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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is a better fit for gaming and engineering tasks, offering higher performance with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphic card and a larger screen with a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals, but it is heavier which reduces its portability and offers a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is more portable with a lighter weight and longer battery life, includes an OLED touchscreen, and is less expensive, but uses integrated graphics which are less suitable for intensive 3D tasks or gaming, leading to lower performance in those areas. Choose the Lenovo Legion if you prioritize gaming and engineering performance, or the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for everyday portability and touch-screen convenience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.2
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
7.3
7.8
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion 5's display, while ample for general use and detailed work in engineering and design due to its resolution and brightness, may lack the high refresh rate sought after by gamers and 3D designers. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 provides crisp, vibrant visuals for both everyday tasks and color-critical engineering software, thanks to its high-resolution panel and wide color gamut support. However, its moderate refresh rate doesn't cater to the needs of gaming or real-time 3D rendering, where smoother motion and quicker image updates are crucial.
Battery
4.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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.
Portability
Poor
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a price of $1,200 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is equipped with powerful components such as a higher-performance CPU and dedicated graphics card, making it suitable for general use that includes performance-demanding tasks, but it's larger and heftier, which compromises its portability and leads to a lower battery life.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is well-suited for engineering and design tasks due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU which cater to demanding software applications, though its heft and shorter battery life compromise portability. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers a high-quality OLED touchscreen display, making it ideal for design work that benefits from vibrant colors and intuitive interaction, and its lighter weight and longer battery life enhance portability despite its integrated GPU being less potent than dedicated options.
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.0
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.4
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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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How the Lenovo Legion 5 17" and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 5 17" | Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | July 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.4'' x 1'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.51'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.57 lbs | 2.56 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 11.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.41" | 7.95" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 375 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 4 | 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 | 4 | 4 | |
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Lenovo Legion 5 17"
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Sebastian Bade | February 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
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Cliff Joseph | June 2022
"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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