For a balance of performance and versatility, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is a strong contender. It's more affordable, has a touchscreen, and is a 2-in-1 convertible, making it adaptable for various use cases. Its OLED display offers vibrant colors and deep blacks, ideal for general use and entertainment. However, its gaming and engineering capabilities are limited due to the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. If you prioritize intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the Lenovo Legion 5 16 with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and higher-end Intel i9 processor will deliver superior performance, albeit at a higher price point and with less portability. It also boasts a higher resolution screen and a 240Hz refresh rate, which is excellent for fast-paced gaming and engineering work that benefits from a smoother display. The Legion's robust build and better thermal management will handle sustained heavy workloads more effectively than the Galaxy Book3 360. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024)
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
6.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
9.0/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
8.7/10
7.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 for general use, gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
3.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,600
$1,070
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) has a price of $1,600 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,070.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) to be very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.8/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) to be very good for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) to be very good for software development, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 compare to other laptops
"The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 isn’t a laptop that the Korean manufacturer has shouted from the rooftops about, and it seems to have gotten little attention from anywhere. But, it is absolutely a laptop worth paying attention to. Compared to higher-priced devices, like the Dell XPS 13 (2022) and Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023), it manages to offer a similar day-to-day experience despite the price difference. It’s really hard to justify the extra cash unless a boosted display is a requirement of yours."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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