Samsung Galaxy Book 15.6" 4 360 2 in 1 Review

The Samsung Galaxy Book 4 360 is a 2-in-1 laptop that makes a strong first impression with its 15.6-inch OLED touchscreen and a port selection that lands in the 85th percentile. That means you get Thunderbolt, HDMI, and WiFi 6E, which is a solid connectivity package for a thin device. But the overall performance score of 61.1 tells you this isn't a powerhouse. It's best for entertainment (65/100) and light business tasks (62.3/100), while gaming is a non-starter at a dismal 17.6.

Performance is where this laptop shows its true colors, and it's a mixed bag. The Intel 1355U CPU sits in the 33rd percentile, which is below average. It's a 10-core chip, but the base clock is a low 1.7GHz, so don't expect it to blaze through heavy workloads. The integrated Intel Graphics are predictably mid-pack at the 50th percentile. You get 16GB of DDR5 RAM, which is also at the 50th percentile, and a 512GB SSD that's below average at the 34th. The screen is a bright spot, with that OLED panel landing in the 65th percentile for quality. It's a great display for movies and general use, but the internals can't push serious frames.

At around $938, the value proposition is tricky. You're paying a premium for that OLED screen and the 2-in-1 form factor. The performance hardware inside, however, is budget to mid-range. You could find clamshell laptops with faster CPUs and dedicated GPUs for this price, but you'd lose the touchscreen and convertible design. It's a trade-off, and whether it's worth it depends entirely on how much you value the screen and flexibility over raw speed.

Compared directly to competitors, the trade-offs are clear. The Apple MacBook Pro 14" with an M4 chip will run circles around it in CPU performance and battery life, but it costs more and isn't a touchscreen. The ASUS Zenbook Duo offers a similar 2-in-1 concept with a dual-screen twist, often with more powerful Intel Ultra 7 or 9 processors for a similar price, making the Galaxy Book 4 360's Core i5 1355U look underpowered. Against gaming laptops like the MSI Vector or Gigabyte AORUS, there's no contest for performance, but those are thick, heavy machines. This Samsung sits in a niche: it's for someone who wants a big, beautiful OLED touchscreen in a convertible body and is okay with just enough power for everyday tasks.

The Samsung Galaxy Book 4 360 is a laptop of compromises. You get a fantastic OLED display and great connectivity in a sleek 2-in-1 package, but you pay for it with mediocre CPU power and average-at-best integrated graphics. If your top priorities are media consumption, light work, and that convertible form factor, and you find it on a good sale, it could work. But if you need any semblance of performance for multitasking, creative work, or future-proofing, there are better values out there that give you more power for your dollar, even if they lack the touchscreen flair.