HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14: Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 scores 8.4 versus 8.0 for the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the cheaper option at $1,649. Choose based on the use cases below: the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 leads overall, while the Spectre x360 14 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) (Geekbench multi 11,800 vs 11,000).
- Longer battery: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (15h vs 11h web).
- Lighter: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (1.23 kg vs 1.44 kg).
- Display: OLED (HP Spectre x360 14 (2025)) vs AMOLED (Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14).
- Cheaper: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (saves about $150 CAD).
Spectre x360 14 (2025) vs Galaxy Book5 Pro 14: Full Breakdown
Performance: the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 11,800 against 11,000 for the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 — roughly 7% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 averaged 30 FPS versus 26 FPS. The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 lasts longer away from a charger, running 15 hours in our web-browsing test versus 11 hours. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is also easier to carry at 1.23 kg versus 1.44 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) uses a 14-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz), while the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 has a 14-inch AMOLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz). The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 measured brighter at 502 nits, and covered 100% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the cheaper option in Canada, about $150 less than the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025). Weighed against our test scores (8.0 vs 8.4 overall), the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 offers the better value for the money, while the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) review and Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Spectre x360 14 (2025) and the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Spectre x360 14 (2025) | Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.0 | 8.4 ✓ |
| Price (CAD) | $1,799 | $1,649 ✓ |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| GPU | Intel Arc (integrated) | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x | 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1000GB ✓ | 512GB |
| Display | 14" OLED | 14" AMOLED |
| Brightness | 402 nits | 502 nits ✓ |
| Battery (web) | 11 h | 15 h ✓ |
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 1.23 kg ✓ |
| Geekbench multi | 11,800 ✓ | 11,000 |
| Gaming (1080p) | 26 fps | 30 fps ✓ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 scores 8.4 versus 8.0 for the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the cheaper option at $1,649. Choose based on the use cases below: the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 leads overall, while the Spectre x360 14 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Spectre x360 14 (2025) or the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 scores 8.4 versus 8.0 for the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the cheaper option at $1,649. Choose based on the use cases below: the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 leads overall, while the Spectre x360 14 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for travel.
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