HP Envy 2-in-1 16-AC vs Samsung Galaxy Book4

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Book4

Samsung Galaxy Book4 takes 7.3 weighted points vs 4, winning on Weight, Thickness, Amazon Rating. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

HP Envy 2-in-1 16-AC

Intel Core Ultra 5 125U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $800
4.6 (59)
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Winner

Samsung Galaxy Book4

Intel Core 7 150U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $700
4.9 (28)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryEnvy 2-in-1 16-ACGalaxy Book4
Gaming2.7/102.6/10
Productivity4.7/104.8/10
Programming4.5/103.8/10
Engineering / 3D3.4/103.3/10
Student5.4/105.7/10
Travel / Portability5.5/106.1/10
AI Workloads3.2/103.1/10
Value for Money6/106.3/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecEnvy 2-in-1 16-ACGalaxy Book4
CPUIntel Core Ultra 5 125UIntel Core 7 150U
PassMark Score17,16615,513
CPU Cores2P+10E2P+8E
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM16 GB DDR516 GB DDR4
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)No (soldered)
Storage512 GBSSD512 GBSSD
Display16″ IPS15.6″ IPS
Resolution1920x12001920x1080
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density142 PPI141 PPI
TouchscreenYesNo
Weight4.14 lbs3.46 lbs
Thickness0.72″0.61″
Amazon Rating4.6 ★ (59)4.9 ★ (28)
Value Score6/106.3/10

CPU Comparison

The HP Envy 2-in-1 16-AC's Intel Core Ultra 5 125U is ~11% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (17,166 vs 15,513). In practice the difference is marginal.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 4.7/10 vs 4.8/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

Envy 2-in-1 16-AC: 16″ IPS 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz. Galaxy Book4: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

Envy 2-in-1 16-AC: 16 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 512 GBSSD. Galaxy Book4: 16 GB DDR4 (soldered) + 512 GBSSD.

Build & Portability

4.14 lbs / 0.72″ vs 3.46 lbs / 0.61″. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 is 0.7 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 5.5 vs 6.1.

Value

Value scores land 6/10 vs 6.3/10. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the HP Envy 2-in-1 16-AC only if its specific strengths matter more to you.

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