Josh just put quick share mode on laptop to nobody and complained about it not detecting his galaxy S23+💀.

appreciate putting the conclusion at the start, happy subscriber.

i love it when you call out bad laptops

I'm consistently surprised by how bad samsung are with laptops considering their success in phones and memory etc. Also apparently they're in an emergency mode now due to falling sales which unfortunately might degrade any potential quality in laptops they could've had from more overworked employees.

I just purchased this laptop for the THIRD time. I fell in love with the beauty of it to be honest. It really is a gorgeous looking machine. However, when it comes reliability it left me wanting. I had to return the first one I purchased because it was randomly rebooting when I had it plugged into two 2K UW monitors while coding. I returned the second one mostly because I found it at a better price but I did get the Blue Screen Of Death on it once. Also, before returning the second machine I reset it (through the Windows settings) which stuck the laptop in an infinite boot loop. So why then did I purchase it a third time? Well, with the laptop currently being on sale I will end up getting it for $1149 before tax (Actually $850 after some credit card "hacks" and a discount from my job). I am most likely going to sell it and then get either an HP Spectre or Macbook Air/Pro. My only concern about getting a Macbook is that I very likely need to run Windows and the ARM version of Windows 11 may not be compatible with my needs. (Any replys here about Windows on a Mac are welcome). Here is a pro/con list from using this computer for a few weeks as my main machine: Pros: If you are using this laptop on a desk for office related tasks (not maxing it out on performance like I was) then it really is a well performing laptop. I was able to multi-task very well on it and everything was snappy. It's super thin and light making it incredibly portable; moving it around the apartment one handed almost felt like holding a clipboard. It wakes from sleep almost immediately and the fingerprint reader is almost instantaneous. The keys felt great to use and I could open the lid with one finger on a non-slippery surface. It looks just like a Macbook which was definitely a selling point that appealed to me. Lastly, the display is truly amazing. If you want a laptop for streaming Netflix or viewing content then this laptop is a very good choice. Cons: This laptop gets HOT. It didnt burn my fingers when using the middle function keys, but it got close. I certainly wouldn't want to hold my finger against the top center of the keyboard during any mid to heavy use. The bottom (top-center) gets quite hot as well, to the point where when I had it on my lap in bed I was concerned that the sheets blocking the fan was going to cause it to overheat and melt the motherboard. Neutral: The laptop has "Quiet" mode where you can turn off the fan completely. This was a huge draw for me but as I often need the laptop for high performance tasks I was unable to benefit much from this mode. The times when I did have it on though and was just browsing the web it did a very good job of staying silent yet still being snappy. The CoPilot key is annoying. It is the same as pressing Win+C. They have taken a useful meta key and replaced it with only one viable function. For anyone wishing to customize this key (using AHK or something similar) it sends an F23 keypress. TL;DR If you want a super portable 14" clamshell with a gorgeous touchscreen display then the Galaxy Book4 Pro is a great choice (as long as you don't need it for more than viewing content or light office work, just like Josh said). Using this computer for high-end, performance intensive tasks should be avoided as you may see the computer overheat and shut down... but the silver lining is that when it turns back on it will reopen your apps where they were. I never lost any data but it was annoying.

Ah, I love quick share on all my computers. You don't need a Samsung computer just an Intel wireless card. Weird how it doesn't work for you.

It's not right to compare the weight of a 14" laptop to that of a 12" or 13". The Samsung Book4 may underperform in many ways, but it is among the 1-2 lightest 14" laptops. Lighter than the Asus Zenbook 14 and the HP Spectre 14.

Thanks for giving us the conclusion at the start of the video. You just earned a subscriber ❤

I had a Book3 360 and found absolutely horrendous in battery life. Windows just sitting there consuming 10% every 10min. Swear to god it was the biggest tech disappointment of my life.

monsoon, moonstone.. 😂😂. I'm cracking up!! Great work team, another great video!! , i love seeing tidbits like these!!

Hi, thanks for the quality content! I was wondering if you could also look into the ZenBook 13 OLED with Intel Ultra 7. It would be very curious how it compares to MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo. Thanks!

Why would you put Quick share on to the setting so that no one can send you files? That is why it doesn't work.

The one major thing that this Samsung has over the MacBook is removable storage. As a Geeksquad repair agent, this is a really big deal as we can upgrade the storage if you need more later or can even get the data off the laptop in the vast majority of circumstances where laptop is damaged by just taking out the SSD. I have even gotten the SSD out and was able to easily recover the data of a few laptop that had water or coffee spilled on them. Getting data off a MacBook that has it's motherboard damaged is nearly impossible and would require a very expensive data recovery service if it is even possible. Of course this is never the ideal situation but since most people don't have proper backup's of their data these situations are common at the store I work at.

Thanks for this! Sort of knew what you would say, but wanted to see your test results. Love your reviews.

hold on, I'm gonna get my hazmat suit for this one

Samsung has gone down the bin , pathetic high pricing , horrible supply chain issues , redundant old tech.

Yet another example of a Windows laptop manufacturer trying to run before they can walk and instead of focusing on getting the basics right, they try their hardest to make the slimmest and sleekest laptop with a high end CPU to fool the average consumer. I’m praying the Qualcomm ARM based processor arrives soon 🙏

Josh what’s the best 14” windows laptop ?

8:37 You've got "no one can send me files" on laptop and most likely do on your phone. For some reason, Google and Samsung opt out to disable it by default, so you need to manually enable your device to be discovered by other tech

Should be mentioned that the rubber feet are not glued on, they clip on so they are easy to remove and put back on with no mess, and allows for fairly easy access to the 2 nvme slots, one of which is open from the factory.

What do you think about the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 flip (UP6502)? I am considering buying it because it's currently on sale for -$500 coming in at $1300 CAD.

thank you for your honesty. that is why i watch and recommend your channel.

I use my Samsung laptop in clamshell mode. I think I have used it once as a laptop. I have the Galaxy 360 and I push it every day and I have now issues. It's a great laptop

Thank you Josh & Team for your hard work and speccing all these laptops so we can make good decisions even though we're not as tech savvy. Sometimes all you want is a good laptop that will have a good battery and decent configuration for your use case, and you can't tell on the first glance or looking at the spec sheet from the company. What looks good on paper or in the store might be different once you start using it so I appreciate your dedication to fully inspect these laptops!

Thanks for mentionning the PWM !

thevivo book had its fingerprint in the touchpad …don’t know how people felt about it but i loved it

Go to Samsung settings, security and privacy, then you can block the camera and mic. Or you can press the F10 key, which blocks the camera and mic.

Thank you for the useful content. I would like to know the main difference between Intel Core i9 and Intel Ultra 7 and what do you recommend: A Core i9 or Ultra 7 laptop

nice review josh!

good job Josh, this is my favorite channel for laptop things

Thanks for the conclusion in the start.

Great video, would love to see you make a video on the best windows laptop touchpads. I have to use Windows for some work tasks, and find that many windows laptops have mediocre to awful touchpads. Perhaps the new Surface Laptop 7 or Yoga 7X will have better touchpads? Maybe XPS 13 with X Elite ARM CPU?

The version with the RTX4070 can inject 100W into the processor, I can't understand why it doesn't do the same. Is the cooling system of the two different?

Though you don’t have the 16-inch Samsung laptops shipped yet I just wanted to ask, If we are in the market for 16-inch 2-in-1 laptops, if the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro 360 isn't the best choice, what 2-in-1s in the 16-inch laptop space would you recommend aside from the 16-inch Book 4 Pro 360 that has a stylus included that we should check out?

Is the top model (3k USD) worth it if you get it at a 30% off?

Nice and fun to see this review. Thanks for covering it. Just good when you do it instead of your team. Just what I expected from this Samsung, far to be on level with competitors

I freaking love this channel . It just to the point and i love it

Hi Josh. I am about to buy the hp spectre x360 but people keep telling me that hp is not a good brand and has poor build quality. Are these points justified or not. What is your opinion on this ?

Would you guys consider reviewing the HP Envy x360? Not the Spectre, mind you, but I guess its slightly less premium and more affordable cousin. The interesting thing is that the machine can be configured with Intel Ultra or Ryzen in the same exact chassis so you could do a very apples to apples comparison of both platforms. The pricing for the spec is VERY attractive but I cannot find a single review on the internet.

Josh, i have a problem with your take that the apple ecosystem is better. Better for who? I have 14 inch MacBook pro. I also have a Z fold 4 with galaxy buds and a Galaxy watch. There is no ecosystem to speak of between my apple laptop and my galaxy devices. The MacBook is by far the better laptop. But the apple ecosystem only works with other apple devices. Samsung users might appreciate the laptop in the Samsung ecosystem more than having a MacBook that is divorced from their other devices.

Great review! Still waiting on the full review of the Lenovo Yoga pro 9i. Any idea when that's coming?

Great review...

Do people still click touchpads? You can just lightly tap 1, 2, 3 or 4 fingers for all the functions. No need to click it or make any sound at all, mechanical or haptic.

New Yoga Slim 7 and Thinkpad with Snapdragon chips were leaked recently! I’m hyped to see the specs when they release... will be some interesting new laptops

I needed a laptop but really wanted to use the samsung ecosystem so I went with it. Mainly for school work. The $500 discount was a nice perk too

Throwing some absorption panels along the wall behind your mic should get rid of the ~900Hz resonant frequency in your audio.

Could you please try out the new ASUS VivoBook 14S OLED? I'm thinking of buying one, but I need to know if it's really worth it.

I agree, the ecosystem is not optimal. I've been using galaxy books since 2021 and will definitely switch brands this year. Pairing the laptop with other devices (in my case: tab S9 and S23) is almost always a challenge. Also, battery life is good in theory, but not in practice.

Thank you revewing this laptop. I couldnt make up my mind between the samsung 360 or hp spectre 2024 version. I wanted the 2 and 1. You just confirmed my choice to spectre! Thank you love your reviews. Always my go to channel for laptops.

When choosing a laptop, the balance between battery life, silent-mode performance, and lightweight design is crucial. If high performance is a necessity, a desktop may be a more cost-effective option. I am seeking reviews that focus on realistic usage scenarios, such as over eight hours of light use, low noise levels, and good performance in silent mode, with a 15-16" screen and lightweight build, for my child who will be attending university this fall. But, most reviewers are focusing on performance at max mode... that I think is misleading people.

There’s no point comparing Windows with Mac. People who don’t have to buy Windows will all go to Mac. So comparing with other Windows laptops will be helpful.

Josh and team, you guys are the best!

@JustJoshTech Hey! I'm getting the Samsung's galaxy book 4 pro 14 inches with 32 gigabytes of ram and 1 terabytes of storage at ₹1,35, 000 (1600 USD) around in India. Will it be a good option with the great display and such ram and storage type for an Engineering student of college?

Is that Samsung Apps buggy when Josh using and, maybe need an Update? I feel like those Apps somehow just useful

Giving the conclusion at the start just made me watch the whole video anyway.

It really feels like this is a chassis meant for the upcoming Snapdragon X chips.

Bro totally didn't even touch on the OLED screen and 12-0hz refresh. MBA doesn't have those things.

idk why quickshare wouldnt work with you, but i have an amd hp omen 16 and i use quickshare all the time, i downlaoded it from the microsoft store and its been working ever since. Granted on my old Intel gigabyte laptop it would never work. maybe its an intel thing? idk

Josh, you're only comparing to 14" competitors and smaller --- compare the 16" to other 16" laptops, and its a bargain on every front. I've had my SG Book 3 Pro for about a year, and LOVE it. The 16" has a number pad on the side (the 14" does not) which are becoming harder to find. My Book 3 has 32GB RAM, an option on ordering. I know this: I can have multiple tabs streaming simultaneously and work comfortably in Photoshop and Illustrator. I'm not a coder and have only edited basic video, so that's not my bench mark -- if you love a 16" laptop as I do, take a look at THAT model. Beyond Satisfied for streaming and graphic design. That said, the 4 Pro is NOT a huge upgrade from the 3 Pro -- and THE 3 Pro (my model) is selling at GREAT prices now. Best, - Scott

Very good review, no nonsense. I would however like if you gave a price point where it should have been to be worth considering. Also for us linux geeks it would be nice to know if it works out of the box (WIFI, fingerprint reader, touchscreen, and so on), with one or two of the major distros.

Have you tried raising the back of the notebook about 1 inch? The improved air cooling improves graphics benchmarks by 25-30%! I’ve seen this meticulously measured in other tests, although on the 16” version. The super slim profile of this model does not allow it to be properly cooled when under high load. As long as raising it fixes the issue, I think it is an acceptable trade off for such a slim, easy to carry form factor. The 16” is a slimmest laptop that boasts a 4070, and, provided the back is raised, it performs in line with other 4070 laptops with similar CPUs, but being much slimmer in the backpack.

DId you guys test it in balanced mode? I mean that if this is throttleling so much in performance mode, using more power it may perform better in balance mode. It would be stupid, but not that surprising after seeing your results.

While I agree with most things josh mentioned, I have to heavily disagree with the ecosystem part, tho... everything works perfect together with my galaxy tab, phone and headphones, in fact I wouldn't wanna switch away from these features anytime soon.

Really great review again Josh!

I'd recommend looking at the MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio C1V. I haven't personally used it but it seems very interesting.

This review is definitely pro-Apple: "Samsung does not understand what makes Apple is so magical... Samsung does not understand ecosystems, etc." (all this from 11 minutes onward). Magical! I own a Galaxy Book Pro 360, an S23 Ultra, a Tab S9+, and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. I think the Samsung ecosystem is very good.Samsung may have fumbled with the heat issues, but in everyday use, I am happy with its performance. The ecosystem is the reason I hardly touch my official laptop, an HP Spectre 360. Let's hope the ARM on Windows lives up to the hype, so the heat issues can be laid to rest.

I'd get the Thinkpad X1 Carbon. It even comes with Fedora out of the box.

Would like to see laptop with oled screen and new samsung anti reflection coting from s24 ultra and new oled tvs))

Can i buy or not

Your channel is criminally underrated.

Josh and his team are the best. Genuine reviews.

cant wait for the review for galaxy book 4 ultra

The sound from my Z fold is almost as good as my macbook air. How are Samsung's laptop speakers so bad if the same Samsung can create great sound on a thin foldable?

Asis zenbook 14 oled, Lenovo yoga 9i, or hp spectre x360 ?

Can u please review the 16 inch version?

I'm already tired of the stupid copilot button. I'll never use it but every new laptop has it... How many times has this been done

I’m happily running full Fedora Linux on Galaxy Chromebook hardware from 2020, still excellent (thinner & lighter than MacBook Air, 13-inch OLED, 360/tablet mode, stylus included, i5 10th gen, 8gb ram). There’s no good upgrade path from Samsung (similarly thin, light, usable as tablet), would love same features with newer energy efficient chip. With their multi-device design and software chops, I’m always pulling for them as an ecosystem competitor to Apple but it’s not looking good.

thank you bro for this video I was about to buy this laptop...... You are just awesome at reviewing laptops

So the pro model NON 360 has the touch screen anyway? Can’t figure it out on that awful Samsung website

The one thing no company has been able to reproduce is Apples supply chain, availability, and organization of their website. Ordering non Apple products is a janky experience as is returning them. Only Microsoft perhaps does somewhat of a good job even then not as close to Apple. It’s not all about the product, it’s also about how quick you can get it and if it’s even available. HP and Lenovo are horrendous.

If you don't have to buy now, wait for snapdragon elite notebooks. It's gonna be awesome.

you did bios update? I got 540 in Cinebench 2024 multicore in my ULTRA 5 125H Galaxy Book 4 Pro. I can share photo where you want.

Would you ever consider comparing used laptops against new ones? You can find used m2 pro macbook pros for around the same price as the Samsung laptop, which would be a far superior choice to both it and the macbook air. Used Laptops, when theyre fairly recent and provided you do some basic checking on the authenticity and condition, provide a really excellent value that new laptops simply dont

Guess who's not getting that fancy, all-expense-paid trip to the next Samsung launch event.I always appreciate the no-nonsense honesty.

I agree with everything said here. I got the Book 4 Pro 360 and it ran hot with fans blasting just browsing the internet. I tried drawing on Fresco and doing graphic design work and I almost thought the laptop was going to catch on fire.

This and the XPS line must be the only windows laptops that make macbooks look like the good and logical deal

I appreciate you being honest on these samsung laptops, really a shame about the responsiveness and speakers. Had 3 galaxy book3 pro 360s now. just so slow when on battery lol

Samsung laptops are too expensive in the US. But overseas the prices are way more affordable. You can find the Galaxy Book4 Ultra on some markets, for example, being sold at half the price of Dell XPS or MacBooks.

He changed my whole perspective

i want a laptop which is 2 in 1 for using it as note with sometime casual gaming and a very good battery but i want windows any suggestion bec i was thinkg for this one

The PWM issue with OLED screens is an automatic turn-off for me.

I have this laptop. Slim and sturdy. Compared to Macbook Air, it has good number of ports to use. You get more storage of SSD for the same price as Macbook Air. There is one extra SSD slot inside the laptop, you can expand the storage. I prefer this only because of Windows and it's applications.

I managed to snag one on an education discount for $1260 (taxes included) that also came with a 2TB external SSD. In theory this laptop should be good considering the specs, however given the specs it still manages to underperform. I'm getting random lag and it's driving me a little insane. Battery life isn't as good as people claim it to be either. I'll wait a couple more days to see if it stabilizes, but I doubt it. I'm pretty deep into the Samsung ecosystem and use Samsung Notes on my Galaxy Tab for university work every single day, and I hate how they went ahead and disabled it for non-Samsung laptops. I understand there's a workaround for it but who knows how long it'll last. Once I've graduated I'll probably be replacing this laptop with something better, but for now this'll do...

btw love to see the next one❤

Glad to see this real review vs the bots on Reddit talks about Samsung's product. They deleted comments that tell people say that Samsung is bad.

Best thumbnail and intro in this era

Your reviews are so accurate and honest, thanks a lot. I’m just afraid that you will get “the all bad all the negative KZfaqr name” you know it’s hard to satisfy everyone on the internet these days. Ps: please cover more Linux support, please

will you review the new yoga pro 7?

The quickshare is a google feature and it's present for all windows and android devices. I have a xiaomi phone and a acer laptop and it works flawlessly everytime. Ig there is some different reason behind it's failing because I have seen other KZfaqrs using the feature on galaxybook 4 ✌️

I saw a video on KZfaq of battery drain test of MacBook Air M2 15" and they shows MacBook dropped 26% BATTERY in 3 hours of online SDR video playback which is same as IntelCoreUltra laptops. Yes, M3 is more efficient than M2.