The Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers a higher storage capacity and tends to be slightly more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, which has a longer battery life but less storage. If you prioritize screen size and vivid display quality for media consumption, the Galaxy Book3 360 with its OLED screen could be preferred. However, for those who need more onboard storage and may occasionally engage in more demanding tasks, the Flex 5 14 with its AMD Ryzen processor and additional storage could be a better fit. Both are similarly priced, so your choice will hinge on whether you value display quality and battery life, or storage capacity and processing power for varied tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Good overall display quality
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is somewhat better.
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
6.4/10
7.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
277.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers a screen that suits everyday tasks with adequate resolution and brightness but may lack the wide color range needed for detailed engineering and design work. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 boasts a high-quality display with vibrant colors and sharp resolution, making it excellent for professionals in engineering and design who rely on accurate color reproduction. However, neither is ideal for gaming and 3D applications, as their screens do not have the high refresh rates required for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
11.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have good build quality, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$950
$1,070
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a price of $950 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,070.
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 14-inch IPS screen integrates high-enough performance for general use, and with a battery that allows for long hours of use, it's a viable option especially with its 2-in-1 flexibility as a laptop and a tablet. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is equipped with an Intel i7 processor and 16GB of RAM similar to Lenovo, offering ample power for everyday tasks, but its smaller storage space may require compromises; however, it boasts a superior OLED screen with better color coverage which, coupled with its 2-in-1 design and lighter weight, makes for better portability and visual experience, though with slightly reduced battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 are considered fair for gaming and 3D because of their integrated graphics, the Vega 8 and Iris Xe respectively, which are decent but not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs. Additionally, both have standard 60Hz refresh rates, adequate for casual gaming but may not be as smooth as higher refresh rate displays, with the Lenovo having an IPS screen providing reliable color and viewing angles, and the Samsung offering a higher-quality OLED panel for more vibrant colors and deeper blacks.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.8/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for content creation.
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
7.4/10
7.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo Flex 5 14 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 compare to other laptops
"The highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."
"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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