Choosing between the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 involves considering your priorities. The Lenovo has a larger 15.6-inch screen and is equipped with an AMD Ryzen processor and integrated graphics, suitable for general use and light engineering tasks, and it has a decent battery life. Conversely, the Samsung has a more compact 13.3-inch OLED touchscreen, an Intel i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics, and longer battery life, which makes it highly portable with vibrant screen colors, giving it an edge for activities like multimedia consumption and mobile productivity. Both models offer similar storage and are similarly priced. If you need a larger display and keypad at a slight cost to portability, the Lenovo is suitable, but if portability with a high-quality display is key, the Samsung is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
7.3/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 is fair for engineering and design due to its AMD processor and integrated Vega 8 graphics, providing moderate performance suitable for lighter tasks, while its screen quality is reasonable without being exceptional. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, which is good for such uses, boasts a more capable Intel i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics and a higher quality OLED display, alongside a lighter, more compact, and convertible form factor that enhances portability and usability for design work.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a display that provides an adequate level of resolution and brightness for tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and video streaming, which is why it's fair for general use, but it lacks the wide color gamuts and higher resolution that professionals need for accurate color work in engineering and design. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers a vibrant display with higher brightness and resolution, and covers a wider range of color gamuts, making it excellent for those who require precise color accuracy for creative work. However, both laptops are not suited for gaming and 3D applications as they don't have high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visuals and a responsive experience in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$741
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a price of $741 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is suited for general use with its competent AMD Ryzen processor and sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, an IPS screen for decent viewing angles, alongside ample battery life but is slightly heavier, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers a more portable option with its lighter weight, superior Intel processor, more RAM for multitasking, and a high-quality OLED touchscreen, though its battery life is somewhat shorter.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is equipped with an AMD Ryzen integrated GPU and offers a standard screen refresh rate, which provides fair gaming and 3D capabilities within a budget, but the larger screen size and lower portability might not suit everyone.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.6/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
7.3/10
7.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
Get a great deal on the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" or the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
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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