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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is typically less expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, making it a good choice if budget is a primary concern. However, the Galaxy Book3 360 offers a better display with touchscreen capabilities, more memory for multitasking, and a newer processor for higher performance in general use and more demanding tasks. The Lenovo IdeaPad provides sufficient performance for everyday use and light gaming, but the Samsung excels in color accuracy and screen quality, making it more suitable for tasks that require high color fidelity. If portability is important, the Galaxy Book3 360 is lighter and might be easier to carry around, whereas the Lenovo is a bit heavier. Choose the Lenovo if price and adequate performance are key; opt for the Samsung if better performance, portability, and display quality take precedence. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.6
6.8/10
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 5 15" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has an AMD Ryzen CPU with integrated graphics and 8GB of RAM, which can handle engineering tasks, but the performance may be less suitable for intensive design work compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, which boasts an Intel i7 CPU with Iris Xe graphics and a larger 16GB of RAM. Additionally, the Samsung's OLED screen offers superior color accuracy and contrast for design work, although the Lenovo's IPS display still provides decent quality; both have similar portability and touch capabilities, but the Samsung edges ahead with a slightly lighter build and 2-in-1 convertible design for added versatility.
Screen Quality
6.5
7.7
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
341.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a display that meets the needs for daily tasks and standard engineering applications, with adequate resolution and brightness, but its color gamut coverage might not satisfy design professionals who require more accurate color representation. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, with its higher-quality panel, excels in providing vivid and accurate colors for both general use and design-intensive tasks, fulfilling the needs of creative professionals who prioritize display fidelity. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D work due to their limited refresh rates, which can't deliver the smooth visuals required for these high-motion activities.
Battery
11.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 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
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$690
$1,299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a price of $690 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,299.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
341.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" offers a solid CPU and sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, an IPS screen with satisfactory quality, and reasonable portability and battery life, making it well-rounded for general use. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 provides double the RAM, a superior OLED screen for vivid colors and deeper blacks, and greater portability due to its lower weight and 2-in-1 convertible design, though with slightly less battery life, positioning it as an enticing option for those valuing screen quality and versatility in their general use laptop.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
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 IdeaPad 5 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 are both fair for gaming and 3D because neither have dedicated high-end GPUs or high screen refresh rates, which are very important for these tasks. However, the IdeaPad 5's AMD graphics integrated into the Ryzen CPU and the Galaxy Book3's Intel Iris Xe graphics provide adequate entry-level gaming performance, and while both have respectable CPUs, the Galaxy Book3 boasts better screen quality with OLED technology compared to the IdeaPad's IPS panel.
Content Creation
7.3
7.8
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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
7.7
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$690 | $1,299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.2'' x 0.67'' | 14'' x 9'' x 0.54'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.08 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 13.99" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.18" | 8.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 341 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Marcus Schwarten | August 2021
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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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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