Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
61.1Performance42.4
44.9Display38.4
78.5Battery68
75.9Portability62.4
7 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and portability (+14). 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 Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 68
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 62
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,400
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
- 40% higher charging: 140 W vs 100 W
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.5 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits+40% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952+21%Top 29% | 2,436Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965+20%Top 34% | 12,517Bottom 35% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh | 76 Wh+2% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h | — |
| Charging | 100 W | 140 W+40% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+23% | 1.86 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+4% | 16.5 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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