{
  "id": 2174263,
  "title": "Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Edge is 'a zippy Copilot+ Windows 11 laptop' that's now £399 at Currys — half its usual price for a Snapdragon-powered ultraportable business machine",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/samsungs-galaxy-book4-edge-is-a-zippy-copilot-windows-11-laptop-thats",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-20T16:02:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/pro/samsungs-galaxy-book4-edge-is-a-zippy-copilot-windows-11-laptop-thats-now-gbp399-at-currys-half-its-usual-price-for-a-snapdragon-powered-ultraportable-business-machine"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is a fast and sleek Copilot+ Windows 11 laptop, now priced at £399 at Currys, a significant £400 reduction from its original price of £799. This ultraportable business machine is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor, paired with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS storage. Its 15.6-inch FHD anti-glare display boasts up to 27 hours of video playback, and the laptop features the Copilot+ capabilities of Windows 11 laptops, including Windows Studio Effects for video calls. The Galaxy Book4 Edge comes with a 300-nit display, integrated Adreno graphics, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of UFS storage, along with USB4 ports, HDMI, and the dedicated Copilot key.\n\nUpon reviewing the Snapdragon X Elite configuration, TechRadar awarded the Galaxy Book4 Edge 4 stars and a TechRadar Recommends badge. This sleek, everyday computing machine offers great performance for productivity and personal tasks, with the Copilot+ integration functioning exceptionally well. The Snapdragon X platform has been a noteworthy shift in Windows laptops, offering longer battery life at the expense of some software compatibility. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Edge is an affordable option for this trade-off, making it an attractive choice for those seeking a lightweight laptop with excellent battery life for work or study, comfortable with using the Qualcomm Snapdragon platform and its growing app compatibility, or interested in Copilot+ AI features like Windows Studio Effects built in from the start.\n\nHowever, those relying on specific Windows software that hasn't been optimized for Arm, needing more than 256GB of storage, or requiring a discrete GPU for gaming or heavy creative work should consider other options. One thing to keep in mind before purchasing is that the reviewer hasn't tested this specific configuration hands-on, relying instead on the Snapdragon X platform's general performance record. It's essential to verify compatibility with any mission-critical software, and note that the 256GB of storage is relatively small if working with large files locally.",
  "summary": "We found this vibrant 15.6-inch laptop delivered 'provides plenty of runway for productivity and personal tasks.'",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}