Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge vs Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P)
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge has the edge: it lasts longer on a charge, is lighter and has Thunderbolt or USB4 and an SD card reader. The Acer Aspire Go 15 still has a faster SSD and has Ethernet, so it's worth a look if that matters more to you.
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Key differences
- Battery life Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge wins
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge should last longer on a charge: it has a 61.2 Wh battery against 53 Wh.
- Weight Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge wins
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is 0.3 kg lighter: 1.5 kg against 1.78 kg.
- Storage type Acer Aspire Go 15 wins
The Acer Aspire Go 15 uses a proper SSD, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge has slower eMMC-style flash storage, so apps open and update more slowly.
- Ports Depends on you
Only the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge has Thunderbolt or USB4 and an SD card reader, while only the Acer Aspire Go 15 has Ethernet.
- Extras Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge wins
Only the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge has Copilot+ AI features.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge if…
- You work away from a plug: it should last longer on a charge (its maker claims up to 28 hours).
- You'll move it around the house or office: it's 0.3 kg lighter.
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives) and an SD card reader (for camera cards).
- You want Copilot+ AI features, handy for Windows' newest AI tools.
Choose the Acer Aspire Go 15 if…
- You want apps and updates to feel quick: it has a proper SSD.
- You plug things in: it has Ethernet (for wired internet).
- You might want more memory later: you can add it yourself.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge leads on battery and weight, while the Acer Aspire Go 15 leads on performance. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
Each laptop has its strengths on performance.
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge has faster memory, while the Acer Aspire Go 15 has a faster SSD and can be upgraded.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon X1-26-100 | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U |
| Graphics | Adreno X1-45 | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | — |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | UFS | SSD |
| Storage interface | eUFS | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
Screen
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is ahead on the screen.
It has a brighter screen, and the Acer Aspire Go 15 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | IPS | TN |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 220 nits |
| Colour range | — | 45% NTSC |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is ahead on battery and weight.
It lasts longer on a charge, is lighter and is slimmer, and the Acer Aspire Go 15 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 28 hours | Up to 12.5 hours |
| Battery capacity | 61.2 Wh | 53 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | 44% in about 30 minutes | — |
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.78 kg |
| Dimensions | 356.6 x 229.75 x 15.0 mm | 362.9 x 241.3 x 19.9 mm |
| Materials | aluminium | — |
| Colour | Sapphire Blue | Silver |
| Colours available | Sapphire Blue | — |
Ports and wireless
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is ahead on ports and wireless.
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge has Thunderbolt or USB4 and an SD card reader and has Wi-Fi 7, while the Acer Aspire Go 15 has Ethernet.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 (USB-C, PD charging supported), 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo, 1x microSD | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (charging, video output), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | None |
| Card reader | microSD | None |
| Ethernet | None | 1 GbE RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is ahead on extras.
It has Copilot+ AI features, and the Acer Aspire Go 15 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 2 MP | 720p |
| Backlit keyboard | — | No |
| Keyboard | Pro keyboard with numeric keypad, dedicated Copilot key | AcerSense key, Caps Lock indicator, microphone mute indicator |
| Login | Fingerprint | — |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | Clickpad | Precision multi-gesture touchpad |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos | 2 speakers |
| Microphones | Dual array digital mic | 2 microphones |
| Pen | No | — |
| Security | TPM, Kensington lock slot, Fingerprint reader | TPM 2.0, Kensington lock |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | NP750XQB-KA3UK | NX.J7WEK.01G |
| Released | 2025 | — |