If you need a laptop for gaming or engineering tasks and can handle a heavier and larger device, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is a strong choice due to its powerful graphics and fast processor. However, if portability and a versatile design are more important to you, and you're focused on general use like browsing and productivity tasks, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 with its lightweight build, touchscreen, and convertible form might be more suitable. The Lenovo will generally cost more, while the Samsung is a more budget-friendly option with better battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
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 Pro 5 is very 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.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.3/10
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 excels in engineering and design tasks with superior CPU, RAM, GPU, and screen quality, making it very good for demanding software and detailed work, whereas the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, while still capable, offers somewhat lesser performance in these critical areas but gains advantages in portability and lower operating noise. Although the Samsung's keyboard and speaker quality are positives, the Lenovo's significantly better performance for engineering and design software makes it a better choice for users prioritizing power over portability and acoustics.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
340.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offer clear and bright displays with high resolution, making text and images sharp, which is pleasing for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing. These laptops are also well-suited for engineering and design, thanks to their wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals in these fields can see accurate colors and subtle differences when working on projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both models fall short as their refresh rates aren't high enough for the smooth visuals that these activities typically require, and the resolution and panel type don't compensate enough for this deficiency.
Battery
3.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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
Fair
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,320
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a price of $1,320 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU and RTX GPU, making it suitable for demanding tasks, and it has a quality IPS screen with high refresh rates perfect for smooth visuals, but it's heavier and has less battery life, making it less portable than the Samsung. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers a more portable option with a lighter build and longer battery life, an OLED touchscreen with vivid colors, and is sufficient for general use, but it has lower performance compared to the Legion due to its integrated graphics and less powerful CPU.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.6/10
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.6/10
7.4/10
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.4/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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 Pro 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
"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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