HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3)
43.2Performancespec-based34.4
32.4chipGraphicschip40.6
27.7Displayspec-based24.9
41.3Batteryspec-based48.3
74.3Portabilityspec-based78.8
4 spec wins — HP EliteBook 6 G1q 144 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 scores 42.9 against 42.7 for Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 45% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,619 vs 8,006
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
- 24% higher Peak brightness: 435 nits vs 350 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3)
- Stronger graphics score: 41 vs 32
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,161
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (non-touch or touch options) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 435 nits+24% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | Intel Core 5 315 |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated, 2 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,416Bottom 14% | 2,516+4%Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,619+45%Bottom 30% | 8,006Bottom 3% |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 56 Wh | 61 Wh+9% |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 1.35 kg+6% |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 15.7 mm+8% |
| Material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 1Gbps, nano-SIM slot | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A, HDMI 1.4 (4K at 30Hz), 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm FastConnect 7800) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p webcam (5MP IR camera on some configurations) | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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