ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
68Performance42.4
55Display38.4
50.7Battery68
38.2Portability62.4
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and display (+17). Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 62 vs 38
- 39% lower thickness: 16.5 mm vs 26.9 mm
- 21% higher capacity: 76 Wh vs 63 Wh
- 15% lower weight: 1.86 kg vs 2.2 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,436Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,517Bottom 35% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 76 Wh+21% |
| Charging | 150 W+7% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.86 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 16.5 mm+39% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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