaelw2452]

Ah, I love quick share on all my computers. You don't need a Samsung computer just an Intel wireless card. Weird how it doesn't work for you.

[@wesleyparish8280]

he had the detect others set to 'no one'

[@DrYawningMoon]

Half-baked take. Display, Touch screen, upgradable SSD and I/O selection deserve more praise. QuickShare is good for most cases. Of course anyone with video editing use case should stay away from this, for others, this is pretty much better for daily use than a Mac.

[@JustJoshTech]

You are right. I learn alot from. you guys. I should have mentioned these pros in the conclusion and I should have said at what price point I feel it was a good buy. We are constantly improving here

[@andyH_England]

TBH, those things you mentioned could be important to some buyers, but they are all seen in cheaper and/or better Windows alternatives. So if other Windows machines have all these features, and OLED is omnipresent in 2024, the flagship Windows arena, then why buy the Samsung with its lesser performance and other negatives?

[@mredgarwong]

This is why you guys are great. Taking constructive criticism well ​@@JustJoshTech

[@Pvchip3]

Has anyone updated the bios?

[@droetkaar]

While I agree with most things josh mentioned, I have to heavily disagree with the ecosystem part, tho... everything works perfect together with my galaxy tab, phone and headphones, in fact I wouldn't wanna switch away from these features anytime soon.

[@JustJoshTech]

I appreciate that you shared your experience. It's important for people to hear that these things do work well for some

[@droetkaar]

@@JustJoshTech agreed! I still like and appreciate the straightforward style of your videos. Let's hope that the new snapdragon x elite chip will make the upcoming galaxy books more comparable to the macbooks!

[@chcomes]

appreciate putting the conclusion at the start, happy subscriber.

[@anrios575]

I had a Book3 360 and found absolutely horrendous in battery life. Windows just sitting there consuming 10% every 10min. Swear to god it was the biggest tech disappointment of my life.

[@jamestillman5247]

Yeah Im on it right now replying to this message. I love it. Beautiful machine reliable but the battery life is extremely meh. It will be my last Samsung laptop til they fix their battery drain issues.

[@davidneale530]

Do people still click touchpads? You can just lightly tap 1, 2, 3 or 4 fingers for all the functions. No need to click it or make any sound at all, mechanical or haptic.

[@TheTastefulThickness]

I find my lenovo touchpad lacking in sensitivity and reliability. I have to click it sometimes

[@Ranjith_Kumar.P]

same questions man !😅

[@sultanabran1]

i love it when you call out bad laptops

[@TheebX92]

It's a great laptop, every other reviewer gave it a positive review I bought it recently to replace my old 2016 Macbook It's a great laptop, especially if you have Samsung devices (i recommend the Book 4 Pro version) Conclusion: if you have other Samsung devices, this laptop is for you

[@sultanabran1]

@@TheebX92 if you're happy with it then that's great

[@joeygarcia8295]

@@TheebX92 I would agree if this thing was half the price. But at this price point, I expect much more.

[@Just_a_random_birb]

@@TheebX92 That's a trash conclusion. Samsung devices can work well with other Windows laptops too. Better Windows laptops...

[@fwertheimer]

I brought the 3 and i consider this laptop to be terrible. If you like fan noices coming on all the time, that's fine. It over heats and slows down just on KZbin. The only consolation is superficial. The screen. To be honest, Josh is spot on. Samsung are crooks, they are dishonest to sell such a bad laptop. I believe Samsung pays a lot of KZbinrs to promote this piece of crap.

[@klee192]

When choosing a laptop, the balance between battery life, silent-mode performance, and lightweight design is crucial. If high performance is a necessity, a desktop may be a more cost-effective option. I am seeking reviews that focus on realistic usage scenarios, such as over eight hours of light use, low noise levels, and good performance in silent mode, with a 15-16" screen and lightweight build, for my child who will be attending university this fall. But, most reviewers are focusing on performance at max mode... that I think is misleading people.

[@tjg8640]

I just purchased this laptop for the THIRD time. I fell in love with the beauty of it to be honest. It really is a gorgeous looking machine. However, when it comes reliability it left me wanting. I had to return the first one I purchased because it was randomly rebooting when I had it plugged into two 2K UW monitors while coding. I returned the second one mostly because I found it at a better price but I did get the Blue Screen Of Death on it once. Also, before returning the second machine I reset it (through the Windows settings) which stuck the laptop in an infinite boot loop. So why then did I purchase it a third time? Well, with the laptop currently being on sale I will end up getting it for $1149 before tax (Actually $850 after some credit card "hacks" and a discount from my job). I am most likely going to sell it and then get either an HP Spectre or Macbook Air/Pro. My only concern about getting a Macbook is that I very likely need to run Windows and the ARM version of Windows 11 may not be compatible with my needs. (Any replys here about Windows on a Mac are welcome). Here is a pro/con list from using this computer for a few weeks as my main machine: Pros: If you are using this laptop on a desk for office related tasks (not maxing it out on performance like I was) then it really is a well performing laptop. I was able to multi-task very well on it and everything was snappy. It's super thin and light making it incredibly portable; moving it around the apartment one handed almost felt like holding a clipboard. It wakes from sleep almost immediately and the fingerprint reader is almost instantaneous. The keys felt great to use and I could open the lid with one finger on a non-slippery surface. It looks just like a Macbook which was definitely a selling point that appealed to me. Lastly, the display is truly amazing. If you want a laptop for streaming Netflix or viewing content then this laptop is a very good choice. Cons: This laptop gets HOT. It didnt burn my fingers when using the middle function keys, but it got close. I certainly wouldn't want to hold my finger against the top center of the keyboard during any mid to heavy use. The bottom (top-center) gets quite hot as well, to the point where when I had it on my lap in bed I was concerned that the sheets blocking the fan was going to cause it to overheat and melt the motherboard. Neutral: The laptop has "Quiet" mode where you can turn off the fan completely. This was a huge draw for me but as I often need the laptop for high performance tasks I was unable to benefit much from this mode. The times when I did have it on though and was just browsing the web it did a very good job of staying silent yet still being snappy. The CoPilot key is annoying. It is the same as pressing Win+C. They have taken a useful meta key and replaced it with only one viable function. For anyone wishing to customize this key (using AHK or something similar) it sends an F23 keypress. TL;DR If you want a super portable 14" clamshell with a gorgeous touchscreen display then the Galaxy Book4 Pro is a great choice (as long as you don't need it for more than viewing content or light office work, just like Josh said). Using this computer for high-end, performance intensive tasks should be avoided as you may see the computer overheat and shut down... but the silver lining is that when it turns back on it will reopen your apps where they were. I never lost any data but it was annoying.

[@chrisagnew9835]

Nice review, can you talk about the battery life?

[@tjg8640]

@@chrisagnew9835 The battery life is not great but not terrible. I will report back when I have had more of a chance to put it through the paces. But so far it certainly isnt on par with a macbook but it does seem to do better when using lower brightness and resolution.

[@monikabrachetti8585]

Nice review, I got one three days ago. My use is light Office work, watching videos and films And I liked very much the touch screen. I confirm it is getting hot and I got 3 times the screen black, but when I swiped the touchscreen from left to right it reappeared. The store changed it. The new one is sill getting hot and I got a black screen for one second when activating HDR. This happens when this function is activated or deactivated. And i have the impression that the new one is slower than the one i had before. Concerning the battery I used it full charged for 7 hours. It still had 2 h battery left.

[@sullychow4123]

I'm consistently surprised by how bad samsung are with laptops considering their success in phones and memory etc. Also apparently they're in an emergency mode now due to falling sales which unfortunately might degrade any potential quality in laptops they could've had from more overworked employees.

[@LeeDillion]

Live with one of their refrigerators, and you will never buy anything Samsung again.

[@TheebX92]

Not really, I have Samsung Book 4 (Bought it recently) and it's awesome Don't listen to KZbin reviewers

[@nafeeahnaf6296]

​@@TheebX92 Agree

[@Derpalerpa]

@@nafeeahnaf6296better yet, listen to multiple, many many reviews before a purchase, and make sure they’re tailored to your use case and some out of it.

[@Derpalerpa]

@@TheebX92​​⁠better yet, listen to multiple, many many reviews before a purchase, and make sure they’re tailored to your use case and some out of it. Consider this, he’s talking about how bad this thing is in performance relative to other devices. But as a stand alone device, this is a great laptop! Definitely not as good as it could be, nor as good as the competition in terms of performance, but it is still a great laptop. He’s not reviewing it in a vacuum though.

[@jtland4842]

The one major thing that this Samsung has over the MacBook is removable storage. As a Geeksquad repair agent, this is a really big deal as we can upgrade the storage if you need more later or can even get the data off the laptop in the vast majority of circumstances where laptop is damaged by just taking out the SSD. I have even gotten the SSD out and was able to easily recover the data of a few laptop that had water or coffee spilled on them. Getting data off a MacBook that has it's motherboard damaged is nearly impossible and would require a very expensive data recovery service if it is even possible. Of course this is never the ideal situation but since most people don't have proper backup's of their data these situations are common at the store I work at.

[@ElduroJamCub]

I use my Samsung laptop in clamshell mode. I think I have used it once as a laptop. I have the Galaxy 360 and I push it every day and I have now issues. It's a great laptop

[@loganhyler9588]

Why would you put Quick share on to the setting so that no one can send you files? That is why it doesn't work.

[@josuemartinez65]

Dude just has it out for samsung

[@tanishqmurarkar2621]

120 hz really make diff than macbooks 60hz

[@Burbanana]

hold on, I'm gonna get my hazmat suit for this one

[@BRuas9080]

Samsung laptops are too expensive in the US. But overseas the prices are way more affordable. You can find the Galaxy Book4 Ultra on some markets, for example, being sold at half the price of Dell XPS or MacBooks.

[@quietcoast]

I'm already tired of the stupid copilot button. I'll never use it but every new laptop has it... How many times has this been done

[@cameronbosch1213]

Exactly. For me, I would lose the right control key. And I use it so often. Not to mention I would have to remap it in Linux and remember that it's the right control key. No wonder Framework actually has a spine and is not adding it (at least for as long as they can).

[@theworldoffun8997]

8:37 You've got "no one can send me files" on laptop and most likely do on your phone. For some reason, Google and Samsung opt out to disable it by default, so you need to manually enable your device to be discovered by other tech

[@JustJoshTech]

Yes. This is an example of the usability issues that just don't happen on Apples ecosystem. It's minor but it catches the user off guard

[@pooo808]

Don't talk bullshit apple fanboy

[@ForGodsSake-LemanShemo]

How does one take it off and make it able to share? Also on Apple products too you have to enable it as I recall to be seen by everyone or something like that.

[@cangle37]

User error 😅​@@JustJoshTech

[@Dejohnny23]

​@JustJoshTech u mentioned 15mins of troubleshooting, I'm curious how did you do that then...turn it back on ?🤔 Its clear u didn't have to hate on that

[@adequatequality]

Yet another example of a Windows laptop manufacturer trying to run before they can walk and instead of focusing on getting the basics right, they try their hardest to make the slimmest and sleekest laptop with a high end CPU to fool the average consumer. I’m praying the Qualcomm ARM based processor arrives soon 🙏

[@cameronbosch1213]

ARM isn't going to be ready ever before RISC-V becomes mainstream. And Qualcomm is fighting a potentially serious lawsuit against Softbank, the holding company of ARM; if it gets ruled in Softbank's favor, ARM will be dead. Also, I don't like the way ARM is so restrictive with upgrades (part of it is Apple but also RAM capcity).

[@adequatequality]

@@cameronbosch1213 That’s why I’m hoping man. Say what you will, but for 99% of non-gamers, ARM based CPUs are more than enough if it means we get better power efficiency, battery life and low heat/fan noise. It’s the way to move forward. Doesn’t mean there isn’t a place for x86 but it’s about giving people choices

[@joshminjoseph5301]

nothing is going to be solved as long as there is no armbuiltd for windows and other applications

[@joshminjoseph5301]

nothing is going to be solved as long as there is no armbuiltd for windows and other applications

[@adequatequality]

@@joshminjoseph5301 We’ll get there dw. There’s a reason this is being pushed forward.

[@450_undefined]

There’s no point comparing Windows with Mac. People who don’t have to buy Windows will all go to Mac. So comparing with other Windows laptops will be helpful.

[@JustJoshTech]

Thats why I included many Windows laptops in all the graphs and in my conclusion!

[@450_undefined]

@@JustJoshTech And I appreciate that 😄

[@tjg8640]

@@JustJoshTech Which I found very helpful, thank you! I just purchased this laptop for the THIRD time. I had been hoping that you would do a review on it and I'm glad you have now. I'll put the whole story in a normal comment though, not as a reply here.

[@OluwadiyaKehinde]

I didn't have to buy Windows and I have never owned a Mac.

[@ghostbonestv]

Josh, you're only comparing to 14" competitors and smaller --- compare the 16" to other 16" laptops, and its a bargain on every front. I've had my SG Book 3 Pro for about a year, and LOVE it. The 16" has a number pad on the side (the 14" does not) which are becoming harder to find. My Book 3 has 32GB RAM, an option on ordering. I know this: I can have multiple tabs streaming simultaneously and work comfortably in Photoshop and Illustrator. I'm not a coder and have only edited basic video, so that's not my bench mark -- if you love a 16" laptop as I do, take a look at THAT model. Beyond Satisfied for streaming and graphic design. That said, the 4 Pro is NOT a huge upgrade from the 3 Pro -- and THE 3 Pro (my model) is selling at GREAT prices now. Best, - Scott

[@Just_a_random_birb]

Your channel is criminally underrated.

[@JustJoshTech]

Thanks, i appreciate that. Hopefully we grow alot this year.

[@eraditortv]

​@@JustJoshTechyou will

[@0mniVerse777]

I have an msi prestige 13 ai evo and its great laptop, untill if FREEZES!!. The first one i got, froze jn the middle of a youtube video, and made a loud noise from the speakers. Power button did not work, and i had to let the laptop die for it to reset. I got a replacement for it, and the same thing already happened twice on my 2nd laptop!!!! These short reviews wont tell u these long term flaws, so watch out, they could be lieing based on their bias or what they are being paid to say!!!

[@beasthunter4003]

Your macbook 'air' isn't touch screen and it doesn't have a pen... 'Fans are loud in a quiet room' bruh... that's not an argument. Everything is loud in a quiet place

[@harryp3804]

Samsung has gone down the bin , pathetic high pricing , horrible supply chain issues , redundant old tech.

[@JBrinx18]

Their monitors and TVs are good, but they should've gotten out of the laptop market years ago

[@BlackHawkTejas]

Agree with you completely. Especially considering they have great control over their components aside from CPU & GPU! Overpriced is mildly putting it.

[@fix0the0spade]

@@JBrinx18 If this had a slightly beefier cooling solution and an AMD processor it wouldn't be too bad, still over priced but not terrible. That's the msot annoying thing about Samsung, they're so close yet so far.

[@harryp3804]

@@JBrinx18 I mean they were nearly there , just need to cut price and make those obvious changes but for some reason they are not doing it. Maybe it's a cant more than a won't point to larger issue internally. It's a real shame cuz they could have driven Apple out of the market or atleast make a huge dent. Their eco system attempt is a complete joke to be honest not one thing done right. 🙄

[@magnus9316]

@@harryp3804i think its rather a wont case here. With all their products they are clearly aiming to immitate apple both in design and price as a windows/android alternative but they cant match the quality and are just aiming to sell on the design i think

[@aopen130]

Glad to see this real review vs the bots on Reddit talks about Samsung's product. They deleted comments that tell people say that Samsung is bad.

[@damianhickey6812]

Giving the conclusion at the start just made me watch the whole video anyway.

[@reza310]

I freaking love this channel . It just to the point and i love it

[@ggx8427]

Should I still choose hp spectre if the galaxy book is £900 and spectre is £1200

[@YouGotPropofol]

The one thing no company has been able to reproduce is Apples supply chain, availability, and organization of their website. Ordering non Apple products is a janky experience as is returning them. Only Microsoft perhaps does somewhat of a good job even then not as close to Apple. It’s not all about the product, it’s also about how quick you can get it and if it’s even available. HP and Lenovo are horrendous.

[@eraditortv]

In india the apple supply chain is shit and products cost 1.5 times Samsung's. Like the 15 pro max in india cost 1,65,000 and the s24 ultra can be bought at 1,10,000 after credit card and student discounts. So yeah, in India at least apple is shit and overpriced. And dont even get me started with the supply chain🤦‍♂️

[@YouGotPropofol]

@@eraditortv Where is India?

[@eraditortv]

@@YouGotPropofol you'll find out when it reaches the 3rd largest economy in the world🥱🥱

[@cameronbosch1213]

Apple is worse. Good luck trying to fix an issue with your own device.

[@stachujones7820]

Samsung have crazy deals on this now making it much more worth it. Also I suggest the 16 inch, it has better battery and slightly better thermals.

[@stefanoliveira8718]

Go to Samsung settings, security and privacy, then you can block the camera and mic. Or you can press the F10 key, which blocks the camera and mic.

[@JimForest_JF]

I have the S24 Ultra, The S9 Tablet and the S9 Ultra tablet. I can't explain in words how much I love these product, way better then the Ipads and the Iphone IMO. But there laptops... I just can't understand why they can't make a good one? I love samsung notes, but I can't use them on my apple M2 pro. Also the Samsung eco system is soo nice to use, but that laptop... I really hope they once get it right so I can go back to the Samsung ecosystem. I had the Book 3 for 1-2 months, what a terrible laptop that was.

[@fabiolucasdev]

The version with the RTX4070 can inject 100W into the processor, I can't understand why it doesn't do the same. Is the cooling system of the two different?

[@scott8833]

idk why quickshare wouldnt work with you, but i have an amd hp omen 16 and i use quickshare all the time, i downlaoded it from the microsoft store and its been working ever since. Granted on my old Intel gigabyte laptop it would never work. maybe its an intel thing? idk

[@philosophyandfaith]

I would disagree with your conclusion that "there isn't anything this laptop has over the MacBook Air except a touchscreen". Here are what it offers that the Air does not: 1. OLED panel (looks way better than the Air's screen; not even close) 2. HDMI port 3. Micro-sd slot 4. USB-A port 5. High refresh screen 6. Samsung apps if you want to use them. Ignore if you don't. Some are great, some are not. And the touchscreen is not a minor item for many of us; it is a deal-breaker. It is the main reason I returned my MacBook Air. Anyway, I am not saying everyone should buy this over the Air. It all depends on what you value. If you are doing video editing or some other high-performance tasks all day, get the Air. If you love the direct interface of the touchscreen, value a high-refresh OLED panel, want to avoid carrying (and losing) dongles, and are not already locked into Apple's ecosystem, then this may be a better option.

[@JustJoshTech]

This is a good and reasonable comment

[@andyH_England]

The stuff you mention may be important for some, but then again, as he said, there are better Windows machines than this. So his conclusion is valid; if the MB Air is good enough for you, buy it over the Samsung. But if you want something like OLED or a touchscreen, there are better choices than the Book4Pro. And by the way, many of us prefer a great IPS display to an OLED due to PWM dimming, lower max brightness, burn-in, and a glossy display of the Samsung.

[@philosophyandfaith]

@@andyH_England Fair enough

[@ranjitmandal1612]

👏

[@thibaldus3]

Thanks for mentionning the PWM !

[@joeygarcia8295]

The one thing Samsung beats Apple hands down is their Samsung Galaxy S8 or S9 Ultra tablets versus iPad Pro 12.9. Display is much better and can't be beat, until iPad comes out with theirs this month or next.

[@nafeeahnaf6296]

No doubt

[@IceBlueLugia]

This comment didn’t age well. The 12.9-inch iPad Pro 7 now has the best display out of any mobile device

[@OluwadiyaKehinde]

@@IceBlueLugia Definitely not true

[@IceBlueLugia]

@@OluwadiyaKehinde What would you say is better?

[@OluwadiyaKehinde]

@@IceBlueLugia Samsung S9 plus

[@SankeshwarSivakumar]

FINALLY, someone talked about how these Samsung apps are BS, I hate how some KZbinrs think they’re way better than Apple’s Ecosystem, Apple’s Ecosystem is consistent

[@redribbonzx7207]

Lot's of Samsung bot asses in the comments 😀 Good job Josh! I like an honest review.

[@redribbonzx7207]

4:32 Wow Gabby, your hands are epicly hairy, girl.

[@marvinjohn]

monsoon, moonstone.. 😂😂. I'm cracking up!! Great work team, another great video!! , i love seeing tidbits like these!!

[@blablablablabla9859]

Best thumbnail and intro in this era

[@nsriv225]

It really feels like this is a chassis meant for the upcoming Snapdragon X chips.

[@JustJoshTech]

I agree

[@cleon5950]

thevivo book had its fingerprint in the touchpad …don’t know how people felt about it but i loved it

[@dawntodusk8903]

I needed a laptop but really wanted to use the samsung ecosystem so I went with it. Mainly for school work. The $500 discount was a nice perk too

[@adinnugroho6544]

Is that Samsung Apps buggy when Josh using and, maybe need an Update? I feel like those Apps somehow just useful

[@nafeeahnaf6296]

They are very useful he's just an Apple meat rider and didn't even put any effort to learn how Samsung ecosystem works

[@FunnylikeGuy]

Ok now straight to the point, What is the best samsung laptop to buy rn? Because i need to build the ecosystem..

[@JustJoshTech]

I prefer the 16 Pro

[@FunnylikeGuy]

​@@JustJoshTech alright 👍

[@ACE1_GAMING]

Thanks for giving us the conclusion at the start of the video. You just earned a subscriber ❤

[@billclintonwong]

I managed to snag one on an education discount for $1260 (taxes included) that also came with a 2TB external SSD. In theory this laptop should be good considering the specs, however given the specs it still manages to underperform. I'm getting random lag and it's driving me a little insane. Battery life isn't as good as people claim it to be either. I'll wait a couple more days to see if it stabilizes, but I doubt it. I'm pretty deep into the Samsung ecosystem and use Samsung Notes on my Galaxy Tab for university work every single day, and I hate how they went ahead and disabled it for non-Samsung laptops. I understand there's a workaround for it but who knows how long it'll last. Once I've graduated I'll probably be replacing this laptop with something better, but for now this'll do...

[@nafeeahnaf6296]

Same here, using the workaround for Samsung Notes on my Asus Vivobook hope it lasts or else I'll have to invest in a Galaxy Book as S Notes is essential for me

[@catcreme]

Thank you Josh & Team for your hard work and speccing all these laptops so we can make good decisions even though we're not as tech savvy. Sometimes all you want is a good laptop that will have a good battery and decent configuration for your use case, and you can't tell on the first glance or looking at the spec sheet from the company. What looks good on paper or in the store might be different once you start using it so I appreciate your dedication to fully inspect these laptops!

[@JustJoshTech]

You're a legend. Thank you for writing this

[@innocentanthony3324]

@@JustJoshTech pls review a Huawei matebook sir

[@yaseoul8475]

Galaxy Books and Surface laptops are basically Intel Macbooks. These laptops would've been competitive if Apple still used Intel. But, Apple silicon is so good that it makes these laptops seem overpriced in today's world..

[@liam5382]

Your beloved Macbook doesn't have an Oled screen, so this wins

[@JustJoshTech]

Yeah, but it doesn't have heat, fan noise, poor battery life, a mechanical trackpad, and a less polished ecosystem. But feel free to buy the Samsung

[@vncube1]

Samsung laptops were used to showcase what OLED displays we could expect from much better Windows laptops in a few months. They don't even have that advantage anymore LOL

[@trippplefive]

Guess who's not getting that fancy, all-expense-paid trip to the next Samsung launch event.I always appreciate the no-nonsense honesty.

[@JustJoshTech]

I don't care lol. If I wanted money i'd have stayed at my corporate job. I want to help people!

[@Bruce8998]

4:05 It has an option in the setting to disable the camera and microphone to your convenience.

[@jasonwatson6104]

Okay, Apple fanboy! Quick Share works on all my devices, including my S9 tablet. I'm not very tech-savvy, and even I can figure it out in two seconds. Not only that, but Quick Share works twice as fast as my wife's AirDrop. Based on you not figuring out that simple task i cant trust anything you say here!

[@nafeeahnaf6296]

Agree 100% how tf does a guy like this who can't figure out how to make quickshare work make reviews that people blindly believe

[@twgok13]

If you don't have to buy now, wait for snapdragon elite notebooks. It's gonna be awesome.

[@chachaali9690]

When it comes to Samsung Galaxy phones, I think they out perform Apple. However, Macbooks are where they truly shine.

[@samuelrahandi-chambrier6030]

Honesly I'm not surprise by this galaxy book 4 pro review (the samsung laptops are not even close to be one of the best windows pc in the market) but is the samsung ecosystem really that bad ? because the majority of the youtuber who test this ecosystem was pretty satisfied with this...

[@eraditortv]

There is a problem with his variant most probably. Not every other youtuber simply praise Samsung's ecosystem to be better than apple's

[@lincolnliking]

That's where I think his review fails. The Samsung ecosystem is top notch. Josh is a great reviewer but he is out of his depth here.

[@eraditortv]

@@lincolnliking probably yeah

[@HDRPC]

you did bios update? I got 540 in Cinebench 2024 multicore in my ULTRA 5 125H Galaxy Book 4 Pro. I can share photo where you want.

[@eraditortv]

Right? I think there is a problem with his variant

[@Pvchip3]

Has anyone updated the bios? Hard to believe performance is this bad. I can get the galaxy book pro 4 14 for 1045.

[@HDRPC]

@@Pvchip3 yes i got two bios and i didn't check scores after 2nd bios.

[@HDRPC]

@@Pvchip3 you can buy it. It is great or you can choose Lenovo laptops with Core ULTRA

[@eraditortv]

@@Pvchip3 bro Id really suggest u to not get the 14 inch version bcos of its small size they have restricted the powet and cooling will not be effective. If u want a portable laptop go with a 13 inch m3 or m2 macbook air. Id definitely suggest u to buy the 16 inch galaxy book 4 pro though. That is really good

[@AB-wl3vv]

So if I need certain Windows programs for 2D Animation and an Oled screen for good color and a machine to do drawings with all in one single lightweight device how will a macbook help me there? It will not so may be you need to compare this laptop to a large ipad pro which has the issue that it only supports some stupid apps of which some are good but mostly they are no real pro software

[@ramamohanreddy2591]

I have this laptop. Slim and sturdy. Compared to Macbook Air, it has good number of ports to use. You get more storage of SSD for the same price as Macbook Air. There is one extra SSD slot inside the laptop, you can expand the storage. I prefer this only because of Windows and it's applications.

[@subaruandroid48]

now there is the book 5 pro 360 but i can't find a 14 inch version hopefully they will release it soon because intel lunar lake would greately improve 14 inch laptops and laptops in general

[@janoo85]

still i want to change my mac book pro to this samsung laptop ......samsung is mouch more flexible and way better compatibility with everything and way better echosystem

[@hybridinfodesk409]

The reason to buy it would be the TOUCH SCREEN. SOMETHING NO APPLE COMPUTER HAS IN 2024! We are tired of you reviewers giving Apple a free pass on CONSISTENT MEDIOCRACY. When your LAPTOP IS ONLY POWERING THE KEYBOARD AND DISPLAY IT SHOULD BE EXECUTING AT THE EXTREME. I'm not dumb enough to be paying for a laptop in 2024 with no touchscreen, doesn't rotate or flip with the same body style from the early days.

[@PlatinAviation]

New Yoga Slim 7 and Thinkpad with Snapdragon chips were leaked recently! I’m hyped to see the specs when they release... will be some interesting new laptops

[@stevorellana]

For $1,400 its not worth it but 3 weeks ago it was discounted to $900, and since I don't want a Mac and a touchscreen, then it's perfect.

[@JustJoshTech]

Yes, then at $900 it is a good buy. So long as you don't mind it's compromises. All laptops have compromises though. Its about getting one with the pros and cons that work for you. It sounds like you did, which is good :)

[@diamondknight4815]

AH, you said apples ecosystem is better. That's not true at all. it's all opinions. 😂

[@aleksanderdervishi8067]

I had a samsung galaxy book 2 360(13.3 in) with an I5 processor. As a student, this did absolutely everything that I needed it to do. Of course if I had many tabs open or just simply tried to do too many things at once, there was without a doubt the occassional lag. I am now looking into getting either the Samsung Galaxy book 4(14in) or maybe the macbook m4. The only downside with the macbook, is that it does not have a USB A 3.2, which my logitech g305 mouse needs. I feel like for my needs as a student, the Samsung galaxy book 4(14in) will work perfectly.

[@aleksanderdervishi8067]

Obviously at some point, I will have to write and edit research papers, so I am also keeping that in mind when deciding between the two.

[@Plodiacccc]

Quick question samsung book 4 pro now here is 999 pounds while the same spec macbook air is 1500 pounds?.what should i do

[@simwark]

Ignore the listed launch price its already dropped by 100. I bought it at the launch price with tab s8 ultra included (£1599, UK pricing sucks always), which I could have resold for £500 so imo this is an £1100 ultra-portable 14" (Windows) machine that price seems more reasonable. No issue connecting the tablet or s24, apps are so, so but the quick settings, second screen, notes ect are good, but kind of agree about the main settings some of which just redirect anyway. Been a few bios updates since launch, I wonder if these have improved the poor performance scores at all? Also moaning about getting into the chassis, the rubber feet literally just pop off and 4 philips screws to get in, took me about 2 mins to add a second m2 drive (which this review fails to mention too)

[@JustJoshTech]

The rubber feet are unusual and I learnt this from you guys. So thank you for that. Normally not so easy. The Air also frequently drops by $200. And yes we had bios and all software and drivers up to date

[@simwark]

@@JustJoshTech It's the clips around the outside that are far worse if you don't have a suction cup to get the back corners off to get started with a pick, then that is where people will struggle with this one.

[@cheescake123]

before i even watch this im guessing hes pro apple

[@jamesmitchell311]

I hate when technology channels are biased Apple fanatics. It erases the entire point of the video. And is just unpleasing to watch.

[@cheescake123]

agree

[@zargis]

8:38 selects "No one" in the dropdown of file sharing and asks why it doesnt work. Even if this was an exaggeration, it took me 2min to figure it out on my non-samsung tower PC, and it's mostly worked flawlessly ever since for months. The fact that you weren't able to figure it out undermines my trust in you more than anything. As for the the rest of samsung software, 2/3 indeed look like junk, but the other third looks useful for ppl who own a samsung.

[@JustJoshTech]

Or the usability of the software. We did have 4 people try to get it going.

[@zargis]

​@@JustJoshTech here's the steps it took for me on a non-samsung device 1) Install the app (already installed on the galaxy book) 2) Sign into my samsung account (idk why, but it literally tells you to do it, impossible to f*ck up) (Not sure if you need to do this on the samsung laptop) 3) In quick share setting "Who can see you to send you files" on your devices select either Contacts only (This is mostly for sharing between your own devices) or Anyone (for samsung devices that aren't yours) 4) That's it, this is all it takes for it to work. Well i guess you also need to have your wi-fi and bluetooth on but i would assume you know that much

[@andyH_England]

@@zargis Just because it worked for you does not mean everyone will have the same experience. It should be simple, like with Apple. Not much to ask in 2024, surely?

[@zargis]

@@andyH_England might be. DM'd him in discord about this, hope he checks it

[@ranjitmandal1612]

😮

[@hybridinfodesk409]

The supposition has to stop too. If your device has something someone else's doesn't have like a touch screen how the hell are they trying to go for your device? USE SOME LOGIC HERE. JUST SAY WHAT YOU LIKE AND DON'T LIKE. NOBODY ASKED YOU TO COMPARE IT TO ANOTHER MANUFACTURER. THIS IS NOT A REVIEW.

[@JustJoshTech]

That's what this channel does. Comparison reviews. It's what makes us unique. There are many other channels for you to watch regular reviews at. Our core is comparison reviews

[@hybridinfodesk409]

@@JustJoshTech i did and it was a lot more of a review. Although I wouldn't buy that Samsung laptop or a Macbook anything. A review based on whatever merits that laptop had would have been objective. But a laptop with no touch screen in 2024 IS OBSELTE TECH. I don't have a laptop that doesn't have a touch screen going back 4 years ago. It's a waste of technology assembly and parts.

[@Mahm00dM0hanad]

Your reviews are so accurate and honest, thanks a lot. I’m just afraid that you will get “the all bad all the negative KZbinr name” you know it’s hard to satisfy everyone on the internet these days. Ps: please cover more Linux support, please

[@JustJoshTech]

Thanks for that! Yes agreed. Re Linux, I am trying to do it in laptops I feel are great for programmers. We are also scaling up our staffing a bit to be able to add it more frequently. You're request is heard. Please be patiend with us though :)

[@nightb2759]

8:23 interesting i have the galaxy buds 2 pro i just opened them, my laptop connected it self to them ..... 🤣

[@lonewolf3146]

I recently purchased the Samsung Book 4 Pro 16-inch and the Tab S9, completing my ecosystem. The integration and collaborative performance of all my devices are exceptional, with an incredibly smooth interface. The Samsung Book 4 Pro 16-inch boasts a stunning AMOLED display, powerful Intel i7 processor, and an ultra-thin design, making it perfect for both professional and personal use. The Tab S9 features a vibrant Super AMOLED display, a long-lasting battery, and seamless connectivity with other Samsung devices. The negative points mentioned in this review are completely unfounded and lack practical basis. It appears to be a biased review from an Apple enthusiast. While Apple was notable during Steve Jobs' tenure, its innovation has since declined, as evidenced by their recent sales numbers.

[@daegrun]

Idk. Sounds like MacBooks just last longer. My mid 2012 still runs great even. Even got Windows on bootcamp so no extra loss or cost.

[@GuantaiN]

Josh just answered the question I've always been asking. If these samsung laptops were cheaper, much cheaper, then I could justify purchasing one. They look good but that's about where it ends.

[@alejandrosantos7608]

Is the top model (3k USD) worth it if you get it at a 30% off?

[@lionelb8227]

Someone please tell Samsung that branding everything "Galaxy" doesn't make it a good product.

[@ElAnikilador001]

This and the XPS line must be the only windows laptops that make macbooks look like the good and logical deal

[@horizon_brasil]

Thanks for the review, what happens is that in countries like mine, Brazil, Macbooks are almost triple the price they are sold in the United States, here Samsung came with much more attractive prices MacBook Air base model is being sold for $2500 due to taxes The galaxy book 4 pro 1000 dollars

[@JustJoshTech]

Thats crazy. I'm so sorry to hear that. Is Samsung also expensive?

[@horizon_brasil]

@@JustJoshTech It is too, but compared to Apple, Samsung's price is much better That's why your honest reviews are important, the notebook has just been launched here and there aren't many reviews in Portuguese

[@JustJoshTech]

@@horizon_brasil I see. I would say if there is a $300 usd difference in favor of the Samsung over the Apple, it becomes very viable

[@nourkhoueiry6169]

thank you for your honesty. that is why i watch and recommend your channel.

[@SunsetNova]

Apple silicon is the real game changer. As long as Intel continues to ignore power efficiency I won’t even consider an Intel based laptop.

[@eclipse1606]

I own a laptop samsung galaxy book4 pro. It's going great, no issue at all, very well assembled and material of first quality. I also have a galaxy samsung tab s9. The two devices work really well together as the samsung ecosystem is great. I also can confirm that the overheating is not a problem. Of course it's gonna get hot if you make a very intensive use of it, as every other laptop. It's also true that, altought it could get hot in extreme situation, it's performance remain excellent. In my experience, this does not work for the apple products. I use the samsung book more than 8h a day and i'm truly satisfied.

[@beniamindelcea104]

Apple fanboy review. Don't recommend

[@WarAlex16]

They need to stop making thin Laptops that make no sense. Make a thick durable laptop with many ports.

[@ManpreetSingh-il2ej]

Well done bro, thats an actual proof when you hate a company personally

[@sumbochen]

The display frame have a huge empty bar on the bottom of the screen. Bad design. Overpriced. A white color version would be cool.

[@chrisroibu]

Hi, thanks for the quality content! I was wondering if you could also look into the ZenBook 13 OLED with Intel Ultra 7. It would be very curious how it compares to MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo. Thanks!