Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge

The Snapdragon processor makes the Book4 Edge one of the thinnest, lightest 16-inch Windows laptops you can get, with great battery life and performance. But power users who need a Windows laptop for creative work or gaming are still much better off with an AMD or Intel machine. Those machines will have better app compatibility and better graphics performance, even if, yes, you will have to trade at least a few hours of battery life. Asus’ Zenbook S 16, for instance, starts at $1,699. It has faster performance, comes with more RAM, and costs a little less than the Book4 Edge, but it’s about a third of a pound heavier and gets around 11 hours of battery instead of 14.

The Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge sees the South Korean manufacturer go all in on AI largely to great success. The Snapdragon X Elite processor delivers on its lofty promises of lengthy battery life, near-instant boot-ups, and snappy performance whether working or getting creative despite lacking graphics power.