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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is a budget-friendly option, with a lower price point, suitable for basic tasks such as web browsing and office applications. It has moderate battery life and a standard screen resolution, which is fine for general use. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, though more expensive, offers a higher resolution OLED display, better performance with a faster processor, and increased portability due to its lighter weight and 2-in-1 convertible design. The Galaxy boasts longer battery life and more storage, making it more suitable for tasks that require better performance, including engineering, 3D work, and some lighter gaming. If cost is a major concern and your tasks are simple, the Lenovo might suffice, but for more demanding applications and a desire for higher quality display, the Samsung is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2
7.8
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has a lower-tier CPU and less RAM, which means it won't perform as smoothly as the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, which has a more powerful CPU and double the RAM for multitasking. Additionally, the Galaxy Book3 offers a superior OLED screen with higher resolution and better color accuracy, along with a longer battery life and enhanced portability due to its lighter weight and 2-in-1 convertible design.
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1366 x 768
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 Book3 360 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" offers limited gaming and 3D capabilities with its Intel UHD Xe G4 graphics, which are less powerful than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360's Iris Xe graphics found in its more advanced Intel i7 processor. Additionally, while both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, the difference in the graphics processing power is a significant factor for the performance gap between the two in gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.8
7.6
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a basic Intel i3 processor with integrated graphics and a lower resolution screen, which limits its performance and screen quality for engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 features a more powerful Intel i7 processor with better integrated graphics, a higher resolution OLED screen, and more RAM, making it well-suited for such demanding applications.
Content Creation
6.3
7.8
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
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
6.3
7.7
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
5.2
7.7
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" likely has a lower resolution and dimmer display, which can make images and text less sharp and harder to view, especially under bright lighting—hence, it's not ideal for general use or tasks that demand high visual fidelity like engineering and design. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, with a higher-quality screen, offers better resolution and brightness, plus enhanced color accuracy, making it suitable for general use and professional design work where color representation is crucial. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-paced movements are common, the Samsung's screen may fall short if it doesn't have a high refresh rate, despite its other advantages.
Battery
5.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$360
$1,299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a price of $360 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,299.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$360 | $1,299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 9'' x 0.54'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.26" | 13.99" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.98" | 8.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1115G4 | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 35 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
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Sascha Mölck | February 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is an enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU. Lenovo's office all-rounder easily handles office and internet applications as well as modest games - the Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM make this possible. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The emission values are okay, but the noise emissions should be lower under medium to full load. The relatively light notebook (approx. 1.6 kg) achieves practical battery runtimes of about 10 to 11 hours."
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Adam Speight | July 2023
"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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