Head-to-head · Best Laptops Under 2000

Dell XPS 14 9440 Intel Core Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 comes out ahead by a clear margin (3.8 vs 4.2). The gap is mostly about professionals prioritizing display quality — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #5 in Best Laptops Under 2000

Dell XPS 14 9440 Intel Core Ultra

3.8

8 sources$2,349as of Aug 30

The Dell XPS 14 9440 with Intel Core Ultra 7 delivers strong performance and excellent portability, making it ideal for professionals who need power on the go. PCMag praised its battery life and design, while YouTube reviewer Turbo Tech noted the fast LPDDR5x RAM and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. However, the IPS display is a downgrade compared to OLED options, and the non-upgradeable RAM limits future flexibility. This laptop suits users seeking a Windows alternative to MacBook Pro for creative work.

Strengths

— Powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 processor for demanding tasks
— Excellent battery life for a high-performance laptop
— Thunderbolt 4 ports on both sides for versatile connectivity

Watch-outs

— RAM is hard-soldered and cannot be upgraded
— Lack of essential ports

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Higher ratedRanked #3 in Best Laptops Under 2000

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14

4.2

8 sources$1,319.99as of Aug 12

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 is a lightweight, elegant business laptop with an outstanding OLED display and solid build quality. PCWorld's Thomas Rau praised its 3K OLED touchscreen and sturdy aluminum design, noting it weighs just 2.64 pounds. However, initial performance was disappointing due to outdated GPU drivers, though this was resolved with a manual driver update. The laptop lacks Wi-Fi 7 and has only 512GB SSD storage, which may be limiting for power users. It's best suited for professionals who prioritize portability and display quality over raw performance and storage capacity.

Strengths

— Outstanding OLED screen with 3K resolution and dynamic 2x display
— Very light weight at 2.64 pounds
— Sturdy aluminum casing with elegant Moonstone Grey finish

Watch-outs

— Slightly slower processor with Core Ultra 7 155H
— Limited storage and lack of Wi-Fi 7

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How they stack up

Dell XPS 14 9440 Intel Core Ultra

The Dell XPS 14 9440 excels in portability and connectivity with its Thunderbolt 4 ports and compact design, unlike the LG Gram 16 which lacks such versatility. However, it falls short in display quality compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 and lacks the battery longevity of the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 delivers an outstanding OLED display and elegant design, surpassing the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 in screen quality, but it has a slower processor than the Dell XPS 14 9440. It also lacks the battery longevity of the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3 and the port selection of the LG Gram 16.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Dell XPS 14 9440 Intel Core Ultra	Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H	Core Ultra 7 155H
Memory	16 GB LPDDR5x	16GB of LPDDR5X
Storage	up to 4TB	512GB SSD
Display	14-inch IPS	14-inch 3K OLED
Battery	69.5Whr	—
GPU	Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050	Intel ARC graphics
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight	1.68 kg	2.64 pounds
Dimensions	320.0 x 216.0 x 18.0 mm	—

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