The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers higher resolution and smoother visuals with its 90Hz display, making it suitable for detailed graphical work and a richer media experience. Its larger 14-inch screen may also be better for productivity tasks, but it's slightly heavier and larger than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, affecting portability. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has an OLED screen which can be preferable for vibrant colors and deeper blacks, a more recent processor, and is lighter, enhancing its portability. Both have similar memory and storage, ensuring comparable performance for general use. If you often work on the move, value a lightweight laptop, or need vibrant colors for media, the Galaxy Book2 360 could be a better fit. Conversely, if you require a larger, faster-refreshing screen for work or enjoy consuming media with finer detail, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro may be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.7/10
7.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
395.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and software development.
For both the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, their high-resolution displays and brightness make for crisp, clear images, ideal for general use such as browsing, watching videos, and document editing. Their color accuracy and wide color gamuts cater well to professionals in engineering and design who need precise color representation for their work. However, as gaming and 3D applications benefit greatly from high refresh rates for smoother visuals, both laptops may not deliver the best experience in this regard due to their standard refresh rates.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro's high-resolution screen, solid build and thermal performance make it great for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360's lighter weight and longer reported battery life offer better portability, also making it a strong candidate for everyday tasks. Both have comparable CPUs and RAM, but the Lenovo has a higher screen quality which is better for visual tasks, and the Samsung excels in keyboard and speaker quality, enhancing user experience.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
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 Book2 360 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro with its higher screen refresh rate and fair GPU is decent for gaming but may not handle high-end games smoothly, whereas the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 also features a fair GPU for gaming and benefits from an OLED screen, which has higher screen quality but a lower refresh rate, impacting fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.3/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for engineering and design.
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.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.6/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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.
Battery
8.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$799
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a price of $799 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
"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."
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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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